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18 REASONS YOU NEED THE AFRICAN OIL BEAN (UKPAKA OR UGBA)

Developing countries are faced with many food-related challenges especially as it pertains to meeting up with the increasing food demand. As a result of this, several approaches have been adopted as a means of augmenting other main staple food so as to address the issue of malnutrition and poor feeding in these parts of the globe. I suppose that the basic privilege of everybody ought to be channel

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BENEFITS OF AFRICAN PEAR (DACRYODES EDULIS)

These past years have recorded human beings acquisition of tremendous knowledge regarding what to eat and what not to eat, the use of plants,  herbs and fruits around us for both consumption and medicinal purposes.Honestly, my lifetime memoirs wouldn't be complete without mentioning about this one "buttery" staple seasonal fruit - ube. I started eating the African pear since I was young and I've a

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UGBA AND OKPOROKO

Ugba and okporoko is such a delectable dish that is pretty easy to prepare, appetizing, nutritious and packed with loads of interesting ingredients.

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11 POWERFUL BENEFITS OF MUNG BEANS

Mung Beans Even though legumes are such a popular staple food, yet most of us are oblivious of the tremendous benefits this food class can offer to us. Besides, notwithstanding the increasing awareness to make this class of food a part of our daily diet, yet several people are still ignorant of what they stand to gain by simply eating legumes. It is very heartbreaking that certain individuals, e

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REASONS YOU NEED PINTO BEAN

Pinto Beans How often do you eat pinto bean? Are you aware of the reasons you need pinto bean in your diet? If you tick all the boxes to the above questions, then you would have been benefiting from all the remarkable benefits that this amazing pulse renders. If otherwise, then it is high time you started steering your attention towards this special legume.Being an excellent source of protein, a

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HERE'S WHAT YOU STAND TO GAIN FROM THE AFRICAN LOCUST BEANS

It is just phenomenal how we are surrounded with countless valuable plants that are not only essential for maintaining a friendly ecosystem but as well as for supporting our bodies. While some of these plants serve as food for man, others are used for medicinal or some other significant purposes.  But the concern is that we often fail to acknowledge most of these valuable plants in other to gain a

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BENEFITS OF CANARIUM SCHWEINFURTHII (AFRICAN ELEMI)

Complementary medicine has become a mainstay in today's health care system and many people are continuously relying on herbal plants and fruits to accomplish their elementary health care needs. Canarium schweinfurthii Engl., which is popularly known as African elemi, canarium, ube osa, mpafu, kenari or mbani is such a tropical tree that is highly beneficial to human beings. African elemi is a smal

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20 ICONIC BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL AND HOW TO PRODUCE VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

Do you enjoy eating coconut fruit? Did you know that an oil can be produced from coconut? What do you know about coconut and its oil? Is coconut oil part of your regular diets? Do you think that coconut oil is healthy enough for human consumption? Or do you belong to the school of thought that coconut oil is unhealthy for human consumption? Well, this write-up throws light on some important facts you need to know about this nature's gift to humanity. Read through to ascertain if the coconut oil is healthy or unhealthy for your consumption. You will also find out the different types of coconut oil, the amazing benefits of coconut oil as well as the various methods you can produce coconut oil from the comfort of your kitchen.

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12 OUTSTANDING BENEFITS OF PASSION FRUIT

Passion fruit is a berry type of fruit that is borne on vines. This distinctive fruit contains numerous seeds that are encompassed by aromatic gelatinous juicy pulp. Its unique aroma is due to the numerous volatile compounds that degenerate with an increasing temperature. The passion fruit can either be yellowish or purple in colour. Here are some important reasons why this fruit is highly essential to us.

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WHY YOU ARE DOOMED WITHOUT AVOCADO

Hass Avocado Are you concerned about your health status? Have you ever considered changing your diet for an healthier option? Are you considering including more fruits and vegetables in your diet as recommended by World Health Organisation? Whichever category you fall into, I urge you to take your time and read through this article as I unravel some reasons why you are doomed without avocado. Li

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SWEET CORN WITH AFRICAN PEAR (OKA NA UBE)

When you think of a perfect way of pairing your sweet corn, then think of this recipe because corn with African pear (oka na ube) dish is a special delicacy you can't just afford to miss.

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CHIA SEEDS NUTRITIONAL VALUES, BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Chia Seeds To stay and remain healthy, you must eat only healthy foods. Unfortunately, our present day dynamic environment is not presenting an enabling platform that fosters a strict intake of only healthy foods. This is observed with the increasing production, distribution and circulation of artificial and junk foods.Furthermore, the high consumption of dietary fat and starchy food remains a m

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SWEET CORNS & BUTTERFRUITS

I was so elated when I visited an Asian shop last week and saw some butterfruits displayed for sale. Butterfruit is also known as African pear and it is scientifically referred to as Dacryodes edulis. Butterfruit is one distinctive fruit that is highly nutritious and packed with fatty acids and triglycerides.While I was still busy pricing the butterfruits, two other customers came into the shop an

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POACHED PEAR WITH BEETS

Coming up with this recipe wasn't a bad idea for me at all.... very yummy and above all nutritious due to the immense benefits of both beets and pear.A few days ago, while I was with a friend, she recommended that I come up with this recipe which is just a perfect dessert because all the ingredients are just amazing.Poached pear with beets may not be anything new or fantastic, but this particular

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30 SPECTACULAR BENEFITS OF COTTON

I grew up hearing so much about cotton! Yes, I can still remember vividly how my teacher would always remind my classmates and I that our school uniforms were all made from cotton. Initially, I had my doubts on how fabrics such as school uniforms and other forms of clothing can be made from a common plant. Mmmmmmmm..... Well, I urge you not to blame me because that was what my brain could grasp at

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28 REASONS WHY YOU NEED BLACK SEED (NIGELLA SATIVA)

Nigella sativa Flower Medicinal plants remain a great source of both edible and therapeutic means of livelihood for us since time immemorial. Most of these plants are used as herbal traditional medicines and even as allopathic medicines for treating various diseases and certain health-related conditions. Some of these plants are equally used as spices for flavouring and spicing up food for good

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AMAZING BENEFITS OF EHU SEEDS (MONODORA MYRISTICA)

If I may ask, can you count the number of spices in the whole wide world or better still the ones you are acquainted with? I can count quite a lot of which the ehu seeds (Monodora myristica) are part of them. Monodora myristica is a perennial plant that belongs to the family of Annonaceae and its seeds are an aromatic spice that acts as a local nutmeg substitute. Monodora myristica, which is popul

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Baked Pear & Blueberries Oat

The Baked Pear & Blueberries Oat recipe begins with carefully gathering all the required ingredients together___ oats + pears + blueberries + coconut flakes + honey + raisins+cinnamon and brown sugar.

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REMARKABLE BENEFITS OF CARROT AND ITS OIL

Fruits and vegetables remain a vital part of our diets. One important root vegetable that is also categorised as a fruit is the carrot. Carrot has gained tremendous recognition as a result of its high nutritional value and bioactive constituents. It provides us with numerous micronutrients, nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for the healthy functioning of the body. Here are the reasons why carrot should be part of your regular diet.

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FRIED BEAN CAKE || HOW TO FRY AKARA

If eating nutritious proteinous snacks is something you are into, then these fried bean cake (akara) snacks are a nice option for you. Peradventure you want to know, there's almost nothing better than a delicious, homemade fried bean cake to munch on for breakfast or brunch. The good news is that this recipe only requires a few ingredients to help it radiate.

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