Okpehe is a traditional Nigerian seasoning made from fermented seeds of Prosopis africana. It is obtained from a single species, Anonychium africanum, a tree native to northern Sub-saharan Africa. It is also known as African mesquite, iron tree, gele (in Malinke), okpehe, and somb tree. The Idoma and Igala people of Nigeria refer to both…
Yellow peppers, also known as yellow bell peppers, are vibrant and nutritious vegetables that offer a range of health benefits due to their rich nutrient profile. Yellow pepper is one of the many color variations of bell peppers, including green, red, orange, and even purple. Yellow peppers are characterized by their bright yellow color, crisp…
Nuts are a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-eat natural edible food. Most nuts are ready to eat and do not require any processing. However, others must go through a series of steps before being consumed. Walnuts and almonds are two popular nuts in the world. This article will provide you with the health benefits of walnuts…
Garlic and ginger are two wonderful spices that are often used for cooking. Here in Nigeria, we use garlic and ginger to prepare a wide range of dishes, that it has now become a common cooking ingredient. People also use garlic and ginger to add flavour to other things like drinks, such as zobo and…
Guava is a tropical fruit which are oval in shape, contains tiny edible seeds, and is covered with greenish skin. These tropical trees originate in Central America. Guava, which is botanically called Psidium guajava, has been used traditionally to cure certain ailments. It’s fruit and leaves are have tremendous benefits, but we’ll discuss more on…
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….
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…
Breadfruit is a tropical fruit from the mulberry family, and it has a striking resemblance with a Jackfruit, but breadfruit is not a jackfruit. This fruit comes from a flowering tree scientifically known as ‘Artocarpus Altillis’. It is a large fruit that green outside and yellow inside. Breadfruit can be used to prepare so many…
In the quest for weight loss, the public has brainwashed us with a big fat lie—that all fat is generally harmful (a fallacy that has consciously been elevated for several decades), the lie has even extended to cover all fat, not just a few harmful ones. Many food companies in Nigeria made us believe that…
Nutmeg has been around for many years now, and it is being used for several purposes ever since then. Nutmeg is used by many Nigerians in cooking various delicacies. The scientific name of nutmeg is Myristica fragrans. Although, nutmeg is used for its flavour, there are so many health benefits of nutmeg, which you will learn…