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Healthy Living: How Much Palm Oil Do You Need To Add In Soup?

On 10 May 2023 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

Indeed, not many persons know how much palm oil they should use. Really, an incident is still fresh in my mind. I watched as she poured the palm oil in the pan to prepare her …

12 Health Benefits Of Scent Leaf | Ocimum Gratissimum Benefits

On 2 May 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Herbs

Scent Leaf, Ocimum gratissimum, commonly known as “African basil”, is a medicinal plant that has been used traditionally in many parts of Africa and Asia. People who use it do so because of its various …

Breakfast: Choice Of Meal And What Happens If You Skip Breakfast

On 28 April 2023 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

Have you ever skipped breakfast? Do you know that skipping of this morning meal often could be the reason that your Body Mass Index (BMI) and your Waist Circumference (WC) are rising despite some efforts …

How To Make Suya Spice | Best Choice Of Spices

On 11 April 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Spices

Would you like to make your own Suya spice so that you can be sure of the content? You will begin by gathering the ingredients listed here. For the records, Suya spice is a popular …

Colon Cancer: 7 Things You Should Know

On 5 April 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) which is the final part of the digestive tract. It is also known as Colorectal cancer. Sadly, colon cancer which usually …

Folic Acid: Should A Woman Take It Or Not? | Side Effects

On 3 April 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Fertility, Foods, Health Talks

Folic acid is a B vitamin that plays a crucial role in the development of the neural tube, which forms the baby’s brain and spinal cord. It is often recommended that women who are trying …

How To Make Tiger Nut Milk

On 31 March 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Seed & Grains

Tiger nut milk is a delicious and nutritious non-dairy alternative to cow’s milk. It comes handy for persons who have intolerance for some compounds in milk like lactose. To help you make for yourself tiger …

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White Soup And Pregnancy, What TTC Women Should Know

On 31 March 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Several times, we have seen women lose a pregnancy because they ate what they should not have eaten. If you desire to know something about white soup and pregnancy, you are in the right place. …

Real White Soup [Nsala] Ingredients, Spices | Health Benefits

On 28 March 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Growing up, each time mum prepares White Soup (Nsala), the aroma always quickly makes anyone who perceives it get hungry. It is one of the best soups we enjoy. Unfortunately at the time, we were …

Inu Eran (Offal): Healthy Or Not? Find Out

On 19 March 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, weight loss

Offal, popularly referred to as ‘Inu Eran’ in the western part of Nigeria, is a nice delicacy. But not everyone is aware of the health implication of eating inu eran. Olu, who needed to lose …

Ponmo [Singed Cowhide] Healthy Or Not? | Health Benefits

On 15 March 2023 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Singed cowhide meat or Ponmo, as it is popularly called in Nigeria, is the tough outer layer of a cow’s skin. The western world will say you should not eat it as food. They believe …

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Christmas: Nigeria Meal Ideas To Explore

On 21 December 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Christmas is just a day away and many persons will be having deep thoughts about meal ideas or recipes. You want to make your family enjoy a different meal, yet there are no meal ideas …

Red Banana: 7 Main Reasons To Eat It | Difference From Others

On 2 December 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Fruits

The very first time Jude saw a red banana, his mind searched for reasons such fruit should exist. All he could think of is; may be people eat it for special reasons. May be people …

How To Make MSG-Free Seasoning

On 9 November 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

Everyday, several cubes of seasoning go into different pots of soups within Nigeria and other parts of the world. The tendency of addiction is so high, yet, many do not know the reason is hidden …

Top 9 Foods For Weight Loss

On 7 October 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

If you are looking for foods for weight loss, here are some of them that could give you result fast.. Your weight could become a burden when it passes that ‘be careful stage‘, as we …

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Flaxseed: 7 Amazing Health Benefits | How To Use Flaxseed

On 12 September 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Seed & Grains

Flaxseed brings an amazing flavour to your meal if you add it to your recipe. One thing about flaxseed is that it blends with most of your ingredients to give your meal an amazing flavour …

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Eggplant: 10 Reasons You Should Eat It | Health Benefits

On 26 August 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Eggplant aubergine or brinjal is a vegetable that belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. The vegetable is grown worldwide for its edible fruit and it is most commonly purple. This spongy, absorbent fruit is used …

Do You Eat Watermelon? You Should Read This

On 23 August 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Water is life and here comes one of those fruits that carry life – watermelon. This amazing fruit belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Watermelon, which also goes by the name, Citrullus lanatus, is native to …

Spirulina: 7 Health Benefits Of This Superfood

On 3 August 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

Arthrospira platensis, popularly referred to as Spirulina, is a uni-cellular microalgae which grows in fresh water. It also grows in salt water, as well as in brackish bodies of water. Also, the green blue algae …

Probiotics: What They Are, How They Boost Your Health

On 3 August 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

If you have ever needed something to boost your immune system, probiotics could be your go-to-compound. Probiotics are live microorganisms in fermented foods and cultured milk. Baby foods also contain probiotics in a reasonable amount. …

