A consultant cardiologist, Dr. Eugene Nwosu, has warned against eating burnt foods as they contain carcinogenic substances. Dr Nwosu noted that the charred aspect of burnt foods, when consistently eaten increase carcinogen levels in the body and can predispose to
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The CEO of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, took to Facebook to narrate an unpleasant encounter with his chef that changed his perception about Nigerian domestic staff. According to Adedeji, he treats his chef well, pays him a reasonable monthly salary and
A dietitian, Oluwakemi Olanrewaju, has said poor storage methods could lead to food poisoning, advising people to keep their cooking utensils clean always. In an interview with a Punch correspondent, Olanrewaju, also advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of regular
Avoiding foods that are high in cholesterol isn’t the best way to lower your LDL, according to scientists. Your overall diet — especially the types of fats and carbohydrates you eat — has the most impact on your blood cholesterol
The COVID-19 pandemic, flooding, among other issues have led to a recent spike in the prices of food items in the country but the Federal Government is offering some hope in the area. In a tweet posted on his Twitter
Hours of operations of food and non-food markets in Lagos State has been extended. The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, made this known in a press statement on Sunday. The statement noted that markets are
Spending more time at home as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on worldwide, healthy habits may be a lot more difficult to adhere to. However, with a little discipline, it is possible! Only ask Adrienne Bailon. The singer and The Real
A large study has linked red and processed meat with higher risk of heart disease and death. Eating two servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry — but not fish — per week was linked to a 3 to
In its efforts to prevent the outbreak of any disease in Nigeria, the Nigerian Government has shut down Panda, a Chinese Supermarket where imported seafood and other animals with ridiculous expiry dates from China are sold. The supermarket said to
A 13-year-old boy who was once dubbed “the world’s fattest boy” has made huge progress in his weight loss journey. Arya Permana, 13, who hails from West Java in Indonesia, has lost a whopping 17 stone and the transformation is
A Professor of Surgery and Surgical Oncologist at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Charles Adisa, has advised Nigerians to eat healthy meals and engage in physical activities to prevent obesity. The professor said the low-fat diet ‘craze’ is
If you make a list of must-haves in your home, honey most definitely should come in. I cannot count how many times honey came in handy for me at home especially after myself or a family got scalded by hot
For those who have made drinking coffee a regular habit, research has shown that they may be doing themselves a lot of good, especially, if they hope to keep excess body fat at bay. According to research, four cups of
Bread is one of the most consumed foods in Nigeria. There are many meals that you can make with bread such as breakfast meals, bread and akara sandwich and many more. However, scientific reasons have made us believe that eating
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued out a warning to Nigerians about consuming non-iodized salt. Dr Abubakar Jimoh, the Director of Public Affairs of the agency says it has grave consequences to human
A dietician with the Lagos State Government, Mr. Olusola Malomo, has said that regular consumption of fruit juice can put an end to micronutrient deficiency. Speaking at a healthy-living dialogue organised by CHI Limited, Malomo noted that the shortage of
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is once more ALERTing the general public and in particular consumers of animal hides popularly known as PONMO in local parlance on the activities of some unscrupulous businessmen and
The Nigerian Moi-Moi will never go out of vogue for food and tradition lovers. Almost every tribe in Nigeria makes Moi-Moi as an indigenous delicacy. Like with everything else, food is evolving and our famous Moi-Moi has a new twist.
The Nigerian Afang Soup is native to the Efik people of Akwa Ibom and Cross River states of Nigeria but a great relish to people from other people groups throughout the country. It is also a very nutritious soup prepared
It is convenient to just feed babies some of the regulars on the family menu but is it the best? At infancy, a baby’s ability to chew, swallow and digest food is greatly underdeveloped. Baby is simply not ready. To
The African Garden eggs are in season again, making for the perfect time to remind you to take advantage of these seasonal vegetables. They are a type of eggplant grown predominantly in tropical Africa, widely available, very affordable, highly nutritious
Parents want their child to have a great start in life and one way to achieving that is by giving these little ones nutrient packed foods. If you are not sure your child is getting his daily dose of balanced
Noodles are pretty much staple food in many Nigerian homes. We can’t tell why but we just know kids love love it. Many mums choose noodles because it is easy to cook and less time consuming, plus it can be
Head of Radiation Oncology, University College Hospital UCH, Ibadan, Oyo State, Professor Adeniyi Adenipekun is advocating increased intake in foods rich in fibre, such as eba to prevent colon cancer. Eba is a staple Nigerian food made from dried grated
Children need to consume a variety of healthy foods in order to grow properly. With a typical school day being what it is, long and drawn out, it is all-the-more important that our little scholars get the right foods to
