Irish Potato is a tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum, and it is consumed in almost every part of the world, ranging from Africa, Asia, America, and lots more. In Nigeria, Irish potatoes are a widely consumed food product. Irish potato farming in Nigeria is also a big market, as the country is…
Did you know, the food you cook, no matter how delicious or expensive it is, can be bad for you when cooked in an unhealthy way? Also, no matter how great we are at cooking, there are habits or actions we unintentionally commit while cooking, which can make our food unhealthy. Habits are tough to…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it has a direct impact on how your body will function throughout the day. Breakfast gives the body and brain with energy after ‘fasting’ overnight. In addition to the above, some other reasons you should eat healthy foods at breakfast is because breakfast influences your…
Pepper fruit [scientifically known as Dennettia tripetala G. Baker.] is a peppery fruit from the Annonaceae family, and it is widely consumed in West African countries like Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and the likes. This spicy fruit is often called different names by different tribes in Nigeria; it is called “Mmimi” in Igbo land, “Ata…
African Velvet tamarind, scientifically known as Dialium Guineense is an indigenous fruit popularly consumed in West African countries, including Nigeria. This seasonal fruit is often called different name by each tribe; the Yorubas call it “Awin,” Igbos call African velvet tamarind, Icheku, while the Hausas call it “Tsamiyar kurm.” Nigerian velvet tamarind is one of…
Nigerian pear or African pear is a delicious fruit that originates from the Western Part of Africa, and it is often eaten with roasted or cooked corn. In the southeastern part of Nigeria, it is called Ube. However, Nigerian pear is scientifically known as Dacryodes Edulis. However, apart from being a super delicious fruit, Nigerian…
Black pepper is one of the most popularly used spices across the world, and it has been adding spicy flavors to numerous dishes for thousands of years. Black pepper is the most traded spice in the world, and it is also one of the most common spices used on preparing dishes around the world. That’s…
The bitter leaf plant, scientifically known as Vernonia Amygdalina is a medicinal herb that grows in tropical Africa and it is tagged “bitter” due to its bitter taste. However, this vegetable is one of the most versatile and beneficial plants in the world as it is used for medicinal, culinary, and even curative purposes. In…
A double chin is a common condition characterized by an accumulation of submental fat below your chin. Although there are numerous factors that could result in this condition, some of the most common factors include weight gain, genetics, as well as aging. You will learn about the causes of a double chin in this article….
Tiger nuts are edible tubers which originate from ancient Egypt, and they are very nutritious as they contain several potent nutrients, including carbohydrate, fat, fiber, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, iron, zinc, etc. Tiger nuts are cultivated and eaten in many parts of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. In Nigeria, tiger nuts…
