This specie of pear is mostly found in Africa. It is most commonly eaten with corn. It the season of corn. African pear or bush pear is a popular street food in Nigeria, mostly eaten with roasted or boiled corn. When unripe, it is pink in colour but turns dark purple when ripe. Among its many nutrients are carbohydrates, sugars, fibre, vitamins such as thiamine, pantothenate, folate, vitamin C and B6, niacin and riboflavin. It also contains antioxidants and minerals. 1. Helps in increasing skin health Because Ube is rich in Vitamin C, it is a strong antioxidant and a dietary supplement that…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Islam is the official religion of these countries and Arabic their official language. North Africa consists of seven countries at the northernmost part of the African continent. They include Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Western Sahara and Tunisia. The Sahara is a dominant feature of the North African landscape. The countries also share a common ethnic, cultural and linguistic identity that is unique to this region. Islam is the official religion of these countries and Arabic their official language. 1. Algeria Algeria is the tenth-largest country in the world and the largest in Africa. It is bordered to the northeast…
Potatoes helps renew cells, movement, digestion and brain development. Irish potatoes act as a rich source of carbohydrates and fibre. It is an ideal choice for people dieting as it offers enough energy for your body without making you add weight. 1. Improves Gut Health An Irish potato can give you 12% of the fibre you need which helps to promote your gut health. It also has higher levels of dietary fibre that makes it a perfect choice to improve your digestion and regularize your bowel movements. Irish potatoes also protect your body from developing colon cancer. 2. Irish potato…
France’s capital city, Paris is popularly known as the city of love, which is why couples from all around the world make a pilgrimage to the city. It has long been the most romantic city for valentine getaways, newlywed honeymoon, and romantic vacations. Paris, being relatively small with extra-wide streets is perfect for couples to stroll hand-in-hand. The city is illuminated by romantic lights that showcase the beautiful landscapes of the city. Paris has a natural hill called the Wall of I Love You; Les Mur des je t’aime in French which is visited by many couples. The wall has…
Ofada rice is a type of local brown rice grown in Nigeria which is unpolished and not genetically modified. White rice is a staple food in the Nigerian diet and brown rice is highly underrated. Here’s why you should have more of Ofada rice. Ofada rice is a local rice produced in Nigeria, it is short and has brown stripes before it is cultivated without chemicals. Though looked down upon for its unrefined, local nature, and unique smell, it contains lots of vitamins and minerals that are good for your health. It is also high in fiber and is a…
Everybody knows that plantain is an energy given food, but what is unknown to most people is that it carries some unbelievable health benefits. Studies have shown that plantains provide essential minerals that help keep your body running efficiently. As a matter of fact, a cup of sliced, cooked plantains has 49 milligrams of magnesium and 716 milligrams of potassium, giving you 15 percent of your recommended daily intake for each of these minerals. And according to a 2012 article, published by English researchers, it was stated that plantain may help prevent infectious diseases that are associated with diarrhea. Furthermore,…
This smoothie is packed with protein (no weird powder needed) and the perfect healthy treat or breakfast. 1 banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I like the Dutch-processed kind) 1 tablespoon peanut butter ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yoghurt 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey or maple syrup), optional ½ to ¾ cup milk (almond or cow’s milk both work well) 1 scoop of collagen peptides for added protein, optional Method Add everything to the jar of your blender, and blend until smooth. Add more milk as needed to process until smooth. Enjoy right away.
Food is part of the basic necessity of life. We all love food but as Nigerians, there are some foods we can’t live without. These foods are already a part of us. We either take them as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Either way, we can’t do without eating them in a week. Here are 5 foods we can’t live without: Bread Bread is a major food in Nigeria. It can be eaten at any time of the day. It can be eaten with beans, egg, Moi moi, akara. It can also be taken with tea, pap, custard, or even soft…
Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria and is known for its nightlife. Lagos is referred to as the “city that never sleeps” because the city comes alive in the dark. It provides several places for you to have fun at night. From clubs to cinemas to lounges, exploring Lagos at night can be very interesting. Here are some things you should do in Lagos at night: 1. Go for a walk Taking a walk at night can be very interesting because you get to see the fun-filled and interesting parts of Lagos. When you’re going on a walk, make…
Productivity is how efficient you are at completing tasks. Productivity is needed in your day-to-day life. Productivity helps to reduce stress and prevent mistakes. Productivity will also help you to be more effective, especially in achieving your goals. Here are some of the ways you can be more productive; 1. Have a to-do list Write out a list of activities or things you need to do for the day. This will help increase your productivity and also reduce stress. Having so many tasks can be very overwhelming, especially when you can’t remember everything. Having a to-do list will help you…
It’s not often you have an entire weekend to spend time doing things you enjoy without other work obligations or commitments. When that time comes around, you best have something to do whether you want to be alone or with a group of friends and family members! Do you finally have a free weekend and need some ideas on what to do? Then let’s do it right. Here are 5 fun things to do this weekend! 1. Bake your favorite sweets Apple pie? Peanut butter cookies? Choose your favorite sweet and bake them to perfection. This is the perfect way…
Over 1.5 million cases of heart attack are reported every year in Nigeria. A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. This blockage often leads to the death of tissue because of the shortage of blood supply, and it can cause damage to the muscle heart. Reports show that heart attacks kill more than twice as many women as breast cancer every year. Women have a worse chance than men of surviving their first heart attack. This could be due to the fact that symptoms differ between men and…