If you are in the practice of eating cooked food straight from the refrigerator, you aren’t doing anything great for your health. Experts have said that nibbling your food right from the fridge does more damage to you more than starving. The reason being eating, cold, cooked food can increase your chances of getting infected with any food-borne disease due to bacterial build-up. Ideally, you should consume your food within three hours of its preparation. So most people opt to refrigerate extra food after a meal and most people don’t bother reheating it before eating it hours later. The process…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
This may sound like what the Devil’s Advocate might say, but there are some of us that would like to gain some weight. The usual trajectory is that most people seek to lose weight but there are many who desperately try to gain weight. I once knew a friend who regularly took the foulest concoction all in the name of gaining weight. But even closer to home, we all know that someone created a company called Faco just to cash in on the need to gain weight (at least in some areas on the body). The truth is, some people…
Icebreaker; how do you know whether or not you are one of those people that has perennially bad breath? As it turns out, it is not difficult to get rid of bad breath. There are some dentist-recommended ways to deal with halitosis effectively. A recent study by Korean scientists has revealed that halitosis or bad breath can easily be dealt with by increasing oral fluids, decreasing the amount of tongue plaque, regular scaling and removal of dental plaque. According to the results of the analysis, oral fluid rate, glucose levels in the oral cavity, and tongue coating have significant correlations…
GenZs largely lead Africas booming creative economy. These African creators—freelance writers, designers, videographers, Tiktok content creators, bloggers, and podcasters make money globally and rely on fintech apps like Chipper Cash, Flutterwave, and Wise to make transactions around the world. Fintech apps are the future of banking – and GenZers in Africa are more excited about them than anyone else. Here are five (5) reasons why African GenZs care so much about Fintech Simple Interface and UX Fintech apps are accessible and easy to use, and they are available on smartphone browsers, tablets, and laptops. The app’s mobile interface is simple…
According to the report, the coming on stream of the refinery will guarantee adequate fuel production for domestic consumption.This would result in surplus products for exports as well as guarantee stabilisation of domestic currency and boost economic growth. The coming on stream of the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to curb Nigeria’s petrol import and scarcity crises, according to a new report. The report by Chapel Hill Denham titled “Dangote Refinery can provide the needed breather for Nigeria’s public finances” revealed that the Dangote refinery, when completed, will be the largest in Africa, surpassing the Skikda refinery in…
Another week of hard work, how can you relax and have a good time? Someone said the weekend should have three days, one to do nothing, another to do something and another to do laundry but since it has just two days, here is how you have a good time; 1. Sleep I don’t know about you but sleeping is one thing I look forward to when it comes to the weekend, waking up whenever you want is a fun part of the weekend and those afternoon naps are heavenly. 2. Go clubbing V ideos of people screaming ‘We Outside’…
Travelling is an excellent way to keep your mind, body and soul in good health. Travelling is one of the best things you can do for your health. It makes you a more confident, and assertive person, allow you discover new cultures, meet new people, learn new languages, and it can also positively affect your physical and mental health. There are so many reasons why travelling is good for your overall health, here are just a few of them; 1. It makes you happier Most people tend to be happier when they travel and they don’t have to worry about…
Honey is an extremely versatile food, widely known for its numerous health benefits. From dietary purposes to skin portions, illness remedies, and beauty application, the utilities of this rich golden liquid seem endless. Honey has been a part of the average Nigerian diet for a long time as a reputed substitute for sugar. Here are 7 simple and fun ways to include honey in your daily diet. 1. Honey in tea Honey is a great natural sweetener in smoothies, teas, coffees, pap and other beverages. Honey contains fructose, glucose, and other minerals such as iron, potassium, and calcium, making it…
Drinking water often helps to maintain a healthy balance. Mild dehydration can decrease one’s energy level and mental functioning and increase stress on the body while severe dehydration can have far more damaging effects. To avoid dehydration drink at least eight glasses of water every day as an adult. The importance of water to the mechanics of the human body cannot be overemphasized. It serves as a lubricant to the digestive system and all other body processes. The water in our saliva helps facilitate swallowing, ensuring that food slides easily down the esophagus. It also lubricates and allows edibles to…
When it comes to snails, many people, especially in Nigeria, have several reservations towards it; some of which appear to be superstitious. However, health-wise, the meat of snail is considered to be high-quality food packed with protein and is also a great source of iron. It contains 15% protein, 80% water, and 2.4% fat which makes it an alternative food for people requiring a high protein low-fat diet. Here’s a breakdown of individual benefits snail provides the body. Protein Snails do provide a low-calorie source of protein which is essential for building and repairing muscle and is also better at…
First things first, let us appreciate the utter awkwardness of asking the person you are madly in love with to go for a health check-up before you settle down with them. Premarital medical check ups If you have truly been in love, you will agree that this is not as easy as it sounds mostly because to a person in love, it may feel like they are admitting that they are looking for imperfection in their loved one so they can find an excuse to exit the relationship. It is uncomfortable territory, yet disease is ten times more uncomfortable. Before…
It can be easy to over complicate what it takes to have a healthy, thriving marriage. We can look at our spouse’s needs and feel it necessary to make grandiose plans to show our love. Most often, however, showing consistent, small acts of affection and appreciation can go further and last longer than a weekend away, an expensive gift, or even a big vacation. Having a great marriage happens how most everything does: by making one intentional, meaningful step at a time. If you are stuck in a rut, or simply looking for ways to make a good marriage a…