Basil Leaves What is basil herb (Ocimum basilicum)?Basil or sweet basil is a popular culinary herb botanically known as Ocimum basilicum of the family Lamiaceae (mint). Basil is an annual plant, which is originally from Asia before spreading to other parts of the world. Basil is a Greek word βασιλεύς (basileus), which literally means king. Basil, which is highly rich in phyto-nutrients is a popu
This cucumber, lettuce, tomato, basil and parsley salad is such a refreshing and nutritious salad that will definitely sooth your tastebud anytime, any day. Crunchy, tasty and nutritious; this is such an all rounder salad dish for everyone.
Peanuts botanically known as Arachis hypogaea belongs to the species of legume of the Fabaceae family (Feng et., al 2012). It is an annual plant growing approximately 30 to 50 cm tall which originated from Paraguay. They are known with other names such as ground nuts, monkey nuts or pygmy nuts.According to the Peanut Institute, peanuts are rich sources of vitamin E, niacin, copper, phosphorus magn
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO9PNYEgs1U[/embed]I can now confidently say that I am amazingly excited that I will henceforth be using Canon EOS 6D for my food photography. I just unboxed the Canon EOS 6D Camera and I am ecstatic.Ooh la la I am mmmmmm................. as in seriously dancing!Ask me why?Well, because I am finally unboxing my Canon EOS 6d. Yes, Yes, Yes!Sorry that I a
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
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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The Ultimate easy cheesy lentils recipe you can't ever go wrong with. If you love lentils, you will love this dish because it is super aromatic, tasteful and very easy to prepare.
Among the challenging health conditions that are increasingly affecting human beings is diabetes. This is a disease condition caused by a metabolic disorder of the body systems as a result of chronic high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia). This sort of health challenge is often associated with disturbances in the metabolism of fat, carbohydrate and protein thereby causing defects in insulin activities
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
[embed]http:////gfb.global.ssl.fastly.net/podcasts/HFB_12_Treating_Diarrhea_with_plants.mp3[/embed] I suppose each and every one of us at some point in our lifetimes has suffered from diarrhoea! Maybe not the chronic type but probably the mild one. Kudos to you if you haven’t yet! You probably might be thriving in another planet! Addressing the issue of diarrhea has become an area of concern si
Beans porridge is one of my favourite meals. Mmmmmmm, I cannot tell exactly what it is about beans that get me so glued to the meals. Well, it could be its distinctive tasty nature or its nutritional contents that keep me wanting to eat this delicious legume over and over again.A few days ago while I was pondering on an ideal recipe to share with you, I came across a packet of black eyed beans t
Enjoy the vital taste of this recipe with an all-time delicious roasted chicken with sharon and kiwi salsa! Super-duper easy to prepare and so delicious.
This yam porridge is definitely a winner yam porridge! It is very colourful, yummy and super-easy-to-prepare. Wow your tastebuds with some bites and you won't regret doing so.
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.
Delectable and healthy fio-fio (pigeon peas) dish that is packed with easily available ingredients. This is a perfect dish for you and every member of your family.
You might have heard or come across bitter leaves! It could be that you have used it at some point in your life either for preparing soups, dishes or for medicinal purposes. But if I may ask, do you know the reasons why adding bitter leaves (Vernonia amygdalina) to your diet is so important? This healer plant locally known as onugbu, is a very popular plant in the African continent but its popular
Spice up your taste buds and try this breadfruit porridge recipe. The finished product is such a delectable dish you can't afford to miss. Give it a try and I bet you will love 'em......
You definitely have no reason not to give this spicy sauteed green beans recipe a try as it is very easy-to-prepare, simple, crispy and also super healthy.
Garlic botanically known as Allium sativum belongs to the onion genus, Allium. It is closely related to leek, rakkyo, chive,onion and shallot. Garlic has been recorded to be in use for over 7,000 years and originated from central Asia before it spread to Africa, America and Europe where it is mainly used for food seasoning, medicinal and culinary purposes.It is a bulbous plant which grows approxi
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