What are bananas? Bananas are listed among the world’s most popular fruits. Native to Southeast Asia, they are now grown in many warm parts of the world. Bananas vary in color, size and shape. The most common type is the Cavendish, which is a type of dessert banana. Green when unripe, it yellows as […]
Sulfites are substances that are naturally found in some foods. They are used as an additive to maintain food color, and shelf-life and prevent the growth of fungi or bacteria. Sulfites are also used in food packaging like cellophane. Sulfur dioxides and sulfites (E220 – E228) are chemical compounds that can be naturally occurring (sulfur […]
Agbalumo is a close relative of the African star apple (Chrysophyllum africanum) which is common throughout West Africa. It is called Udara by the Igbos of the eastern and southern parts of Nigeria, and the Hausas in the northern part of the country call it Agwaluma. The English name for agbalumo is African star apple. […]
Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet so your body gets the nutrients that it needs. Nutrients are substances in foods that our bodies need so they can function and grow. They include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. When you’re pregnant, nutrition is more important than ever. You need more of […]
Good nutrition during pregnancy, and enough of it, is very important for your baby to grow and develop. To maintain a healthy pregnancy, approximately 300 extra calories are needed each day. These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Sweets and fats should be kept to a minimum. […]
Bitter leaf plant is botanically known as Vernonia amygdalina, in Hausa the plant is known as shakwa or shuwaka, in Igbo language it is called onugbu while in Yoruba the plant is called ewuro. Bitter leaf is an important component of many local cuisine, especially in the tropics where it is used in the preparation of […]
Fearless Energy Drinks are non-alcoholic energy boosting beverages that provides you limitless benefits at work, at training or sport, at play, at study, while in traffic, during the day and when it’s time to get loosen up at night. It is produced by Rite Foods Ltd, a major player in the Nigerian food industry. With […]
Guinea corn is a nutrient-rich grain that is often ground into flour to make bread, porridge and pancakes. Including it in your diet offers a number of nutritional and therapeutic benefits. A 1/4 cup serving of dry guinea corn contains 163 calories. Compared to other grains, guinea corn contains about the same amount of calories. […]
What is Lucozade? Lucozade is a soft drink originally created as “Glucozade” in the UK in 1927 by a Newcastle pharmacist, William Walker Hunter, it was acquired by the British pharmaceutical company Beecham’s in 1938 and sold as Lucozade, an energy drink for the sick. The company’s advertising slogan was “Lucozade aids recovery”. It was […]
Semovita is one of the most popular foods in Nigeria, hardly will you find any restaurant in the country where semovita is not on the menu. In some regions, it is even more popular than garri and pounded yam. What is Semovita made from? Many people confuse two words ‘semovita’ and ‘semolina’ as both of […]
