So, you have decided to build your body and gain some muscles? You already know that you would have to hit the gym very often – daily if possible. But you would also have to eat well. Eating the right foods would help build your body and would make you start seeing results quickly. Not…
It is commonly known that most Nigerian foods are cooked with oil, from soups to stews to different rice varieties. It is just that the oil differs. Traditional Nigerian cuisine is rich in flavors and nutrients, but the use of oils can add unnecessary calories and unhealthy fats that may contribute to various health issues,…
Vitamin E is an important vitamin that helps many organs in your body work well. It’s also a strong antioxidant with many health benefits. Since your body doesn’t make vitamin E, you need to get it from the foods you eat. Many foods that are high in vitamin E can be found in Nigeria. This…
Scotch bonnet is a variety of chilli pepper that is found in many parts of West Africa. They are used prominently in preparing cuisines and spicing up delicacies. Scotch bonnet pepper is called Ata Rodo in the Yoruba language of Nigeria. Fresh, ripe scotch bonnets can range from green to yellow to scarlet red colours….
Seasonal foods are those foods that appear or are available at a certain time or season of the year. The season is the time when that food would be ripe and ready for harvest. Depending on the type of food, some may be available for just a few weeks while some others could be available…
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. It is the organ responsible for pumping blood, a function that is very necessary for our survival. The moment the heart ceases to function, a person stops living. This is why we have to do a lot to ensure that our heart continues…
Thinking of having a change of diet? Try going vegan. Although the vegan diet has been around for quite some time now, its popularity has increased in recent years as people look for more ways to eat healthily. The ideal vegan diet consists of plant-based foods with nothing from animals. This includes meat and by-products…
In Nigeria, the term “swallow” refers to starchy foods that are prepared into a paste and consumed with Nigerian soups. These swallows are typically made from grains, cereals, starchy roots, and vegetables, and come in the form of pastes or dumplings. Common ingredients used to make swallows include yam, plantain, cocoyam, millet, sorghum, cassava, and…
Digitaria exilis is a tiny variety of millet of the grass species that is cultivated in many parts of African. In Nigeria, it is known as acha or fonio and is widely eaten there. The Gambians refer to it as ‘findi‘ or ‘fundi.’ However, the common names of the plant are white fonio, fonio millet, and…
Cooking oils are a staple in the Nigerian kitchen, and choosing the right one can have a significant impact on our health. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which oils are the healthiest. Choosing the healthiest cooking oil to use in your dish isn’t always as simple as it appears…