Sometimes I wonder how most locally-bred goats on the street look so robust with their furs neatly laid, and always glowing. I wondered whatever they eat to deserve such glow! A stressfree hair sheen at that! Well I didn’t have to search too far. Oh… Read More »Feeding goats at your own health expense?
• Whole grains • Nuts and dry fruits • Low-fat yoghurt and butter milk( https://cookieandkate.com/buttermilk-recipe/) • Beans and legumes • Fish and sea foods • Fruits • Vegetables • Tea • Ginger and garlic
I have a confession! I am a foodie ….Sounds funny? When we were little, my cousin once ate a dozen of bean-cake ‘akara’ and I ate just 9 pieces…smiles. Well, I don’t know why my appetite changed while growing up but I still eat well.… Read More »Are you a random eater or an intentional eater?
Have you ever thought that some insects may be edible and healthy? The truth is, some insects actually are. I remember growing up eating termites as a child. Yes! I had neighbours skilled in collecting and eating termites, so I joined their team. We would… Read More »Is it good to eat insects?
I once worked as a food processor at Vevic Farms…One of the operations at Vevic Farms includes degutting and cleaning catfish before smoking. The farm was short of the targeted amount of smoked fish needed, so we had to outsource a substantial amount of fresh… Read More »Do you have a fatty liver?
The liver, located beneath the rib cage in the right upper abdomen is the largest solid organ in the body. It removes toxins and poisonous substances from the body’s blood supply, maintains healthy blood sugar levels, regulates blood clotting, helps digest fat and perform other… Read More »What to do to prevent fatty liver?
Apple is a fleshy fruit rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitamins. Apples have been known to prevent cancer, cure diabetes, support weight loss, promote gut health, help fight asthma, protect the brain, etc. Apples can be made into these: smoothie, sauce, chips, sautéed, baked pie,… Read More »Ever heard of Apple Cider Vinegar and its 21 health benefits?
Mushroom is an edible and fleshy spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, produced above the ground or underground mainly on its food source. Other names of mushroomYoruba- Olubeje, osun, ogogoIgbo- EroHausa- Naman kazaEfik- Udib How to differentiate between good from bad mushroomThere are around 2000 edible species but… Read More »Mushroom, a total healthy package!
Plantain is one of the staple foods in tropical countries. Plantains are the bigger version of banana fruits although they contain more starch.They have thicker skin than banana and are often called cooking bananas. Plantains are thick and dense while bananas are soft. The major… Read More »Plantain| Benefits, Useful tips on plantain selection and preparation suggestions.
Yes, Dark chocolate helps to prevent and cure cold. It is a cough calmer and throat soother. Dark chocolate is a type of chocolate containing cocoa solids and cocoa butter without milk, butter, and less sugar. It is an excellent source of antioxidants and minerals.… Read More »Does Dark Chocolate cure cold?