It is no doubt that a healthy diet promotes a healthy eyesight hence we are constantly advised to always eat healthy and minimize our intake of certain foods and spices. Here in Nigeria, there are several indigenous traditional meals that we can prepare and consume on daily basis to keep our eyes healthy. These meals…
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…
Carbohydrates are one of the six classes of food. It is described as energy-giving, meaning it supplies the body with energy. They are a very essential part of our daily diet as it has a lot of health benefits. Carbohydrates are present in fruits, vegetables, root crops, grains, and so on. These days, carbohydrates have…
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…
Green pepper is unripe bell pepper used globally for culinary purposes. They are often thought of as vegetables, but are fruits employed while cooking to spice up meals. These are mildly sweet fruit found in varieties of cuisines. Green peppers, unlike their fiery cousins, have little to no heat. Green peppers have thick walls, are…
Anti-inflammatory foods are foods that help to manage or reduce the rate of inflammation in the body. Inflammation, by itself, is not a bad thing. It is the body’s way of responding and protecting itself from infection, injury, or any kind of physical harm, including irritation. What happens here is that the body releases white…
Bitter yam Dioscorea dumetorum is a specie of yam that is native to Africa. It contains a fleshy, potato-like root that can be used for food or medicinal purposes. This article discusses the nutritional composition and health benefits of bitter yam. Bitter yam is known as cluster yam, or three-leaved yam. In parts of West…
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…
