6 Foods That Are Good For The Prostrate
Most men are nonchalant about their nutrition and health. They won’t eat right unless they have to. They don’t rest or exercise enough and they won’t go to the hospital until they absolutely must. The Creator is aware of this. That’s why he put women in their lives as mothers, wives, sisters and daughters. Part […]
Did You Know? 7 Foods That Can Boost Male Fertility
Once upon a time, men were associated with virility and infertility was considered a feminine affliction. Thus, women were blamed for a couple’s childlessness and were often the ones who went from place to place in search of a solution. Thankfully, the narrative is changing. Education has made people increasingly aware of the fact that […]
Did You Know? 8 Heart Friendly Foods
Not every death is caused by village people. Some are caused by the choices we make. If we must stay healthy, then we have to start taking care of ourselves. This has nothing to do with fashion and everything to do with our food choices. Our topic is today is heart-friendly foods. I’m sure we […]
Did you Know? 8 Foods That are Rich in Vitamins
Vitamins are substances which the body needs to grow and develop normally. The body needs about 13 vitamins; they include vitamin A, the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B-6, B-12 and folate), and vitamins C, D, E and K. Each vitamin has a specific job so a deficiency of any of them […]
Tomato Jos Gets €3.9 Million to Build Irrigation and Tomato Processing Plant
Tomato Jos, a company that’s helping farmers in northern Nigeria increase their crop yields, has secured funding worth €3.9 million from a group of investors. The company will be deploying the funds to build a large tomato processing plant. Since its founding in 2014, Tomato Jos has worked with local tomato farmers to improve their […]
Recipe for Carrot Stew
White rice and tomato stew is the usual Sunday dinner for the average Nigerian family. But even when another food is on the menu for Sunday dinner, tomato stew for the week is still prepared for the family. The reason for this is simple. Tomato Stew not only goes with a variety of meals, it […]
Food Tips: 7 Foods that can Prevent Cancer
Cancer is an all encompassing word for a large number of non-communicable diseases that are characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer is one of the major causes of global mortality. In Nigeria, there continues to be an increase in the number of people dealing with […]
Video Of The Week: How To Make Tomato-less Chicken Stew
Some years back in Nigeria, there was a spike in Tomato prices across Nigerian markets. This, of course, led to the adaptation of different food alternatives of which Carrot was a popular one. Presently, Carrot is still used as a great option for the preparation of regular Chicken Stew as it does not only have […]
Mira Mehta, the American Entrepreneur Building a Tomato Business in Northern Nigeria
You’re a smart young woman living in the United States, with an MBA from Harvard and billion dollar corporations offering you jobs that many could only dream of getting. What do you do? Mira Mehta has an answer to this question: settle in a Northern Nigerian village and start a tomato farm there. It’s an […]
Did You Know? Nigeria is the Largest Producer of Fresh Tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa
Seasonal foods are foods that are harvested at a particular time of the year. This is usually the time when the produce is the cheapest and the freshest in the market. Now, you may not have considered this but every agricultural produce that we enjoy tells a story of triumph. Indeed, not every seed that […]
5 Foods To Eat Before Sex
Sex is a serious business, and you need to prepare for it each time. However, your choice of food may determine your performance level. Aphrodisiacs are things that stimulate sexual desire or arouse excitement within the body. Different kinds of foods or drinks can jump-start this libido, and really spice things up in the bedroom. So, whether it’s […]
How To Start A Tomato Farm
Even as Nigeria makes plans to diversify its revenue base away from oil, many have failed to tap into the agricultural sector. One of such opportunities, to be found in the agricultural sector, and to utilize efficiently this year, is tomato farming. Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops grown all over Nigeria. […]
Nigeria’s Tomato Business: Emerging from the Red?
Tomatoes haven’t always been a part of the average Nigerian’s diet. First cultivated in South America, they were spread throughout the world by roaming European colonists. Today, tomatoes are a necessary ingredient for many West African dishes. Because tomatoes have become such an important food requirement for many households, they are perennially in high demand. […]
Foods to Keep Away from Your Refrigerator
Pretty much everything goes into the fridge once you have one. Most people think that all perishables should be stored in the fridge including condiments. This is not true because you may be doing more harm than good if you refrigerate some foods and fruits. Before the advent of refrigerators, there were foolproof methods of […]
Why the Price of Tomatoes Has Soared
Astronomical. Stunning. Unbelievable. Just some of the adjectives employed by Nigerians who try to describe the rise in the price of tomatoes over the past few months. Buyers have had their eyes forced wide open in shock. Then laments have followed, with the price of a basket of tomatoes being pointed to as a symbol […]
Great Eats: 5 Healthy Foods for the Older Nigerian
The adage, “you are what you eat” still holds true today. Eating nutritious meals regularly, especially as you get older, will help you feel vibrant and healthy, inside and out. Here are 5 foods popular across Nigeria that are great for your health. 1. Vegetable Soup This highly nutritious soup usually contains a mix of […]