About 20 results found.

17 Jul 2024

15 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF MAIZE OR CORN

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Due to the increasing awareness that is drawn towards the consumption of phytochemical compounds, the intake of maize has recently gained attention for studies. Maize is considered a healthy food because of its high constituent of phytochemicals and essential nutrients. Resistant starch from maize or high-amylose maize exhibits several health beneficial effects. Due to the numerous health benefits of maize, its inclusion in our daily diets is highly recommended. Moreover, the increasing population continues to increase the demand for more food production. Apart from satisfying the incessant demand for food, maize has been proven to meet up with both our nutritional, pharmaceutical, therapeutic, economic, medical and industrial demands.

12 Sep 2024

BENEFITS OF CORN OIL

in Corn Oil By Blessing Okpala

Corn is a very popular cereal in the world and remains a staple food in various countries. But are you aware that corn is an excellent source of oil? Find out how you can benefit from corn oil.

5 Sep 2024

SWEET CORN WITH AFRICAN PEAR (OKA NA UBE)

in Dinner By Blessing Okpala

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.

7 Apr 2024

INSTANT POT CORN ON THE COB

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

What other better ways of spending time at home than trying out some really simple recipes just like this corn on the cob. This instant pot corn on the cob is a very simple recipe. So when next you go shopping, pop some corn cobs into your shopping cart so you could whip this dish up.

22 Nov 2024

HERE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF COCOA

in Plants By Blessing Okpala

Cocoa Pod A greater part of the world population, especially the developing countries depend so much on traditional medicines obtained from plants. Most of these medicinal plants are sources of food and means of tackling several chronic diseases. Interestingly, this has remained the key reason why there are several ongoing studies in this regard.No doubt plants are natural sources of several che

19 Jul 2024

12 OUTSTANDING BENEFITS OF PASSION FRUIT

in Fruit By Blessing Okpala

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.

30 Apr 2024

18 WONDROUS BENEFITS OF PEPPER FRUIT DENNETTIA TRIPETALA

in Spice By Blessing Okpala

Plants have remained an integral source of food and nutrients for both humans and animals. We simply cannot survive without them! Interestingly, they are so close to us for our usage but unfortunately, we sometimes fail to acknowledge and utilise these plants properly as we ought to do. These plants contain several chemical compounds essential for the metabolic functioning of our body systems. Som

7 Sep 2024

25 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF CATHARANTHUS ROSEUS

in Rose Periwinkle By Blessing Okpala

Pink Rose Periwinkle Plants are highly valuable to humanity and the tremendous benefits they offer are certainly unfathomable. The fact still remains that most plants offer medicinal supports to tackle several ailments that tend to pose dangers to human beings. Furthermore, several biological and chemical active compounds are claimed to be present in most of these plants.Interestingly, most of t

15 Oct 2024

35 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF THE GOLDEN APPLE (BAEL)

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

The Golden Apple We are richly endowed with numerous beneficial plants and fruits that have significant health and global importance. Most of these plants and fruits exhibit both pharmacological and therapeutic impacts on both human and animal lives. These plants contain chemical compounds that help either directly or indirectly to prevent or treat diseases as well as to promote the healthy well

16 Jun 2024

5-A-DAY AND ITS BENEFITS

in Vegetable By Blessing Okpala

How often do you eat fruit and vegetables? On a scale of 1 to 10, rate yourself.If your score is 10/10, then I wholeheartedly render a very big kudos to you.If your score is between 5 to 9, then you have done so well.If you score beneath 5, then you definitely need to wake up from your slumber right away.Yes, this serves as a clarion call to us all!!!It is still not late for you to start acknowled

21 Feb 2024

WHY YOU NEED TO EAT MORE PITAYA

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Quick question!How often do you eat fruit or better still how often should we eat fruit? I suppose we should make it a priority to include at least 5 portions of fruit in our diets on a daily basis as part of 5-A-DAY programme recommended by World Health Organization. Just try making it a habit to eat as much fruits as possible on a daily basis and I bet you will be glad to have adopted such a hea

17 Jun 2024

10 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF TOMATILLO

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Green Tomatillo Plants are undeniably the main source of food and nutrients for the entire world. They are simply priceless thus the need for us to appreciate all the benefits they offer. Besides, they are easily available, reasonably inexpensive and can be used for several valuable purposes. One of such important plants is tomatillo!Tomatillo, which is also known as Mexican husk tomato, Mexican

18 Jun 2024

INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF THE GENIPE FRUIT (GENIPS|SPANISH LIME|QUENEPA)

in BENEFITS OF GENIPE FRUIT By Blessing Okpala

I was so captivated when my hubby and I bumped into this fruit at the shopping mall. We were prompted to take a closer look at it to know exactly what type of fruit it is and then we later interrogated the seller about this exotic fruit. One major statement from the seller that drew our attention to this fruit was that it is highly medicinal and can help to detox the stomach from toxins. We were w

13 Aug 2024

NATURAL ORANGE FRUIT JUICE

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Orange fruit drink is known for its high beneficial impact on human health as a result of its rich constituent of vitamins and minerals especially vitamin C. Find out how to make your own version of natural orange fruit juice with ease.

29 Jul 2024

ROASTED SWEET CORN WITH COCONUT

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Roasted sweet corn with coconut is a very tasty, colorful and perfect combination for a perfect side-dish. Sometimes just an easy, quickie and simple recipe is all that you need to quench your hunger/taste-bud.

29 Aug 2024

Roasted Sweet Corn

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Roasted sweet corn is so deliciously Yummylicious especially when roasted together with the outer leaves and its husk. This helps to retain it's freshness thereby giving the corn such a juicy aroma.

30 Jul 2024

SWEET CORNS & BUTTERFRUITS

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

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

6 Jan 2024

Boiled Sweet Corn On The Cob Recipe

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Sweet corns are notable for their unique luscious and palatable tastes. Boiled sweet corn on the cob recipe is super easy and adding a pinch of salt to these corns while cooking them greatly enhances their tastes.

7 Nov 2024

WHAT YOU OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DURIAN FRUIT

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

The fact that we are surrounded by many edible medicinal plants is just phenomenal. However, it is saddening that we often at times fail to recognize and utilize these beneficial plants even when they are right in front of us. To a larger extent, it is worthy to note that having a good knowledge of certain medicinal plants around us is not only essential for maintaining a friendly atmosphere but a

1 Jun 2024

20 NOTABLE BENEFITS OF DATES

in Fruit By Blessing Okpala

A date is a fruit of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), which is distinguished by its unique sweet taste and a fleshy pulp. It is a popular fruit that provides us with diverse beneficial nutrients and medicinal properties that protect our bodies from several ailments. Here are the 20 notable benefits of dates that will definitely thrill you.

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