Archives Tag: Sugar
‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Let’s Talk About Sugar
April 19, 2022
Let’s talk about sugar, we all love it, but hate the effects it has on our bodies. Two of my favorite substitutes for sugar in baking are Stevia and Agave Nectar. Stevia is a zero on the Glycemic Index so it’s really better for you, while Agave is a 15 on the Glycemic Index, which … Continue reading ‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Let’s Talk About Sugar
DIY: How to Make Homemade Syrups
April 19, 2022
Oftentimes, we spend so much on things we can actually prepare at home within a few minutes at little or no cost. You can make amazing varieties of syrups that suit your taste and meet your needs. Here are recipes for three homemade syrups: Date Syrup Homemade date syrups are delicious and without artificial preservatives. … Continue reading DIY: How to Make Homemade Syrups
By chinwe
‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Replacing Butter In Recipes
April 19, 2022
Because we often get recipes online, we come across recipes written by people who live in countries where butter is very cheap to purchase. Because butter isn’t as affordable in Nigeria, a lot of bakers substitute it with margarine. Now, margarine removes the creamy texture and taste butter adds to a recipe. So here are … Continue reading ‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Replacing Butter In Recipes
Foods to Avoid When Having Stomach Pains.
April 19, 2022
Stomach upset is one of the most distressing breakdowns that can happen to a person. It’s caused by different factors like food intolerance, indigestion, food allergies. Also; stress which can lead to constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, vomiting etc. A constant tummy ache is unhealthy and it is essential to identify the cause. Even though there … Continue reading Foods to Avoid When Having Stomach Pains.
By beckonoise
Uncle’s Corner: All Hail Coca-Cola
April 19, 2022
If you’re like me over the years, you’ve come to develop a relationship with the dark caramel colored, sweet beverage popularly known as Coke. You’ve probably gone from calling it mineral (like one of our erstwhile government officials), to soft drink and even soda (when you had that Western world influence upon your life). Soft … Continue reading Uncle’s Corner: All Hail Coca-Cola
By amuta
Jaggery: A Substitute for Refined Sugar You Should Try
April 19, 2022
Sometime last year in one of my WhatsApp chat groups, we were discussing healthy living and the refined sugar issue came up. By this time I, like many others, had been coming up with different ways around it: using brown sugar, switching to honey, squeezing lime and lemon for tea, and even taking our cereals … Continue reading Jaggery: A Substitute for Refined Sugar You Should Try
By jehonwa
3 Ways to Curb a Sweet Tooth
April 19, 2022
Are you one of those who finds it hard to resist sweet things? Sweet things are not very healthy for the body and they even destroy the teeth if you are not very careful. Research has shown that consuming a lot of sugar ages you faster than usual and causes your skin to have wrinkles. … Continue reading 3 Ways to Curb a Sweet Tooth
By jelifat
Foods You Should Consume Less
April 19, 2022
Ever wondered why some foods are healthy to eat in large proportions while others are not? It is simply because of the amount of nutrient present in each. Some are rich in fats and oils while others are loaded with carbohydrates and proteins. The secret to healthy eating is choosing which foods are healthy for … Continue reading Foods You Should Consume Less
By jelifat
Habits That Could Age You Prematurely
April 19, 2022
We all know the signs, in fact, we see them as they begin to develop. The changes in the body system, the wrinkles that were not there before and the black hairs that start changing to white. All the signs of ageing are usually very noticeable by the individual first before any other person. Ageing … Continue reading Habits That Could Age You Prematurely
By jelifat
Nigeria and Pakistan Strengthen Economic ties with Textile and Sugar Production
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan returned today, from a Developing Eight, D-8, Summit held in Pakistan, this week. He met with the leaders of other developing economies and they discussed ways forward, and he also sought bilateral ties with some countries. He also met with some Nigerians in Pakistan, while his cabinet member, Minister for Trade and … Continue reading Nigeria and Pakistan Strengthen Economic ties with Textile and Sugar Production
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