Archives Tag: nutrition

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

You’ve probably been consuming breadfruit as a delicious meal with little knowledge of the many benefits it encapsulates. African breadfruit, known as ukwa in Igbo, is a fruit with powerful nutritional value and medicinal properties. It is an exotic traditional delicacy often boiled and eaten as a main dish. It can also be baked, fried … Continue reading Did You Know? Breadfruit Has Lots of Benefits You Never Imagined

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video

April 19, 2022

This video by African Keto Diet introduces you to the Keto-Gusi soup, a healthy ketogenic alternative to the conventional Egusi soup. Interestingly, not an ounce of egusi is used in preparing this soup as carbs are present in a considerably little amount and only the required recipe to ensure an ideal keto diet is used. … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Keto_Gusi – You Won’t Believe It Is Not Egusi

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Cuisine

April 19, 2022

Adalu (beans and corn porridge) is a popular traditional Nigerian dish. It is also known as ‘Ewa ati Agbado’ in Yoruba and ‘Agwa na Oka’ in Igbo. It is a great fusion of stewed beans and sweetcorn. In this sumptuous meal, you get the best of both foods in a single meal. If you’re not a … Continue reading Food Recipe: Adalu (Beans and Corn Porridge)

By chinwe

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

A lot has been said about the health benefits of eating eggs. They are cheap, versatile source of protein, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. We’ve scrambled, poached, baked and whipped them into everything from soups to custards. But what about the shell? Are they just waste and useless? Decades past, eggshell powder … Continue reading Did You Know? The Eggshell Is Edible

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Food

April 19, 2022

Nigeria, a country rich in cultural diversity and ethnic groups is also home to amazing cuisines. The Yorubas, predominantly found in the Southwestern part of Nigeria, are well-known for their love for food and culinary. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes another yummy food from the Yorubas known as Ekuru. Ekuru … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekuru

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Cuisine

April 19, 2022

Spicy Gizdodo is a mouth-watering Nigerian dish made with gizzards, ripe plantain (dodo), and peppered sauce. It uses various blends of pepper which enhances its spiciness. If you don’t love pepper, you can reduce the quantity of the pepper to achieve a moderate taste. Ingredients: Chicken gizzards Ripe plantain Onion Garlic Ginger Deseeded tatashe pepper … Continue reading Food Recipe: Spicy Gizdodo

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Did You Know? Health

April 19, 2022

People around the world like this tropical fruit! Besides its delicious taste, the health benefits of mango for the human body are myriad. However, people are only aware of the fruit but not the leaves. But mango leaves serve more health benefits. The leaves can be consumed in two ways, either in powdered form or … Continue reading Did You Know? The Healing Powers of Mango Leaves

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Food

April 19, 2022

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a special type of beans, locally known as akidi in Igbo. It is relished as a native delicacy and contributes significantly to the meals in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Akidi is a small tiny bean seed with two common species – reddish-brown and black. Unlike the common beans, it takes … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)

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Did You Know? Food

April 19, 2022

Only a few people are aware of the amazing benefits of the Kale plant. The most common type, curly kale, has green curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem. Like the cabbage and spinach, it can be used in preparing salads, sandwiches, smoothies, or eaten as a steamed vegetable. Kale is loaded with beneficial compounds, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Amazing Benefits of the Kale Plant

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Cuisine Food

April 19, 2022

One might be tempted to think that the adage: “the taste of the pudding is in the eating” was referring to the mouthwatering Temburu delicacy. Temburu, pronounced “Temgburu” is a combination of ripe plantain and yam, boiled separately and pounded together into a smooth texture. It is usually moulded into sizeable balls and relished with … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Temburu

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Cuisine

April 19, 2022

Crash hot potatoes are spicy, yummy and crunchy. It can be eaten as snacks or as a meal. The taste is heavenly with the mixture of spices and herbs. Give it a try. Ingredients Sweet potatoes 3 tbsp Olive Oil Salt Black Pepper Rosemary or other herbs of choice Finely grated Parmesan (optional) How To … Continue reading Food Recipe: Crash Hot Potatoes

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Did You Know? Health

April 19, 2022

We lose a lot because of lack of knowledge. More often than not, orange peels are discarded without knowledge of the amazing benefits it encloses. Orange peels can be used in cooking and making various recipes. They can be infused to make tea. Simply put fresh peels into a pot of water and bring it … Continue reading Did You Know: The Amazing Benefits of Orange Peels

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Food Tips

April 19, 2022

Homemade oils are fresher and healthier than commercial oils which are often extracted with harmful chemical solvents. In essence, you can guarantee their sources. Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit. It is healthy, has a lot of nutritional benefits and a whole lot of other uses. It is used as cooking … Continue reading How to Make Avocado Oil

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Cuisine

April 19, 2022

Who says meals have to be boring? Add variety and spice to your cooking with this cheesy black bean and corn potato rounds. It’s not only nutritious, but it is also a delight. You can customize it if you don’t like black beans by doubling the corn and omitting the black beans or using kidney … Continue reading Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Potato Rounds

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Unified heavy weight champion, Anthony Joshua’s daily diet can feed a family-of-four. Can you beat that? Since the announcement of his title fight against mandatory challenger, Alexander Povetkin, Joshua took  his training to a whole new level, with an unbelievable ‘regular’ diet plan that will shock you. Diet plan Joshua’s pre-fight diet consists of 4,000 … Continue reading Anthony Joshua’s Unbelievable Diet

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