Archives Tag: African Breadfruit
5 Things You Should Know About Ukwa
April 19, 2022
Rainy season is here again. The weather is cool and some of us are already enjoying the food benefits of the season. Ukwa, which is also known as African breadfruit, is one of the food blessings that come with the rainy season. It’s a versatile food and it’s quite nutritious too. Ukwa is one of … Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Ukwa
Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
April 19, 2022
Ukwa is a traditional meal that is commonly eaten by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria. The botanical name of this food is Treculia africana while the English name is African breadfruit. Ukwa can be made into a porridge delicacy or it can be fried and eaten with palm kernel or coconut. It is a … Continue reading Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
How to Prepare Fried Ukwa (Ukwa Eyelu ĆyĆ©)
April 19, 2022
African breadfruit (ukwa), botanically known as Treculia africana, is a huge tree that is part of the Moraceae family. It grows mainly in tropical regions. Ukwa is as large as watermelon and weighs 10 or more pounds. This seasonal food is highly proteinous and is one of the foods that easterners enjoy in abundance during … Continue reading How to Prepare Fried Ukwa (Ukwa Eyelu ĆyĆ©)
Did You Know? 7 Foods That Are Good For the Teeth
April 19, 2022
Tooth brushing is a bath time ritual for most of us. In health education, we learnt that regular brushing of teeth helps to keep it clean and healthy by getting rid of food particles that cause tooth decay. As good students, we perform this ritual once or twice a day; for most of us, tooth … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Foods That Are Good For the Teeth
