Archives Tag: beans
The Benefits of Being a Vegetarian
April 19, 2022
Are you curious about becoming a vegetarian? There are many good reasons to consider it. Being a vegetarian means you don’t eat meat, fish, or poultry. Instead, you focus on plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans. Here are some benefits of choosing a vegetarian lifestyle. Read more about Wellness Better Health Vegetarian … Continue reading The Benefits of Being a Vegetarian
6 Foods That Are Good For The Prostrate
April 19, 2022
Most men are nonchalant about their nutrition and health. They won’t eat right unless they have to. They don’t rest or exercise enough and they won’t go to the hospital until they absolutely must. The Creator is aware of this. That’s why he put women in their lives as mothers, wives, sisters and daughters. Part … Continue reading 6 Foods That Are Good For The Prostrate
Did You Know? 8 Heart Friendly Foods
April 19, 2022
Not every death is caused by village people. Some are caused by the choices we make. If we must stay healthy, then we have to start taking care of ourselves. This has nothing to do with fashion and everything to do with our food choices. Our topic is today is heart-friendly foods. I’m sure we … Continue reading Did You Know? 8 Heart Friendly Foods
Did You Know? 8 Foods Rich in Fibre
April 19, 2022
Our topic of discussion today is dietary fibre, an important but often overlooked class of food. In case you’re wondering, it’s not amongst the classes of food taught in school. So, what then is it? Dietary fibre refers to the indigestible parts of plant foods like vegetables, fruits, beans and legumes. As can be deduced … Continue reading Did You Know? 8 Foods Rich in Fibre
Food Tips: 7 Foods that can Prevent Cancer
April 19, 2022
Cancer is an all encompassing word for a large number of non-communicable diseases that are characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer is one of the major causes of global mortality. In Nigeria, there continues to be an increase in the number of people dealing with … Continue reading Food Tips: 7 Foods that can Prevent Cancer
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Gbegiri Soup
April 19, 2022
On our food history segment today is Gbegiri. It is a popular Nigerian soup that hails from Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria. In fact, this soup is said to be one of the tickets to the heart of an Oyo man. On first acquaintance, gbegiri is not attractive. But it is well loved in Yoruba … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Gbegiri Soup
Madidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State
April 19, 2022
Each person is born into a culture or group matrix that is usually reflected in food pattern. Food beliefs seem to be one of the factors influencing food consumption. This is why the food roots of an individual – be they geographical, cultural, religious, national, regional or cult oriented – influences his choice of foods. … Continue reading Madidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State
Did you Know? 5 Crops that are Cultivated in Zamfara State
April 19, 2022
Zamfara was one of the old Hausa city-states. The kingdom came into being in the 11th century. At the height of its power, Zamfara kingdom extended up to the bend of River Rima to the northwest and River Ka in the southwest with its capitals in Dutsi, Birnin Zamfara. The kingdom flourished as an autonomous city-state … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Crops that are Cultivated in Zamfara State
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Adalu
April 19, 2022
Food is central in defining family roles, rules and traditions. It is so vital a social activity that we partake in it from cradle to the grave. Every culture has its own food, drinks, eating habits and recipes. Every meal has its own history. Some of the recipes we use today are a couple hundred … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Adalu
Recipe for Beans and Corn Porridge
April 19, 2022
I love beans like kilode. However beans is prepared, once pepper and salt is not too much, Obiamaka will enjoy it. As a boarding school student, beans featured three times on our menu. We were served beans and yam on Tuesday nights. We ate plain beans porridge or beans and Potato on Thursday nights. Saturday … Continue reading Recipe for Beans and Corn Porridge
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewa Agoyin
April 19, 2022
Beans is a staple in most homes in Nigeria. It is rich in protein and soluble fibre which helps to lower blood cholesterol. However, in spite of the health benefits associated with this food, beans is loathed by many because it is associated with flatulence and indigestion. In order to ensure that loved ones benefit … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewa Agoyin
Recipe for Akara
April 19, 2022
Akara, also known as bean balls, is a product of beans. While growing up, akara and pap was Saturday morning delicacy in our home. While we all looked forward to this meal, we also dreaded one task that inevitably comes with it. That task is beans peeling. Because we take turns to do this chore, … Continue reading Recipe for Akara
Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Ofuloju
April 19, 2022
Cooking is an art. Each time I think about cultural foods, I cannot help but be astounded by the level of creativity that led to their emergence. Take beans, for instance. Plain bean porridge would have been the only way this legume can be enjoyed but for the creative impetus of the women of all … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Ofuloju
Did you Know? 7 Meals You can Prepare from Maize
April 19, 2022
Maize is one of the most important cereals in the world. Its production is common in most parts of Nigeria where it is prepared and consumed in different ways by different ethnic groups. Maize is a seasonal food with high nutritional content. It also has some medicinal values. Below are seven meals you can prepare … Continue reading Did you Know? 7 Meals You can Prepare from Maize
Recipe for Moi Moi
April 19, 2022
Moi Moi is beans pudding. It’s a very popular Nigerian meal. Sometimes, I think it’s more popular than beans. I know a lot of people who don’t like beans but enjoy moi moi. I keep wondering how that works because moi moi is beans. The only difference is the style of cooking. But that one … Continue reading Recipe for Moi Moi
