CLASSES OF FOOD AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

You are what you consume. That is why it is vital to eat healthily. Fortunately, science can help with this. Are you aware that the food you consume every day can be divided into groups according to their nutritional properties and values? Yes, there are seven major classes of food based on their nutrient properties. …

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7 Important Health Benefits of Karkashi Leaves

[ninja_tables id=”44445″] Karkashi leaves are common in different parts of Nigeria. In the south west, it is called ewe atura; in the middle belt region, especially among the Tivs and Idoma, it is called Beni. However, the common name is Beni-seed leaves. The name Karkashi leaves is what it is called among the Hausas. Its …

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Golden Morn and Weight Gain: Does it Work?

Many have thought and still believe that golden morn and weight gain correlate, mostly in the positive sense of it. However, it is highly unlikely that this is the case. Golden morn, as it is commonly called in Nigeria, is made from whole grain and fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is usually eaten as …

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10 Important Health Benefits of Efo Iyana Ipaja

Efo Iyana Ipaja goes by many names, Chaya, miracle plant, hospital too far, among others, are the names it is commonly called in Nigeria. However, it is scientifically known as Jatropha tanjorensis. Efo Iyana Ipaja gets its name, Hospital too far, due to its usefulness in treating many diseases. It is said that it can …

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10 Super Foods that make Babies Fat and Gain Weight in Nigeria

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As a new parent or an experienced one, it is normal to be concerned about your child’s weight, especially if they’re not as weighty as you expect them to be; which is why you need to know the foods that make babies fat in Nigeria. Usually, the common clamor will be about losing weight but …

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