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.

6 Jan 2024

MUSHROOMS: THE SUPER BENEFICIAL FUNGI

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Mushrooms In continuous quest to improve the biological functions of the body systems for healthier body, human beings consistently search for substances, with the Western world placing greater emphasis on certain herbs, shrubs, roots, foods and plants as sources of health booster. Researchers recorded over 3.5 billion individuals all over the world relying on plants and herbal medicines for hea

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.

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.

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.

19 Jan 2024

9 TOP-NOTCH BENEFITS OF TRUFFLE

in fungi By Blessing Okpala

Growing up, my dearest mummy won't cook egusi melon soup without adding osu (truffle). The amazing taste and texture osu adds to soup is just remarkable and as such, it became an ingredient we never wanted to miss out in certain dishes especially egusi soup.While my family and I were busy enjoying the delectable flavor and texture this priceless jewel offers, scientists and researchers were equall

27 Jun 2024

SPECTACULAR BENEFITS OF SWEET ORANGE

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

How often do you consume fruits? Is fruits consumption part of your everyday eating-habit? Did you know that the World Health Organisation recommends at least five portions of fruits intake on a daily basis? Yes, the human race is blessed with countless fruits but one fruit that is popular all over the globe is the sweet orange.

3 Sep 2024

BENEFITS OF SWEET WOODRUFF

in Galium odoratum L. By Blessing Okpala

Sweet Woodruff Herbal plants represent a significant part of our natural habitat however, there has been an increasing concern over the negligence of these essential herbs by human beings. To a larger extent, certain important herbs are not mainly meant to be known by only the scientists, pharmacists or doctors rather ought to be acknowledged by everyone since these herbs are God's free drugs to

3 Sep 2024

SWEET ORANGE GRANOLA

in Breakfast By Blessing Okpala

Sweet orange granola is an ideal savoury option for breakfast! Yes, a perfect savoury quickie meal to start off the day really gracefully with. Give it a try and I bet you will enjoy it.

2 Nov 2024

BEEF CASSEROLE

in Dinner By Blessing Okpala

Lighten up your day with this deliciously prepared beef casserole! Rich, delicious, easy-to-make, tasty and unbelievably satisfying that you can’t afford to miss this dish.

27 Sep 2024

SWEET TAMARIND SAUCE

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

This sweet tamarind sauce is indeed a winning homemade sauce. Packed with tangy flavour and distinctive aroma that you definitely cannot beat any time. Check out the recipe and give it a try, I bet it will turn out to be one of your all times favourite homemade sauce.

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.

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.

15 Apr 2024

WHY MUSHROOM IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF A HEALTHY DIET

in Blog By Cherry Saunders

Anyone who has a cursory interest in improving their diet has probably read an article or two on superfoods. This term is used to describe foods which are considered superior when it comes to nutritional content and, therefore, often have enhanced health benefits. Nutritionists encourage people to maximize their intake of superfoods by aiming for a colorful plate of food as rich colors signify a h

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.

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

7 Jul 2024

GRILLED MUSHROOM BURGER

in Dinner By Blessing Okpala

Try being vegetarian this time around by getting some fresh vegetables along with olive oil to give yourself some refreshing and healthy treat with grilled mushroom burger.

1 Feb 2024

Caesar Salad With Hard Boiled Eggs

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

When you think of a refreshing and delicious salad to make, think of caesar salad with hard boiled eggs. It is so easy to make, palatable, refreshing and very healthy to the body. Just follow the simple steps outlined in this recipe and prepare your own version of caesar salad.

3 Jul 2024

BENEFITS OF SWEET POTATOES (IPOMOEA BATATAS)

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

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

29 Jul 2024

CORN BEEF PIZZA

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Homemade pizza is very enjoyable and worthwhile.

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