Aubergine botanically known as Solanum melongena and commonly referred to as eggplant or garden egg belongs to the nightshade family of bitter apple S. incanum. It is a tender tropical perennial crop measuring at least 16 to 57 inches tall, with broad lobed leaves, which are up to 4–8 inches long and 2–4 inches broad. It has a spiny stem with a white to purple flower, bearing five lobed corolla an
Grasshopper You might ponder ~ ~ ~ is grasshopper edible? Why do I need to include it in my diet? How can I eat this hopping insect?How can a little creature that normally produce chirping noise while hopping around the garden be part of my diet? No not for me! I've never and will never eat this type of creature! Well, what if there are no other options like meat, fish, birds, crustaceans and se
Cocoyam possesses high nutritional values when compared with others like cassava and yam, with substantial vitamin, mineral and proteinous contents. As a relatively well-known staple crop in the underdeveloped and developing countries, it can serve as a weaning food and its leaves are sometimes used as vegetables for cooking.Cocoyam belongs to the family of Araceae and some species include Xanthos
From time immemorial, agriculture has been a crucial sector in the economy of most countries especially in the area of growing cash crops like palm kernels, rubber, cocoa, coffee, cotton, peanuts and cashew. These cash crops contribute immensely to the economy of these countries and one of such crops that I've picked interest to discuss with you is cashew. Apart from being a cash crop, cashew is a
This post is dedicated to all mothers because MOTHERHOOD ROCKS! As a new mother, are you breastfeeding your baby? If yes, are you exclusively breastfeeding your baby? Do you breastfeed your baby on demand (responsive breastfeeding) or do you breastfeed based on a timely routine? Do you supplement breastmilk with infant formula, water etc? Are you aware of the advantages of breastfeeding? Do you know the benefits of breastmilk and why it is essential for the healthy-being of your baby? Well, these few questions have been thrown at you to ponder upon. Find out why you need to breastfeed your baby now.
Presently, there has been some new developments and advancements towards the use of nutritious foods in alleviating the difficulties of malnutrition and short food supply, especially in the underdeveloped countries. Apart from the widely available food products, much attention has also been drawn towards underutilised crops as a means of boosting food supply, improving nutritional value and human
Sugar Apples Have you ever heard of, seen, eaten or used sugar apple? If yes, what spectacular things about this fruit do you actually know about? If no, just relax and read through this article. But apart from eating the sugar apple as a fruit, are you equally aware that this fruit goes beyond being a normal to a phenomenal fruit? Did you know that you can convert this fruit as your quick homem
Satisfying, healthy and nutritious, this substantial freshly grilled aubergine with lemon dressing makes a perfect tasty starter! The collection of spices used during the preparation also added an excellent depth of flavour and aroma that you can't afford to miss.
Now is the time you have to throw together some great ingredients for a delicious Moroccan chickpea and vegetables dish. This is a meal you can never afford to miss as it is quite tasty, delicious, drooling & above-all super healthy.
Cassava Tubers Over the years, plants have remained an indispensable part of our lives. Yes, you can bet me on this because without plants, life will not be complete. Plants play essential role in the cycle of nature because life depends greatly on them, for example, plants provide us food, medicine, shelter, fragrance, clothing, flavours and fresh air. Being an integral source of food, photosyn
Ogbono Seeds What is your favourite soup? Ask me mine and I'll gladly shout ~ ogbono soup!!!Each time I eat ogbono soup reminds me to concur to an interesting story my dear mother told me about my passion for this delectable soup. My mum told me that right from when I was a year old baby, I usually enjoyed and looked forward to eating this delectable soup. By the time I got to two years old, I w
Ricinodendron heudelotii Ricinodendron heudelotii There is no doubt that we are blessed and surrounded by countless plants and trees that offer countless benefits to us. However, the call to action is for us all to regularly acknowledge these amazing plants so as to completely gain all the benefits they offer to us. One of such plants that is of great importance but yet under-utilized is the R
There is almost nothing better to complement your main meal such as white rice or spaghetti than a delicious, appetizing and freshly cooked aubergine stew. Still hot from the pot, garnished with some fired aubergines and fresh mint leaves, it can't really get any better than this.
Aubergine (eggplant) soup is a perfect delicious and healthy soup for dinner. Packed with amazing spices and ingredients for a flavoursome and aromatic soup for your delight.
Baked vegetables with parmesan cheese is a very simple recipe to prepare, but most people will find it time consuming to gather and cut all of the required vegetables. The necessary ingredients include aubergine (eggplant), parmesan cheese, sweetcorn, mushroom, onions and bell peppers
Cabbage botanically known as Brassica oleracea is an edible multi-layered green, white or purple leafy vegetable. It is closely related to other crops such as cauliflower, brussels sprouts and broccoli. It is believed that cabbage originated from Europe before it spread to other parts of the world where it is used in many cuisines.
When you think of one of the major popular staple crops that is being consumed in almost every part of the world, then think of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas). This is an important vegetable crop that plays distinctive role in both developing and developed countries due to its richness in nutrients, low input requirements and popularity. Sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the C
One of the oldest oil crops that is mainly planted in Africa and Asia for its unique flavour and high oil content is sesame. Sesame is notable for its numerous beneficial properties such as anti-hypersensitivity, antioxidative, anticancer, anti-immunoregulation and immunoregulatory. It is also useful for controlling the blood pressure level, managing dermatological diseases and for lowering the cholesterol level.
What do you know about Moringa? Are you aware of the amazing benefits of Moringa? Did you know that Moringa tree is regarded as one of the world’s most vital trees as almost every part of the tree can be used either for medicinal or culinary purposes? Here are the important things you need to know about this amazing tree.
Milk Do you like milk? If yes, how often do you take it? If no, what are your reasons? Whatever may be the case, this post details some noteworthy facts about milk that you definitely need to know, including some milk benefits and side effects. Before we proceed, it might interest you to know that the past years have recorded an increasing alert on the importance of maintaining healthy nutrition
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