Bananas are a popular fruit and ingredient in many dishes. While most of us discard the peels and consume only the sweet and juicy flesh of bananas, the truth is that the peels are packed with nutrients and offer a range of potential health benefits that are worth exploring. Banana peels are the outer covering…
The month of December is one marked with festivity, not just in Nigeria alone but all over the world. December is particularly special because it is the last month of the year, which naturally means it is that time when people decide to take the break they did not take during the past eleven months…
My name is Zoë Ihaza, and I was born to a Nigerian-born father and a Black American mother in Chicago, Illinois. On my paternal side of the family, our roots originate in Edo state. More specifically, some of my family resides in Usen. Although I was born and raised in the United States, I have…
Pepper is a core ingredient when cooking most dishes. The presence of pepper in a meal adds to its taste and the absence could make the meal feel bland, even though other spices may have been used. Many people add just enough pepper to give flavour to the food, but some others like their foods…
Yam porridge or yam pottage is a very delicious yam recipe though it’s eaten by many Nigerians. It is also called Asaro and is easy to prepare. It is made by boiling yam till it is tender and then cooked in a blend of peppers, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, onions, palm oil, crayfish, and seasoning. This…
Meat is a very good source of protein and other nutrients. It is also a good addition to a meal. While some people might settle for just one or two pieces of meat a day, there are those who like to eat several pieces of meat with every meal, no matter the type of food…
Lemon is one of the most popular citrus fruit, alongside orange, lime, and grape. The juice and pulps are mostly used for medicinal purposes, while most people discard the peels, not knowing the peel is full of bioactive components that are highly beneficial to human health. This article will explore the unique health benefits of…
Nothing says ‘celebration’ like a plate of fried rice in Nigeria. The food is commonly reserved for occasions such as festivities or parties. Everything about the food just gives it a rather special feeling, from the taste to the garnishing. It is indeed a special food. Fried rice is Nigeria’s second most popular rice dish,…
Breadfruit is a tropical fruit from the mulberry family, and it has a striking resemblance with a Jackfruit, but breadfruit is not a jackfruit. This fruit comes from a flowering tree scientifically known as ‘Artocarpus Altillis’. It is a large fruit that green outside and yellow inside. Breadfruit can be used to prepare so many…
One of the parts of the body with stubborn fats is the belly. Anyone can have belly fat, irrespective of stature. Most times, people don’t mind having some body fat, but belly fat can sometimes be embarrassing. Usually, people think that all they need to lose their belly fat is exercise. However, diets also have…
