Tofu, also known as soybean curds, is made by pressing coagulated soy milk into a solid milk-like block, and it has numerous health benefits for women. The name comes from the Japanese word “tofu,” but it is widely enjoyed in many countries, like Nigeria, for its extremely nutritious composition. It is also a common diet eaten by members of the...
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause undesirable changes to the appearance of the breasts as your once gorgeously full breasts to start to shrink in size, and sag and this is the nightmare of most women even those yet to get pregnant. This can be as a result of various other factors like the shape of your breasts before pregnancy (whether they...
Peanut oil also known as groundnut oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from peanuts or groundnuts. It is commonly used for cooking and has been certified by medical experts to be one of the healthiest oils in the world. Most of the health benefits of peanut oil come from its diverse types of fatty acids, such as oleic...
The colours during your period or monthly flow can actually tell you if everything is functioning smoothly in your body system or if you’ve got a serious health situation you should focus on. Through the duration of your period, the blood might change color, ranging from black to orange to pink to deep red. Different colors of period blood have...
Waterleaf is one of the most common vegetables in Nigeria. It is called Gbure in Yoruba and Mgbolodi in Igbo. Scientifically named Talinum triangulare, It is an all-season vegetable that is extensively grown in many countries in Asia, South America, Central America, and West Africa though it is native to the Americas and Caribbeans. This green leafy vegetable is rich...
Fish oil is one of the most common supplements. It is the fat or oil that’s extracted from the tissue of a fish. It usually comes from oily fish such as herring, tuna, anchovies, and mackerel. Sometimes it’s produced from the livers of other fish, as is the case with cod liver oil. ALSO READ: 6 Interesting Reasons Why Women Should...
If you love watermelon, then you would definitely love golden melon. Golden melon is a species of the melon family. Botanically known as Cucumis melo, the golden melon is originally from Europe and Africa before spreading to other parts of the world. It is distinguished by its bright golden-colored firm skin with succulent juicy sweet flesh. Golden melon is packed...
Depression can alter your way of life, depriving you of energy and leaving you empty and helpless. It is important to know the signs of depression so that you can spot it in yourself and others. This would help inform you on how and when to seek help. Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated in the month of May to raise...
Strawberries are sweet and yummy and are also beneficial for women’s health. This is because the fruit is packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and K, folate, and magnesium. ALSO READ: You Will Experience These 8 Amazing Health Benefits If You Add Dried Apricots To Your Diet Here are 10 health benefits of strawberries you probably never heard...
Palm Kernel Oil is edible plant oil extracted from the kernel or seed of the oil palm Elaeis guineensis. It should not be confused with palm oil which is extracted from the pulp of the palm fruit. Palm kernel oil is commonly used in commercial cooking because it is lower in cost than other oils and remains stable at high cooking temperatures. Palm Kernel...