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A ‘chocolate skin’ refers to a person whose skin has a dusky or light brown pigmentation. It’s a beautiful brown skin tone similar to a chocolate...
Copper is one of the essential trace minerals that the body needs in small amounts, yet it plays a very big role in keeping us healthy....
Inherited diseases are diseases caused by genetic mutations that are passed down from one generation to the next and can result in a wide range of...
Let’s face it, being a student in Nigeria is utterly hectic and challenging. You have to juggle your lectures, assignments, personal life, and social relationships in...
Dietary fibre, or simply fibre, is a part of food, commonly found in plants, that do not get digested or broken down by enzymes in the...
While diseases affect everybody, no matter their age or where they are from, there are some diseases that affect children more. This is often because the...
Sodium is an important mineral that helps regulate the fluids in your body. It also helps with the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Too...
Nigeria is one of the countries with the largest adolescent population; over 60 million. Adolescence is a crucial period as youths transition into adults. However, there...
If you are someone who spends time on social media, you would have come across the word “colos” at least once. You may have also seen...
Suya is a well-known spicy dish that is made of skewered meat. The method applied for preparation is grilling, and skewered beef, chicken, or ram can...
Parfait is a French word that means “perfect,” and when you combine healthful grains and fruit with yogurt to make a delectable breakfast or snack treat,...
Pounded yam, also known as Iyan in western locations of Nigeria, is a yam recipe made by boiling the yam and then pounding it with a...
Cooking is an essential part of our daily routine, but it can also be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and viruses if proper hygiene practices...
Pumpkin leaves may not always receive as much attention as the pumpkin itself, but they are a nutritious part of the plant that can be included...
Coffee is famous for caffeine, but a cup contains hundreds of other natural compounds. Research shows these substances can affect digestion, medicines, cholesterol, iron and even...
Inulin is a common type of fiber found naturally in foods such as bananas, garlic, onions and asparagus. It is also added to many fiber supplements...
Scientists have long studied whether changing what we eat can help us stay healthier as we grow older. A study from the University of Wisconsin School...
