Amazing Reasons You Should Eat Watermelon Seeds
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 […]
ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Abebi Farm Fresh Plus
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. […]
Websites We Love: Smoothie Express
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 […]
Food Recipe: Spring Roll Sauce
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 […]
DIY: How To Make Avocado Seed Powder
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 […]
Top 5 Websites For Food Delivery
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 […]
The Origin of Nigerian Foods: Monkey Kola
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 […]
Did You Know? Paw Paw Seeds Can Replace Pepper?
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 […]
5 Things You Probably Did Not Know About the Almond Fruit
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? […]
Fun Facts About Citrus Fruits
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 […]
Health Benefits of Agbalumo/Udara
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 […]
Coca-Cola Advises Nigerians To Eat More Fruits
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, […]
5 Foods That Help You Sleep
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. […]
How To Select Fresh Fruits
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Friday Nwosu, Yesharvest
Friday Nwosu studied Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, and is the founder/CEO of Yesharvest, a business that connects farmers to their market by giving consumers access to fresh farm produce. He talks to Joy Ehonwa about entrepreneurship, technology, and agriculture. CN: Where did the idea for Yesharvest come from? […]
How to Make Watermelon Cocktails
Watermelon, refreshing, red and juicy. High in vitamins A and C as well as B6. A slice of the fruit contains about 86 calories and less than a gram of fat. They do excellently in salads, drinks, smoothies, and cocktails just as I’ll be sharing in the recipe below Bonus tip: when selecting your melon, […]