What is Lucozade? Lucozade is a soft drink originally created as “Glucozade” in the UK in 1927 by a Newcastle pharmacist, William Walker Hunter, it was acquired by the British pharmaceutical company Beecham’s in 1938 and sold as Lucozade, an energy drink for the sick. The company’s advertising slogan was “Lucozade aids recovery”. It was […]
The Puff Bar is a tiny disposable pre-filled vape containing smooth salt nicotine e-liquid. More than 58 million e-cigarette products were sold in the U.S. (not including those sold in vape shops or online) in 2015, 19.2 million of which were disposable e-cigarettes. A 2014 study found that none of the surveyed e-cigarette packages contained disposal instructions. Last year […]
Semovita is one of the most popular foods in Nigeria, hardly will you find any restaurant in the country where semovita is not on the menu. In some regions, it is even more popular than garri and pounded yam. What is Semovita made from? Many people confuse two words ‘semovita’ and ‘semolina’ as both of […]
Indomethacin popularly known as indocid in Nigeria, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used as a prescription medication to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling from inflammation. It works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, endogenous signaling molecules known to cause these symptoms.It was introduced in 1963 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint […]
In 1871, Thomas Lipton (1848–1931) of Glasgow, Scotland used his small savings to open his own shop, and by the 1880s the business had grown to more than 200 shops. Shortly after opening his shop, Thomas Lipton began travelling the world for new items to stock. One of such item was tea, a rare and […]
P90X is one of the most popular at home workout programs available today. It has been purchased by workout fanatics all over the globe in an effort to obtain the shredded, lean physique we all dream of and continues to deliver results today. One of the caveats of P90X is that it is intended for […]
Groundnut water is obtained by steaming/ boiling groundnut in water for 15 – 30 minutes. Groundnut, also known as Peanuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that is emphasized in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Studies of diets with a special emphasis on peanuts have shown that this little legume is a big […]
Nigeria and South Africa have the highest number of women seeking to add weight in Africa. In today’s world, thinness is often praised. But being underweight, when your weight is lower than what is considered healthy for your height, can be a sign of a serious health problem. Many different things can cause a women […]
Milo is a chocolate and malt powder typically mixed with hot water or milk (or both) to produce a beverage popular in Oceania, South America, West Indies, Southeast Asia and parts of Africa. Produced by Nestlé, Milo was originally developed in Australia by Thomas Mayne in 1934. Most commonly sold as a powder in a […]
Maggi cube is a popular flavoring enhancer or bouillon, that can be found all over the world. Before Maggi came around, West African cooks used fermented locust beans called iru in Nigeria and dawadawa in Ghana. Maggi is a brand, however, it has become a stand-alone noun in many household. Maggi can come in cubes, […]
