There is almost no difference between erectile dysfunction and impotence except that while erectile dysfunction is specific to the inability of a man to get and/or maintain an erection, impotence covers a couple of other sexual intercourse related issues. Sadly, erectile dysfunction has now become a commonality for a high percentage of the male population. …
THE APPLE FRUIT This article summarizes the health benefits of apple and the uses of apple fruit. The Apple fruit is known to have originated from Central Asia, and it is said to contain a seemingly a wide range of nutrients. However, the nutrient content of an apple is in small quantity. But, this does …
Avocado Pear (Persea americana) Avocado pear or alligator pear the fruit of Persea americana (Avocado) is largely consumed in Nigeria for its delicious buttery taste and feel. The fruit is not sweet, but distinctly and subtly flavored, with a smooth texture. Avocado fruit has higher fat content than most other fruit, mostly monounsaturated fat. Also, it …
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Date fruit, commonly known as “Dabino” in Nigeria is a fruit of date palm, can be considered as an ideal food that provides a wide range of essential nutrients with many potential health benefits. Date Palm Date palm with the scientific name Phoenix dactylifera from Palm family Arecaceae is believed to have originated from a …
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The black velvet tamarind is the fruit of a native West African tree (Dialium guineense) cultivated not for its fruits but as a source of timber and fuel. “Icheku”, “Ncheleku”, as this fruit is called by the Ibo people of south-eastern Nigeria, has an orange-colored pulp which has a sweet and sour taste and a …
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