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Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s cultural history is replete with a lot of beautiful innovations that helped our forefathers relax and socialize, regardless of their technological state at the time.  One of such marvels that live on today, is the Ayo game — a Yoruba traditional board game, usually played by two people on a semi rectangular wooden board, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant

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Amazing Reasons You Should Eat Watermelon Seeds

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

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Did You Know? Uziza Seed And Leaves

April 19, 2022

Uziza, scientifically known as piper guineense, is often used to make native delicacies – pepper soup, egusi soup and lots more. A special broth of the uziza seed is consumed by women especially of the Eastern Nigeria, after childbirth to enhance uterine contraction and expel retained matter from the womb. While much emphasis is on … Continue reading Did You Know? Uziza Seed And Leaves

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Did You Know? Cashew Nuts Are Actually Seeds

April 19, 2022

Anacardium occidentale, also known as  the cashew tree, produces the cashew apple from which the cashew seeds or nuts grow. The cashew apple is edible and has a red or pale yellow colour. The nut, which is largely consumed, is either roasted and eaten on it’s own or incorporated into recipes or processed into butter. … Continue reading Did You Know? Cashew Nuts Are Actually Seeds

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