Author Archives: Gbadamosi Ademola

African locust beans is the popular name to many people around the world, it belongs to the plant family Mimosaceae of the Leguminosae, it is often called “Neatehtu” among the Wollof tribe in The Gambia and Senegal, “Dawa- Dawa” by the Hausa, and “Ogiri” by the Igbos of Nigeria. African locust beans have been usedContinue reading “10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF LOCUST BEANS”

1.Don’t Overdo Certain MedicationsNSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen and naproxen. They can damage your kidneys if you take too many at once or take them too often. And using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for an ulcer or GERD for a long time can raise your chances of chronic kidney disease. You should onlyContinue reading “WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDNEYS HEALTHY”

New research has shown that consumption of 100 per cent fruit juice by children aged two to 18 years is closely linked to improved nutrient adequacy during their formative years. Drinking 100 per cent fruit juices play an important role in the diets of young children by supplying them with the important nutrients during theseContinue reading “STUDY LINKS FRUIT JUICE CONSUMPTION TO HIGHER NUTRIENT INTAKE IN KIDS”

Sugarcane is loaded with , protein, vitamins (A, B-complex and C) and also contains good amounts of minerals like phosphorus, calcium, potassium, zinc and iron. In its unprocessed form, it is also a good source of phenolic and flavonoid antioxidants. The juice is alkaline in nature and this is because of the high concentration ofContinue reading “7 REASONS TO EAT SUGARCANE”

The World TB Day is held on March 24 every year. It was set to coincide with the day the cure for tuberculosis was found by Doctor Robert Koch in 1882. Before the cure, TB had been claiming many lives across the world. The World Health Organization declared World TB Day to raise awareness thatContinue reading “THE WORLD TB DAY”

Thanks for joining me! 6 Foods That Are Good for Your Eyes Sweet Potatoes Orange-colored fruits and vegetables — like sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe, mangos, and apricots — are high in beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A that helps with night vision, your eyes’ ability to adjust to darkness. One sweet potato also has moreContinue reading “The Journey Begins”