Uda seed or Negro pepper is an aromatic spice commonly used in flavouring foods in certain parts of the world, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Brazil, among others. This article focuses on the nutritional composition and health benefits of negro pepper. The botanical name of uda seed (negro pepper) is Xylopia aethiopica from the Annonaceae family….
When most people hear the word ‘exercise,’ they imagine it only has to do with shedding weight or building muscles. But that is far from the truth, as exercises benefit more than just the body. Physical exercise plays a vital role in promoting brain health and cognitive function. It not only benefits your body but…
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that’s delicious when ripe. The succulent fruit is covered with a tough, inedible skin which is the pineapple peel. Pineapple peel is the outer skin of the pineapple fruit that is typically discarded. It is tough and fibrous in texture and has a spiky appearance. However, pineapple peels are also…
In recent times, there have been serious concerns about people living in refineries. Oil-producing countries, like Nigeria, have one or more refineries in different parts of the country. Nigeria currently has four refineries, while a fifth one is in the final stages of completion. Many people live around these refineries and are unaware or ignorant…
Pawpaw, also called papaya, is amongst the most cultivated fruits in the world, especially in tropical areas. Unlike other fruits, where the only beneficial part is the seed, here, the pawpaw has shown broad pharmacological potential where the leaves, fruits, and seeds are medicinal and have been used for ages as herbal medicinal practices with…
A sausage roll is a savory pastry that consists of a tube of sausage meat wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry. The pastry is usually puff pastry, but shortcrust pastry is also used. The sausage meat is seasoned with herbs and spices, giving it a delicious, savory flavor. The pastry is crispy and flaky on the…
Pounded yam, also known as Iyan in western locations of Nigeria, is a yam recipe made by boiling the yam and then pounding it with a mortar and pestle until it stretches out like a dough. It is one of the popular healthy swallows in Nigeria. Pounded yam is used to eat delicious Nigerian soups…
Potato leaves are the green foliage of the potato plant, scientifically known as Solanum tuberosum. While potatoes are commonly known for their starchy tubers, the leaves of the plant are also edible and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The leaves are versatile and can be consumed raw or cooked. They can be…
It’s Inevitable – everyone gets sick at some point in their lives, and no matter what it is, it always feels like a drag. You might not be feeling like yourself, running a fever, and even being in bed for a few days. It can be easy to want to do nothing and sleep it…
Tom Tom sweets are popular cough drops and throat lozenges known for their soothing properties and refreshing flavors. It is an elliptical, black and white candy, with strong menthol flavour. The sweet has been around for decades now and has evolved into a sort of icon here in Nigeria. It is not uncommon for many…
