Okra: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses
Okra water extracts all the good beneficial nutrients from okra into the water, making it a miracle superfood. We’ve curated a detailed list of okra water’s benefits, uses, and side effects. Keep reading to learn more. Rich in vitamins, minerals,…
Health Benefits Of Eating Cocoyam
According to healthline Cocoyam, or taro root, is a warm-loving perennial crop native to the tropics. To refer to it by its scientific name, “Colocasia esculenta,” would be incorrect. The starch content of this tuber crop is very high. Cocoyam…
S’Court Ruling on LGAs: FG Mulls Options for Joint Funding of PHCs
Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy for Local Government Areas (LGAs), the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare yesterday, said it was pushing an initiative that would enable both entities at the sub-national levels pull…
The healthiest tea. A dietitian explains
After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. In fact, it’s been enjoyed in China and Japan for thousands of years. While many of us drink tea for its delicious flavor, it’s also extremely healthy, depending on…
Jigawa government commences N2.9 billion healthcare revitalisation project
The Jigawa State government has launched a N2.9 billion initiative to upgrade 30 healthcare centres across the state, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and accessibility in rural communities. Governor Umar Namadi inaugurated the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) Revitalisation project on…
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a vibrantly colored spice, sometimes called Indian saffron, which grows naturally in southeastern Asia and has been used medicinally and in Indian cuisine for centuries. Turmeric’s “claim to fame” is that it contains a powerful antioxidant called curcumin,…
I grow vegetables, Nigerian women should get involved in farming — First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has advised Nigerian women to get involved in farming to boost food production in the country. “Earlier today, I was at my garden to tend to it and water my plants myself. I have planted seven…
Health Benefits Of Cucumbers In the body
Whether starring in a salad or dipped in creamy hummus, crunchy, refreshing cucumber is tough to resist. But this “veggie”(which is actually a fruit!) offers so much more than delicious, mild flavor and a textural element to dishes: Cucumbers are…
Health benefits of ginger
There are a ton of benefits to consuming ginger—especially if you do it every day: “Ginger looks so inconspicuous from the outside, but it hides a wide range of medically effective ingredients inside,” explains Dr. Roman Huber, head of the…
Is Green Tea Good for You? 10 Science-Backed Health Benefits
From your head to your stomach, green tea health benefits are vast. But, how is green tea good for you? While all teas are high in antioxidants, green teas (including matcha, jasmine, and hojicha) tend to contain the highest levels….