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BENEFITS OF PEANUTS (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA)

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

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YAY! UNBOXING CANON EOS 6D

 [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

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NATURAL ORANGE FRUIT JUICE

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.

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WHY DO WE NEED TANGERINE?

Tangerines It is just phenomenal how our ecosystem is blessed with endless fruits which among other several essential uses are sources of medicine and good food for us all. One among this long list of beneficial fruits is the tangerine (Citrus tangerina). A little bit of intro on what this fruit is all about ----- Tangerine is a citrus fruit that has an orange-colored appearance once mature and

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19 POWERFUL MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR TREATING HEPATITIS

Being one of the most essential and largest organs in our bodies, there is a need for us to adopt only the healthy habits that will keep our livers healthy at all times. Considering that many people have resorted to several unhealthy habits that could endanger the liver, it is high time such people started making a U-turn!But peradventure you are oblivious of certain common habits that could damag

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SOME NOTEWORTHY FACTS ABOUT MILK

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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24 MIND-BLOWING REASONS YOU NEED SUGAR APPLE (SWEETSOP)

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

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17 APPARENT REASONS YOU NEED PAPAYA (PAWPAW)

Carica Papaya Medicinal plants are highly important for the overall well-being of everybody owing to the numerous beneficial attributes derived from them. The amazing benefits of these plants are greatly dependent on the valuable chemical substances that offer countless essential physiological support to our body. Some of these key chemical compounds present in such medicinal plants include; phe

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Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer

Crock-Pot CSC019 Lunch Warmer 600ml, Grey & Yellow 600ml capacity perfect for 1 person Travel secure lid and carry handle Plug in once you get to work and by lunchtime your warm lunch is ready Reheat your lunch in 2-3 hours Removable dishwasher-safe pot and detachable plug

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CUCUMBER, LETTUCE, TOMATO, BASIL AND PARSLEY SALAD

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.

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16 REMARKABLE BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE GUAVA (FEIJOA)

Pineapple guava Plants continue to play an important role as the ultimate source of food, nutrients and biologically active molecules for humanity. They are essential for consumption, socio-cultural, nutritional and therapeutic purposes. These nature’s gifts contain several chemical compounds that are beneficial for the healthy metabolic functioning of our body systems.One of such nature’s gifts

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18 INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF JACKFRUIT

Jackfruit Fruits are considered to be the most essential components of a balanced diet for a healthy body. This is basically as a result of the nutritive, medicinal and protective effects they exhibit, which therefore calls for great attention by everyone to tap into them. Most of these fruits contain phytochemicals such as alkaloids, polyphenols, caretenoids, minerals and vitamins which have be

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BLACK BEANS AND YAM (AKIDI)

Special info for you on a special day!!! Black beans and yam is a special dish you definitely need on a special day like this. And if you enjoy preparing your own meals, which I presume is the reason you are reading this post, then this recipe is a WIN WIN for you.

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HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE WITH YAM

This homemade tomato sauce with yam is deliciously cooked to satisfy your taste-bud as much as keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day. It is very easy to make, delicious and uses simple ingredients that your hands can easily reach at all times.

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ENERGY BOOSTING FRUITS

 Do you often feel dizzy, weak or tired as a result of lack of energy? Do you envisage a quick and easy-to-get energy booster? Okay, maybe you might want your energy booster to be 100% natural. Well, let's find out the possibilities of obtaining a natural energy booster from fruits.Energy production in human body is very paramount and is often associated with nutrition, exercise, stress level, bod

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WHY MUSHROOM IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF A HEALTHY DIET

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

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MUSHROOMS: THE SUPER BENEFICIAL FUNGI

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

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LIME AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS

There is a popular saying thus; "A blessing in disguise"  Literally meaning, "something good which is unrecognized at first". You might be pondering on the significance of this saying within the context of this article.Well, Just A Flashback.............Growing up, my family had a couple of lime trees in our compound. Then, we would pluck the limes for several domestic purposes and sometimes for s

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JOLLOF EGG NOODLES

Capture the amazing beauty of a sunny afternoon with a plate of delectable jollof egg noodles. With the luscious addition of some sweet peppers, fresh chives, black peppercorn, onions and a little bit of spices, this egg noodle dish cooked up really well for a delicious lunch.

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Cured Beef & Avocado Toast Lunch

There's definitely nothing better than a refreshing lunch after a busy morning. This week, I bought some air-dried wafer thin beef. I first tried this when I lived in Italy. Typically served with plenty of lemon juice, it was the simplicity of the dish that was inspirational!

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