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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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15 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF MAIZE OR CORN

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.

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BENEFITS OF CORN OIL

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.

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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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INSTANT POT CORN ON THE COB

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.

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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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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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20 REASONS YOU NEED THE AFRICAN WALNUT (TETRACARPIDIUM CONOPHORUM)

African Walnuts I grew up realizing that one of my mum's favourite fruity snacks right from her childhood is the ukpa fruit. Infact, she dearly loved every bit of this fruit that she planted the trees in our compound as well as our farmlands. As a child, I had my curiosity over her great attachment to this fruit which prompted me to start bombarding her with several questions on why this fruit 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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SPECTACULAR BENEFITS OF SWEET ORANGE

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.

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BENEFITS OF SWEET WOODRUFF

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

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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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ROASTED SWEET CORN WITH COCONUT

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.

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Roasted Sweet Corn

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.

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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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Boiled Sweet Corn On The Cob Recipe

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.

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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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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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BEETROOT POWDER, BANANA, PEAR, PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE

The combination of a hint of beetroot powder, the aromatic flavour from the vanilla, with the sweetness from the pitted dates made this beetroot powder, banana, pear, pineapple smoothie recipe a winner. Another great smoothie recipe for the archives.

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PINEAPPLE, MANGO, PEAR & MARGARITA SMOOTHIE

This pineapple, mango, pear & margarita smoothie recipe only takes a few ingredients, less preparatory work and less time to blend up and you have a tasty, fulfilling and satisfying drink that I believe that anyone would like. If you think that this pineapple, mango, pear & margarita smoothie is calling your name right now, then you just simply have to try it.

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