Archives Tag: oats

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Did You Know? 4 Ways Oats Can Make You Gain Weight

April 19, 2022

I’m going to start today’s discussion by asking the question, why do you eat oats? I know you might find this question strange but here is the thing. There are three main reasons why people eat oats. The first is for the love of it; oats may not be the tastiest food in the universe … Continue reading Did You Know? 4 Ways Oats Can Make You Gain Weight

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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

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Did You Know? 8 Foods With High Carbohydrate Content

April 19, 2022

Carbohydrates are energy giving foods. They contain sugar molecules which form starch and fibre. When starch is broken down by the body, it becomes glucose. In Nigeria, most of the foods that we eat are rich in carbohydrates. Read more about Food Also known as carbs, this class of food generally perceived to be unhealthy. … Continue reading Did You Know? 8 Foods With High Carbohydrate Content

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Food

Recipe for the Snack, Ojojo

April 19, 2022

Ojojo is a traditional snack made from water yam. This delightful snack is quite popular in Southwestern Nigeria. When Ojojo is paired with pap, quaker oat or garri, it can be considered a full meal. It is very easy to prepare. Ingredients for Ojojo Water yam Vegetable oil Scotch bonnet peppers (atarodo) Medium size onion Crayfish … Continue reading Recipe for the Snack, Ojojo

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Recipes

How to Prepare Oat Muffins

April 19, 2022

A bowl of warm oats is a common breakfast. Using oats to thicken soups in place of cocoyam is another way of incorporating them into meals. But there seems to be a growing list of what to make with them with this recipe for oat muffins. Ingredients 2 eggs ½ to ¼ cup of sugar … Continue reading How to Prepare Oat Muffins

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Video Of The Week: How To Make Oatmeal Swallow

April 19, 2022

For a long time, cooked oatmeal has always been a healthy breakfast option. However, there are more creative ways to eat it: Oatmeal Banana pancake and Oatmeal Swallow. In Nigeria, “Swallow” is the name given to some staple starchy foods that are eaten with different kinds of Nigerian soups. Moreover, Oatmeal can be made into … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How To Make Oatmeal Swallow

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Did You Know? Oatmeal Can Cure Skin Ailments

April 19, 2022

Oats are a whole-grain cereal, known scientifically as Avena sativa. They are a very good source of fiber, especially beta-glucan, and are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Whole oats are the only source of a unique group of antioxidants called avenanthramides, believed to have protective effects against heart disease.   Nutrition Facts Amount Calories 389 … Continue reading Did You Know? Oatmeal Can Cure Skin Ailments

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Food

How to Prepare Cocoa Banana Oats

April 19, 2022

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