Puff puff is a popular snack in West Africa. It is common food among small chops served in events and merry occasions. It is called Bofrot (togbei) in Ghana, botokoin in Togo, gato in Guinea and Mali, bofloto in the Ivory Coast, while Nigerians call it puff-puff or just puff snack. The snack is made with cassava flour, water, and…
Our mental and physical health is vital to a long and happy existence. So why do we find ourselves often neglecting this aspect of our life in favour of instant gratification? It does not have to be a stressful and hard process to keep our minds and body in check. Adding simple, short, and fun…
Having a strict fitness routine requires determination and huge willpower. Sticking to a routine can give your life valuable structure and organisation, but it can also lead you into an energy rut. This rut happens when you are no longer having fun and feeling energised; instead, you feel like a zombie. No one enjoys doing…
Falling off your grind is nothing to be ashamed of, and it is actually quite common due to busy schedules or unforeseen circumstances. As humans, we are creatures of habit, and when we dedicate ourselves to eating healthy or working out, we tend to stay on top of it so long as we’ve consistently done…
Many people claim they cannot start their day without a cup of coffee. This is because it gives them that boost they need to get things done. But does it come at a cost? What are the side effects, if any, of coffee? Coffee is a drink made from roasted coffee beans. These days, the…
Plantain peels (Musa paradisiaca) are not just a waste of plantains; they can also be used to improve your health. There are a lot of ways you can utilize plantain peels to benefit from their nutrients. You can decide to dry and grind it into powder form, which can be used in making fufu (this…
Tomato sauce is a popular sauce made from tomatoes, usually cooked and sometimes spiced. Tomato sauces vary in consistency from liquid to near-solid and in color from deep red to orange-red, yellow-orange, and even greenish-yellow. Tomato sauce is a very healthy sauce that can be used in diverse ways. You can take tomato sauce with…
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…
There is nothing more refreshing after a hot day outdoors than a glass of cold water. When asked to choose, people would always prefer to go for cold water rather than water that is at room temperature, and it is not hard to understand why. Cold water just seems more refreshing and satisfying. The way…
Orange leaves are the leaves of the citrus that produces the orange fruit, a fruit of various citrus species in Rutaceae family. This article explores some of the potential health benefits of orange leaves. Orange leaves are not just a delicious, fragrant addition to your tea and potpourri. They are beneficial and medicinal to your health. Orange…
