Yam porridge or yam pottage is a very delicious yam recipe though it’s eaten by many Nigerians. It is also called Asaro and is easy to prepare. It is made by boiling yam till it is tender and then cooked in a blend of peppers, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, onions, palm oil, crayfish, and seasoning. This…
Banana is a favourite for most people. When you pair it with fresh groundnuts, you have yourself a treat that nothing compares to. Banana is one sweet fruit people like to enjoy as often as they can. Not only is it sweet, but very nutritious as well. When people buy bananas, they buy them already…
Dietary fibre is a very important part of our diet. It is present in grains, fruits, and even vegetables. Dietary fibre has a lot of benefits, including improving digestion and preventing constipation, reducing the risk of diabetes, and lowering bad cholesterol levels in the blood. It also helps to maintain a healthy weight. Fibre is…
Banga soup, also known as palm nut soup, is made from palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis) and is popular among Africans. It is originally from the Urhobo tribe of Delta State, Nigeria. Banga soup has become a popular soup throughout the landmass, and it has different names and methods of preparing it. To prepare banga soup,…
Black-eyed bean (Vigna unguiculata) is a medium-sized, edible legume grown in many parts of the world. It is a specie of cowpea, a plant domesticated in Africa, and is sometimes called cowpea. They have a very pale color and a large black, brown, or red spot that resembles an eye, hence, the name. You might…
Guinea corn is a popular cereal in Africa. As the name says, guinea corn belongs in the same problem as corn, rice, and wheat. Known by its other name, Sorghum, guinea corn has been cultivated in Nigeria for centuries. It is one of the most produced cereal crop in the world. Guinea corn is often…
Pure cocoa powder, also known as organic cocoa powder or unsweetened cocoa powder is a healthy food ingredient made from cocoa beans. When cocoa butter is processed, the chunks of roasted cocoa bean bits left behind are ground into cocoa powder. However, you may not know that cocoa powder has several benefits that can help…
Fat is one of the six classes of foods we were taught back then in primary school. It is an essential nutrient and eating foods that are rich in fat is very essential. Although there have been campaigns and movements to dissuade people from eating foods that are high in fats, due to their effects…
Many people begin their day with a bowl of oats. It is tasty, it is satisfying, it is healthy. Oats is rich in nutrients and fibre, making it one of the healthiest grain options you can find, and a very healthy way to begin your day. For those who do not like oats, you can…
Tangerines are a variety of mandarin orange, and are named after the place of origin in Tangier, Morocco. It is also known as the world’s oldest hybrid and has earned its place for its distinct flavour and loose rind that makes them easy to peel. What makes tangerine even more unique is the nutritional value…
