Healthy eating takes the right environment to cook food in. With these tips you can use your kitchen the healthy way and make it the ideal place to make tasty and healthy dishes. 1. Wash hands thoroughly before preparing…
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You already know that citrus (think: oranges, lemons, tangerines, limes, and grapefruit) is an excellent source of immune-boosting vitamin C. But citrus offers many other impressive health benefits, as well. Generally, citrus fruits have the highest antioxidant activity of…
Nothing says “Good Morning” better than a warm bowl of nourishing goodness called Oatmeal. For those trying to lose weight, including oats to your meals, is definitely a no-brainer. Oatmeal is the best way to have “Breakfast with Benefits”…
Moms and care givers in the house, this is for you! From 6 months old, parents usually begin to try out different foods that can complement breast milk and/or formula for their babies. Meat is an important part of…
Pumpkin Leaf, popularly known as Ugu or Ugwu here in Nigeria is commonly used in our vegetable soups. But recently, I’ve discovered a different way to enjoy its rich nutrients in all its goodness – SMOOTHIE! When you think…
What is the thing that came to your mind when you first heard about World Food Day? Reading about the day that many of us barely even know exists, the first thing that pops up, naturally, in anyone’s mind may…
Sounds interesting right? I found this specialty on 9jafoodie and I just had to try it out. It will do great for lunch or dinner. Typically, Bolognese sauce is a meat-based Italian sauce served with pasta, but here we are doing…
If you were asked, is Tomato a fruit or a vegetable, I’m sure you’d probably say a vegetable. I thought so too before, but now I know better. The confusion about ‘fruit’ and ‘vegetable’ arises because of the differences in…
Did you know the shelf-life of some items can be extended if they’re kept in cold, dry areas? From beauty items to some common tricks, here are five non-food items to put in your fridge for best results: 1. Medicines: I’ve always…
It’ a beautiful Saturday and I’m sure like me, some of you would be spending some time in the kitchen. To make your cooking experience easier, here are some interesting kitchen tips I’d like to share with you: Always…
Food servers don’t get as much recognition or respect as they deserve. I have had to endure watching people mistreat a waiter or waitress at public places and the sight was never pleasant. A recent experience inspired me to write…
Remember I once told you that I learn a lot from you in the comment section of this blog? Yes, I do! Some days ago, when I put up a post on the 5 Healthy Reasons Why You Should…
Belly fat! Carrying unwanted weight around your midsection is often uncomfortable and embarrassing. The good news is that with a healthier diet, exercises and some lifestyle changes, this can be reduced and hopefully eliminated. Start eating your way to…
Hmmm…… Good Ol’ Jollof rice! This is one meal I’m sure lots of people would be eating today. A typical Nigerian party menu is incomplete without this meal. It is easy to prepare, widely accepted and enjoyed by lots…
I know you’re probably smiling while reading this post. Why wouldn’t you? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you’re gearing up to eat as much chocolate as you can! I’m not here to say you should over…