Kunu is a traditional drink native to the Northern part of Nigeria. It is made from grains such as millet, maize, rice, or sorghum. Depending on the grain used, it is known in the Hausa language as “kunun aya” (from tiger nuts) this is one of the most preferred types of kunu due to the […]
Motorcycle ergonomics has become one of the most important concepts in ergonomics because of its life saving and wellness improvement capabilities. The goal of ergonomics is to optimize wellness as well as the overall performance of the system itself. As an applied science, motorcycle ergonomics is concerned with the design that fits the anatomical, […]
Snake meat is a delicacy in several parts of the world owing to its nutritional value. In China, there are several recipes for snake meat preparation, it is also highly sought after for its medicinal benefits. Snake meat is rich in nutrients and contains a lot of protein and fat. It also contains carbohydrates […]
What is Garri? Garri also known as cassava flakes is a creamy-white, granular flour. It is a popular West African food made from cassava tubers. Garri is widely consumed in Nigeria and many other West African countries owing to its availability and affordability. Garri as a water-soaked snack is called ‘garium sulphate’. It can be […]
Tiger nuts are tuberous rhizomes of a sedge grass (Cyperus esculentus platinum). It is one of the earliest recorded plants cultivated in ancient Egypt, they are also used medicinally as oral medications and enemas. Tiger nut is known to be found in almost every part of the world but it is common in Africa, Europe, […]
Most times we buy toothpaste without any reference to its composition and the implication of what it contains. All toothpaste with the exception of traditional or local preparations for oral health comes with a label and color strip indicating the constituents used in manufacturing the product. Oral hygiene as an important component of health plays […]
Dietary fiber or fiber is made up of the indigestible parts or compounds of food, which pass relatively unchanged through our stomach and intestines. Fiber is mainly a carbohydrate. The main role of fiber is to keep the digestive system healthy. Other terms for dietary fiber include ‘bulk’ and ‘roughage’, which can be misleading since […]
According to Harvard health, researchers have found a direct correlation between a higher BMI and a higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure. In fact, they discovered that the risk increases the more fat a person carries around his or her waist. Visceral fat makes up only about 10% of a person’s […]
Rat poop is a confirmation of the presence of these unwanted rodents in your house. Most people are all too familiar with house rats. We know them as the eaters of crumbs, gnawers of cords, and leavers of droppings. They create the pitter-patters we hear in the night and the messes we find in the […]
Honey is a naturally sweet and golden liquid that tastes delicious on warm toast and works well in both sweet and savory recipes. “Nigeria currently produces about 15,000 tonnes of honey and 2,500 tonnes of bee wax annually, less than three percent of her potential 800,000 and 70,000 tonnes respectively. Honey is many things to […]
