Archives Tag: fruits

DIY

April 19, 2022

Give yourself a treat with this healthy and chewy, fudgy, sticky delicacy made with fresh guavas. Guava cheese makes a great dessert and can be eaten with sandwiches and toasts. Ingredients 1 kg guava 2 tbsp lemon juice Sugar (depends on your taste) How to Make Guava Cheese Wash your guavas and cut into 4 … Continue reading DIY: Guava Cheese

By chinwe

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Did you know watermelon seeds lower the level of blood cholesterol, regulate blood pressure and treat coronary heart disease? Amazingly, watermelon seeds are a healthy snack option, loaded with nutritional, health, skin and hair benefits that many people are unaware of. Nutritional Benefits Watermelon seeds are low in calories, are a good source of magnesium … Continue reading Amazing Reasons You Should Eat Watermelon Seeds

By chinwe

Agriculture

April 19, 2022

Business startup stories are as varied as the backgrounds and lives of the founders whose entrepreneurial journeys they recount. The really interesting ones draw us in with their anecdotes and inspire us with the victories they speak of. But in the end, it’s the problems they help to solve that makes them truly stand out. … Continue reading ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Abebi Farm Fresh Plus

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Website Review

April 19, 2022

Smoothies are a creative alternative to raw fruits and vegetables; they’re a rich frozen blend of different fruits and vegetables that can be taken while on a weight loss diet, fitness routine or just for more healthy food option. Seeing how pertinent, smoothies can be for a healthy life, they are now in popular demand, hence the … Continue reading Websites We Love: Smoothie Express

By samuelokoruwa

Food Recipes

April 19, 2022

Don’t get used to the norm when you can explore from a wide range of exotic cuisines and make every meal special. Spring roll sauce is healthy and nutritious. The combination of the vegetables with amazing health benefits makes it necessary to be incorporated into your weekly menu. Ingredients Cabbage Carrots Spring onion Onion Soy … Continue reading Food Recipe: Spring Roll Sauce

By chinwe

DIY

April 19, 2022

Avocado is a very healthy nutritious fruit.  However, the seed is the most nutritious part of the fruit and has many more medicinal properties than the rest of the fruit itself. The seed The seed contains 70% of the amino acids the entire fruit has. It is high in dietary fiber and a rich source … Continue reading DIY: How To Make Avocado Seed Powder

By chinwe

Website Review

April 19, 2022

In the 21st century, food delivery is gradually becoming one of the many things that make the world go round. From the working class mother, who is too busy to cook, to the worker who hardly has time for breaks, food delivery is an easy way to alleviate stress and save time. Here are some … Continue reading Top 5 Websites For Food Delivery

By samuelokoruwa

Food

April 19, 2022

ItMonkey kola, sometimes called African bush apple, is a yummy, juicy fruit with amazing nutritional health benefits. It exists in three varieties; red, white and yellow (predominant in local markets). It is a nutritious indigenous tropical fruit species native to the people of Southern Nigeria. It is called Achicha or Ochiricha in Igbo, and Ndiyah … Continue reading The Origin of Nigerian Foods: Monkey Kola

By chinwe

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Did you know that paw paw seeds can be eaten as a raw supplement and can be used as a replacement for pepper? We are actually trashing treasures and losing out on a lot when we discard these wonder seeds because we are unaware of their remarkable health benefits. The seeds The pawpaw seed contains … Continue reading Did You Know? Paw Paw Seeds Can Replace Pepper?

By chinwe

Food

April 19, 2022

The almond fruit is the kind you don’t want to give a second look. This, perhaps, is because they aren’t as pleasing to the eyes as your apples, or berries. They look nothing special but before you make your decision on them, did you know that almonds are an excellent plant source of calcium and protein? … Continue reading 5 Things You Probably Did Not Know About the Almond Fruit

By amarachi

Facts

April 19, 2022

Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in this genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops like oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pomelo and limes. Fun facts It takes about 5-7 years for an orange tree to start bearing edible fruits. All oranges contain carotene, which is responsible for its orange … Continue reading Fun Facts About Citrus Fruits

By amarachi

Health

April 19, 2022

For those who are not aware, popular Agbalumo(Yoruba) or Udara(Igbo), is back in season. Otherwise called African Star Apple or African Cherry, this fruit is loaded with many health benefits. These fleshy and juicy fruits, which are popularly eaten, are the potential source of a soft drink. The fruits are also suitable for the production … Continue reading Health Benefits of Agbalumo/Udara

By adepeju

Around Town

April 19, 2022

The Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd has encouraged Nigerians to choose a healthy lifestyle by reducing their sugar intake and eating more fruits. This advice was given by the Company Marketing manager, Stills and Favour, Mr Gbolahan Sanni at the launching ceremony of three new variants for the Five Alive Juice on Tuesday. Fruits and vegetables are full of beneficial vitamins, minerals, … Continue reading Coca-Cola Advises Nigerians To Eat More Fruits

By adepeju

Health

April 19, 2022

You need sleep as much as you need to breathe and eat. While you’re sleeping, your body is busy tending to your physical and mental health and getting you ready for another day. When you have issues falling asleep, your brain can’t function properly and it goes on to affect your cognitive abilities and emotional state. … Continue reading 5 Foods That Help You Sleep

By amarachi

Food

April 19, 2022

With waxed fruits and pesticide filled fruits in the market, knowing how to pick the right produce is quite necessary and useful. Here’s a handy guide to use when picking some common fruits. Bananas The best bananas have a sharp yellow colour speckled with brown. Select bananas that do not have bruises or soft spots, especially … Continue reading How To Select Fresh Fruits

By amarachi