Corn: The Studies, Myths, Facts and Tips. Enjoy!
Whole-grain corn is as healthy as any cereal grain, rich in fibre and many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is typically yellow but comes in a variety of other colours, such as red, orange, purple, blue, white, and black. Today, numerous varieties are cultivated, but the most common are flint, dent, sweet, and popcorn. Corn […]
Beef Stew – A ‘Resaucefull’ and Nutritious Food
Beef stew or any other stews is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. Ingredients in a stew can include any combination of vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, onions, beans, peppers and tomatoes) or meat, especially tougher meats suitable for slow-cooking, such as beef. […]
The Nigerian Moin-Moin as a Super Food
We should know that Moin-Moin is made from beans which are very nutrient-rich. They are a fabulous source of vegetarian protein and fibre, two nutrients that help you stay full and satisfied. The protein and fibre in beans also temper the rise in blood sugar that occurs after a meal, which can help stabilize mood. […]
Workout Sessions: Healthy Foods Before and After
If you are reading this then you are for sure a person who loves to keep your body in shape and perform your daily workout regime without a miss for a fit body and good health. To keep your body healthy and in good shape, you need to eat proper diet advice always which would […]
Colour of Your Foods: What Does it Tell You?
Eating colour Dividing organic produce by colour is a far more scientific method than it first appears. What people have found is that there are a lot of common factors when it comes to fruits and vegetables of a common colour. From the vitamins and phytonutrients they contain to illnesses they prevent, foods of the […]
Does Anyone Care for Some Chips and Dip?
So, we featured Chips and Dip, a tasty recipe from Itoro Eduok, one of our food enthusiasts based in the U.S. She believes so much in the need to inform people that healthy food choices can be delicious and appetising as well. Your recipes, food stories and experience too can be featured on our blog. Contact […]
Cut Out That Mid-Morning Snack With These Simple Tips
When you’re trying to eat healthily, chances are that you focus mostly on your meals. You sit down every evening and look with satisfaction at your plate full of lean proteins and leafy greens. And think fondly of the quinoa salad you made yourself for lunch that day. And then you look on the scales […]
Please, please, please! Bring Back Our Foods!!
Yes, please bring back our foods! The caption sounds more like a rescue mission as seen in the case of Chibok girls. Well, yes the same applies to the foods I have missed. As a child in the eastern region of Nigeria. I got so attached to some foods which at a point in my […]
In this Season: 4 Healthy Living Tips For You
It’s another festive season in Nigeria. That time of the year when so many merry activities take place. There is weddings to attend, traditional festivals to catch up with, and the Christmas and New year celebration in the air. As much as I have my reservations about this season, one thing I can’t deny is […]
Food Types For Healthy Teeth And Gums
Having healthy teeth and gums is important to leave a disease-free life. In fact, our quality of life depends a lot on the kind of dental health we possess. That’s why it’s important to never ignore oral care else it may lead to a lot of other problems in the body. It’s also true that […]
