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.
Green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet. It’s loaded with antioxidants that have many health benefits, which may include: improved brain function fat loss protecting against cancer lowering the risk of heart disease There may be even more… Read More »Benefits of green tea
Eggs are one of the few foods that should be classified as “superfoods.” They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet. Here are 10 health benefits of eggs that have been confirmed in human studies. 1. Incredibly Nutritious Eggs… Read More »Boiled eggs and toast