Food Profile: Nigerian local apple or Mountain apple

Botanically known as Syzygium malaccense. It goes by different names such as ; rose apple fruit, Otaheite cashew and pommerac. The first sign that harvest is near is when the lightly fragrant flowers bloom and sprout all over the place. They transform the ground underneath the tree into a beautiful pink carpet. The fruits were easily reached because the trees don't grow too high and the fruits look like clusters of red or pink light bulbs when ripe.

Healthy Eating Tips

Do's

1. Drink 2-3 litres of water daily.
2. Fruits are best eaten 1 hour before a meal on an empty stomach or 2 hours after a meal.
3. Never skip breakfast.

4. Eat healthy snacks which includes fruits, nuts, dairy, vegetables e.t.c.

How To Stay Healthy During Rainy Season

It will be of great importance if we prepare ourselves for the rainy season.Naturally the rainy season is the most suitable season for the outbreak of diseases because it gives a breeding ground for the growth and spread of germs, viruses and bacteria. Malaria, cholera, typhoid, diarrhoea, leptospirosis, Dengue Fever, Hepatitis and many other diseases dominates mostly during this period. So if you must stay safe this period, try to abide by these below safety tips;
1. Eat Healthy Foods
2. Always Keep Your Surroundings Clean
3. Always Wash Your Hands
4.Always Have Your Umbrella With You
5. Make Sure The Water You Are Drinking Is Clean

Water Or Tissue, Which Is More Hygienic After Using The Toilet?

 

Medical personnel made it known that douching-washing the private part with water is bad, while some educated people believes that tissue paper is the best. Which is the best to use after using the toilet,water or tissue? Let us know your thought on this.

Fruit Profile- Banana

The banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genusMusa.The scientific names of most cultivated bananas are Musa acuminata, 

Fruit Profile- Agbalumo

African star apple commonly known as agbalumo, Cherry or Udala/ Udara in Nigeria. I remember using the seeds for local games- Ayo, and chewing the skin so hard until it turned to gum.

4 Easy Ways To Make Fruit Salad

Fruit salad is a delicious and nutrient-filled dessert you can make in less than five minutes. Follow the steps below to know how to make fruit salad.