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Sunday, 25 March 2018

To avoid cancer stay away from these foods

To avoid cancer stay away from these foods 1. Canned tomatoes most canned foods can be a concern because of the material the CAN is made of. The lining of almost all canned foods foods are made with a chemical called bisphenol-a orBPA. Studies show that BPA affects the...

Blueberry Muffins!

Blueberry Muffins!   Some blueberry muffins sold by cafes and supermarkets contain more than the recommended daily intake of sugar for adults. This is according to researchers who have discovered that an analysis by Action on Sugar and the Obesity Health Alliance...

Rice cultivation in Nigeria!

Rice cultivation in Nigeria! The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the number of rice farmers in Nigeria is currently being increased by five million people. This is in order to enhance rice cultivation across the country, It said although rice farmers...

Flour Mill Commissions Sugar Estate in Nigeria!

Flour Mill Commissions Sugar Estate in Nigeria! Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, (FMN Group), a Nigerian market leader in food and agro-allied products in Nigeria, has commissioned its biggest agricultural investment in Nigeria t– The Sunti Golden Sugar Estate, The country’s...

More youth advised to embrace agriculture in Nigeria!

More youth advised to embrace agriculture in Nigeria! Nigeria’s agriculture needs more involvement of the youth as the majority of farmers are old and slow in technology compliance. This according to Cooperate Farmers International (CFI). Co-founder of CFI, Akinwale...

Thursday, 22 March 2018

World Water Day, on 22 March 2018

World Water Day is an international observance day. The intention is to inspire people around the world to learn more about water-related issues and to take action to make a difference. The global water crisis is one of the issues that calls for action.[1] The challenges...

Tuesday, 13 March 2018

Tuesday, 6 March 2018

Lagos government checks food and water contamination in eateries, restaurants and hotels!

Lagos government checks food and water contamination in eateries, restaurants and hotels!   The Lagos State government recently moved to check food and water contamination in eateries, restaurants and hotels across the state, imploring stakeholders to embrace the...

Rockmelon contamination in Australia!

Rockmelon contamination in Australia! Three Australians have reportedly died after consuming melon contaminated with listeria amid an outbreak that has promoted health authorities to warn those at risk to throw out pre-cut melons. Listeria is a commonly found bacteria...

Pregnant women should not eat more than two portions of oily fish per week because of levels of mercury in some fish!

Pregnant women should not eat more than two portions of oily fish per week because of levels of mercury in some fish! A recent research has suggested that taking a daily fish oil capsule during pregnancy and the first few months of breastfeeding may reduce a baby’s risk...

Big cheese festival without cheese

Big cheese festival without cheese If you’re going to promise a cheese festival, the one thing you really need is cheese. Organisers of an event in Brighton are now offering refunds after running out of the smelly stuff. They’ve been been hit with complaints on social...

Popular sausage and food poisoning outbreak in South Africa!

Popular sausage and food poisoning outbreak in South Africa! Supermarkets in South Africa have been clearing a popular sausage from the shelves after it was blamed for a food poisoning outbreak behind 180 deaths. The government identified the cold meat polony as the...

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Different colours of mangoes!

Different colours of mangoes! Mangoes are in season in Nigeria, some parts of Africa and other parts of the world! I decided to take a look at the divers colours we have and I discovered the  following colours  –  red, blue, yellow, purple, white and...