How To Prepare Fonio Like White Rice, Washing, Cooking

On 25 July 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

Have you been thinking of what grain you could replace your white rice with and still enjoy your meal even more? Fonio is one of your best options. This is especially true for persons that …

Sugar: Side Effects Of Eating Sugar

On 6 July 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Sugar is one thing that ranks high when it comes to addiction, but an Igbo adage says: ïfe na aso uzo ne’gbu egbu (sweet things kill). However, despite this warning, some persons have clung to …

Apple Cider Vinegar: 6 Health Benefits And How To Use

On 5 July 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

When you crush apples, distill and allow them to ferment, what you will get is Apple cider vinegar. Due to this process of making it, Apple cider vinegar contains high levels of acetic acid and …

Sachet Water: Health Risks Of Pure Water You Should Know

On 5 July 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

Sachet water is always available and handy. It is one of the most consumed drinking water in different areas of Nigeria. It has helped many quench thirst in traffic jam while makers smiled to the …

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Side Effects Of Seasoning Cubes You Should Know

On 3 July 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

“Soup wey sweet, na money kill am,” Nigerians always say, even when the soup is obviously powered with seasoning cubes. But there are few side effects of of seasoning cubes that you apparently do not …

Is Your Cooking Pot Safe? Find Out

On 1 July 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods, Health Talks

A cooking pot is an essential commodity to everyone, except for persons who have resorted to eating canned and packed foods. They are reaping the reward. If you love real food, you cannot run away …

Avocado Seed For Ulcer Treatment: All You Should Know

On 27 June 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods, Fruits

Avocado seed is one of the very parts of the Avocado fruit that people often trash. But it could be helpful in many ways. In fact, you can use avocado seed for ulcer treatment. In …

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Major Reasons Exercise, Right Diet Can Reverse Diabetes

On 7 June 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

Diabetes is one of the very diseases that the world population is battling today. One of the things people who have this disease desire is to reverse it and bring the blood sugar back to …

Corn Health Benefits And Side Effects

On 2 June 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

Corn is a type of grass that is referred to as a starchy vegetable. It is also considered a grain. In fact you can call it a whole grain. Corn (Zea mays) or maize in …

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Low Budget Soups In Nigeria | 2,000 Naira Or Below

On 30 May 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

If you have been thinking of low budget soups in Nigeria, you are not alone. Everyone needs to make some adjustments sometimes, when the economic situation demands it. These low budget soups come handy when …

Tiger Nuts Could Make You Gain Weight: Take Caution!

On 17 May 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Do you know that tiger nuts could make you gain weight, even though it is a food rich in fibre? You could wonder why this article is contradicting what you know about foods with fibre. …

How To Make Tiger Nut Milk | Why You Should Use Dry Nuts

On 11 May 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods, Seed & Grains

Tiger nut milk is rich in nutrients and it is one of the plant-based milks that can replace your dairy milk. It does not only taste nice, but offers high nutritional benefits. Most importantly, tiger …

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Ofada Rice: What To Do If You Don’t Like The Smell

On 9 May 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Ofada rice is an indigenous rice from Ofada community in Ogun State. The community is in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the western part of Nigeria. Ofada rice is a blend of different species …

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Waterleaf And Bitter Leaf Soup: How To Prepare | 14 Health Benefits

On 29 April 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

Sometimes, visiting a restaurant could be an inspiration you need to discover a new recipe. In fact, we discovered waterleaf and bitter leaf soup recipe after eating out one afternoon. Away from home, one of …

Healthy Irish Dishes To Try And How To Prepare | White Rice Stew

On 25 April 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

Irish dishes could revamp your appetite for food. You see, food could become uninteresting except we spice it up with a level of adventure and new ideas. It does not matter if you live in …

Waterleaf: Wonderful Things About It | Waterleaf Health Benefits

On 24 April 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Fertility, Foods

Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) is one common leaf in Nigeria and other tropical regions. It can easily grow almost anywhere with rich topsoil. This leaf is a wild plant of the family: portulacaceae. Furthermore, waterleaf is …

Ogi, Pap: Health Benefits And Side Effects To Watch Out For

On 22 April 2022 By Lauren Osewezina In Foods

Ogi (pap) is a corn porridge enjoyed by people in Nigeria and Cameroon. We want you to also join them to enjoy this meal which people often take for breakfast or dinner. For many, pap …

High Sexual Drive In Children: Watch These Foods

On 21 April 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Fertility, Foods

For a parent, watching a child grow rapidly could be a delight. However, such speed that leads to early puberty could be the reason we are noticing a high sexual drive in children. Precocious Puberty …

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Essential Minerals, Vitamins For Nursing Moms

On 14 April 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

The minerals and vitamins for nursing moms that we have put together here are necessary for every lady to know. Really, we often advise that you know these things before you begin to give birth. …

Black soup health benefits, ingredients and how ro prepare

Black Soup: 9 Health Benefits, Ingredients, How To Prepare

On 13 April 2022 By Williams Osewezina In Foods

If you want a soup that is loaded with nutrient and best for you in a world that is burdened with so much diseases, black soup is one of your best choices. We are introducing …