Carrots are a root vegetable, typically orange in color, but can also be found in other colors such as purple, black, red, white, and yellow. They are a good source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or used in a variety of recipes such as soups, stews, salads, and…
Tuwo Shinkafa is a delicacy that emerged from Nigeria’s northern regions. It’s a soft and sticky pudding made from local rice and is served with soups such as Miyan Kubewa, Miyan Kuka, Miyan Taushe. Another similar types of swallow that are common in Nigeria are Tuwo masara (made with maize or corn). However, this article discusses the health benefits…
There are so many types of fats in foods that we eat. Some are healthier than others, and we are constantly advised to keep away from the unhealthy type of fat due to the many adverse health effects they have. One of such type of fat is trans fat. Trans fat, or trans-fatty acids, is…
Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus that affects the liver. This organ plays a crucial role in keeping our bodies healthy by removing impurities from the food we eat. For any patient with hepatitis B undergoing treatment, there isn’t a restriction on what they can or cannot eat. However,…
Intestine meat is a type of organ meat that is commonly consumed in some cultures as a traditional food. Animal intestines after it has been cleaned and fried or sautéed, is often called Chitterlings or Chitlins. In Nigeria, it is called ’roundabout’ and is usually sourced from cows or goats. It is also called it…
Water is essential to life. Both plants and animals need water to survive. Water has a lot of uses in our everyday lives, but drinking water is something we cannot go a day without doing because water helps to quench thirst. But you should not only drink water when you are thirsty. There are a…
Groundnut paste is a thick, delicious creamy substance made from groundnut and other ingredients. It is known as peanut butter, and it comes with numerous health benefits. Groundnut Paste is also called Okwu Ose, Okwu Oji, and Ose Oji by Nigerians and can be used as a dessert. Ose Oji is made from roasted groundnut and can be eaten…
Cabbage is a very healthy and nutritious vegetable. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and more. There is green, white, and red cabbage. Cabbage can be used to prepare a range of delicacies, but in this part of the world, it is mostly used in salad…
Catfish, scientifically known as Siluriformes, are a diverse group of ray-finned fish, which be found on all continents, except Antarctica. There are over 3000 species of catfish found in freshwater settings like rivers and streams. However, some species have evolved to live in saltwater and caverns. Catfish has been used to prepare delicacies such as catfish…
Every day, we have to deal with waste in and around the home. The troubling thing is that there seems to be no way to get rid of them. Instead, day after day, we continue to pile up waste until it becomes a problem. The kind of world we live in today and the lifestyle…
