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Food Health

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

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Food

Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra

April 19, 2022

Ndi Anambra are a people with a rich cultural heritage. Marriage is highly regarded in Anambra State for it is the symbolic joining of families in the presence of witnesses. Thus, whenever a traditional wedding invitation is received, people attend to share in the beauty and joy of a new beginning as well as to … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Foods You’ll Find at a Traditional Wedding in Anambra

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Food

Origin Of Nigerian Food: Usu

April 19, 2022

‘Usu’ (Pleurotus tuber-regium) is an edible underground tuber of the edible mushroom which grows on dead trees or wood. It is found in the Eastern part of Nigeria and commonly known as “Usu” or “Ero-Usu.” It is called “Katala” in Hausa, “Umoho” in Igede, and “Awu” in Igala. Usu Usu is used as a soup thickener … Continue reading Origin Of Nigerian Food: Usu

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Recipes

Recipe For Mangú/Fufú

April 19, 2022

Mangú is a Dominican traditional side dish, served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It has plantain (unripe) as its major concentration. Like everything else in your body, your immune system needs plenty of nutrients to perform well, especially Vitamin A and C. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, and vitamin C helps keep your immune system response up … Continue reading Recipe For Mangú/Fufú

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Fitness Food

Best Foods to Eat After a Workout

April 19, 2022

A great workout does not depend on the number of squats you did, or the amount of push-ups you did, even though that helps, but it goes beyond them. When it comes to keeping fit, there are certain elements that depend on the performance of your fitness goals. Aside from the rigorous workouts, you have … Continue reading Best Foods to Eat After a Workout

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Food

How To Make Vegetable Rice

April 19, 2022

This rice and vegetable combination will provide you with healthy and nutritious food, it is easy to prepare and it is especially good for intestine, because of the regulating action of rice upon the bowel movement, especially with whole grain rice. The meal prevents illnesses associated with constipation, it is also beneficial to the heart and … Continue reading How To Make Vegetable Rice

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Food

5 Tips To Stop Wasting Food

April 19, 2022

Food wastage is a growing problem in Nigeria, would you believe that we waste enough food to feed more than a billion people? The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development disclosed last year that Nigeria loses $8.9 billion annually to post-harvest wastage. When we throw away food, we are not only throwing away … Continue reading 5 Tips To Stop Wasting Food

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Food How To

How to Prepare Soya Awara

April 19, 2022

This is a healthy and very delicious snack made from soya beans, it is popularly consumed in the northern part of Nigeria. Soya bean is a very good source of protein, it aids in lowering cholesterol level and also contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and fibre. There are a lot of Soya Bean based … Continue reading How to Prepare Soya Awara

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FAMILY

5 Things to Consider When Packing Your Kids’ Lunch

April 19, 2022

Schools are resuming, this means back to school lunches, packing your kids’ lunch ensures that they eat safe and healthy meals, it also saves you money. Packing a school lunch can be tiring, I know this because I pack my cousins’ lunch. It’s no small task trying to put together a healthy meal that will … Continue reading 5 Things to Consider When Packing Your Kids’ Lunch

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Food

Foods to Avoid When Having Stomach Pains.

April 19, 2022

Stomach upset is one of the most distressing breakdowns that can happen to a person. It’s caused by different factors like food intolerance, indigestion, food allergies. Also; stress which can lead to constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, vomiting etc. A constant tummy ache is unhealthy and it is essential to identify the cause. Even though there … Continue reading Foods to Avoid When Having Stomach Pains.

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Food

Nutritious Foods You Should Consume Moderately

April 19, 2022

As they say, too much of everything is not good.  Having everything in moderation is not just a rule applied to taking sugar or having too many cookies. The same can be said for eating in moderation. You probably didn’t know that no matter how nutritious a food can be, if taken too much can … Continue reading Nutritious Foods You Should Consume Moderately

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Food

How To Make Tiger Nuts Pancakes

April 19, 2022

So playing around with food is the best way to spend the weekend. Do we all remember the garri cake we made for ourselves while growing?  Don’t worry, this is not as crazy. Did you know you could make Tiger nuts pancake? Wondering what Tiger nuts are? Hearing the name it’s easy to think it’s … Continue reading How To Make Tiger Nuts Pancakes

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Food

Top 10 Places To Get Cheap Foodstuffs in Lagos

April 19, 2022

Lagos is the acclaimed centre of excellence. Having a good life style in the city is classified as being very expensive.  No wonder, many people look for ways to reduce the cost of living in the city. Good nutrition is mandatory in living a healthy lifestyle. Finding the secret of where to get cheap substances for … Continue reading Top 10 Places To Get Cheap Foodstuffs in Lagos

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Travel

4 Meals to Eat or Drink in Ghana

April 19, 2022

  “You should try this,” That’s what they said. I took their advice. Don’t ever take advices especially the advice “they” give. You may end up in the restroom for two hours or hate your stomach for not being cast-iron. I am “they” too. Don’t take the advice above; I’m not taking it. Whenever I … Continue reading 4 Meals to Eat or Drink in Ghana

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Health TECH

Top Five Apps That Improve Your Health

April 19, 2022

Technology has found its way into almost all facets of our lives including the health sector, as you can now download applications that will boost and guarantee your health. These apps shared to a very large extent have been proven to help keep body and soul together. Waterlogged The impact that water has on the body … Continue reading Top Five Apps That Improve Your Health

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