Groundnut are legumes that are rich in nutrients and can be used for different purposes. It is not normally eaten raw as it can be fried, boiled, or roasted. Groundnut can also be used in making groundnut oil used in desserts, and snacks. Groundnut water, which is being discussed in this article, simply means soaking…
Eating healthy is one of the keys to living a good life. What you eat contributes a lot to your health, that is why you are advised to eat foods that are rich in nutrients. The good thing is one does not have to look far to find food that is rich in vitamins and…
Is it healthy to eat watermelon seeds? I am sure that many of us have been asking that question since we were little. Watermelons are juicy, delicious fruits that almost everyone loves to eat; however, many people are fond of spitting out the seeds while eating the fruit. There are quite a number of misconceptions…
Onion is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the world. It is consumed in various ways in almost all cuisines across the globe. Leaves and bulbs gotten from the onion plant are used in preparing soups, snacks, salads, vegetables, sauces, stews, barbecue, etc. They provide aroma and flavour to the food. Onions are…
Plantain is known popularly by both the young and old and can be served either boiled, roasted or fried. Unripe plantain tastes really bad when eaten raw so don’t be deceived by the banana-like resemblance. Plantain generally are less sweeter and starchier replacement for bananas. Many people prefer eating unripe plantain over ripe plantain. This…
One of the few fruits that is widely enjoyed is banana. Banana is a sweet, tropical fruit that has a worldwide appeal. But besides its sweet taste, bananas are also popular because they are very healthy. It has a lot of nutrients and eating bananas regularly is advised, especially if you are a man. There…
Walnuts are generally very nutritious and protect our body from deficiencies. There are 20 species found all over the world. One of them is the African walnut scientifically known as Tetracarpidium conophorum. It is cultivated and consumed in many parts of Africa such as Nigeria, Togo, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Sierra-Leone and Democratic Republic of Congo. In Nigeria,…
Avocado is a great tasting fruit with a lot to offer. It can be enjoyed anyway, with some people preferring to spread the mashy pulp from the fruit on bread like butter. But no matter how you choose to eat your avocado, you will still enjoy the delicious taste of the fruit. Not only does…
What is Greek Yoghurt? Greek Yoghurt or strained yoghurt is a type of yoghurt that is strained to remove the whey (whey is a liquid which contains lactose, a natural sugar found in dairy products). This straining process results in a creamier, thicker, and sour-tasting yoghurt. Greek yoghurt is made from milk that has been…
Do you think it’s possible to lose weight while regularly consuming snacks? Regardless of what you think, it is actually very possible to lose weight with snacks. If you eat healthy, protein-rich snacks often, you can definitely lose weight. Some of these healthy snacks can even help keep you full throughout the day and reduce…