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…
Palm fruit is one of the tropical fruits that is famous in the African continent for its diverse purposes and for its amazing health benefits. There are 2 kinds of oil gotten from this fruit. They include palm oil, which is extracted from the pulp of the oil palm fruit, and palm kernel oil, which…
Beans are one of the popular sources of protein. It is a leguminous plant that are extremely nutritious and contains essential nutrients which serve different purposes for the proper growth of the body. We have varieties of beans some of much include; black beans, baked beans, kidney beans, white beans, brown beans etc. Today we…
Nuts are a very important part of our diet. No matter the kind of lifestyle you keep or whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will find that nuts are very enjoyable. You can either eat it as a snack, on-the-go, or add it to your cooking. Some of these nuts are gotten from…
Sugar, in its molecular form known as glucose, is essential for our brain function. It is the fuel needed by the body to provide energy in order to carry out our activities. However, taking in too much sugar can be detrimental to your health. Many people consume loads to sugar daily through the foods and…
Vegetables are essential nutrients for a healthy body not only because of their numerous functions but also for their sumptuous tastes and colour they add to our meals. Vegetables are mostly green. Sometimes we may feel that these vegetables taste so bad. Well, that might not be the case if we learn to cook them…