Tag Archives: healthy eating
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Recipe: Moin-Moin With Unpeeled Beans
Why is it that we peel our beans to prepare moin-moin? Besides time saved, there may be more good reasons to skip this step. With this recipe, you can maximize the nutritious benefits of moin-moin without sacrificing taste. Making traditional Nigerian moin moin often involves meticu...
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3 Tips To Avoid Post Wedding Weight Gain
[fl]A[/fl] lot of us women have a tendency to gain weight after we say I do. This article is meant to address what I think are two reasons for that. First, we forget that our dedication to our health and fitness is a part of the person that stepped into the marriage. Second, we don't understand that...
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Create New Delicious Flavors With Aromatics
Garlic, ginger, onions and chilli peppers are staples of almost every Nigerian kitchen. Also known as aromatics, these kitchen must-haves not only add flavor to foods but also impart health benefits such as improving digestion, reducing nausea and fighting heart disease. What is an Aromatic? A...
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Beans and Spicy Tomatoes Sauce
This recipe is a healthy version of the famous ewa agoyin. The beans are a source of protein and the sauce is made with olive oil and lots of vegetables so you still get the agoyin taste but healthier. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:5] *Since seasoning cube is so high in sodium and yet in almost all Nig...
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Feed Your Fertility
Give yourself the best chance of winning the egg and sperm race, by filling up on fertility-promoting nutrients. Here are some of the foods that are particularly rich in baby-making magic… Bananas – These fruits are concentrated sources of vitamin B6, which is vital for healthy development...
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How To Spot A Fad Diet
Fad di·et (fad dī'ĕt) A nutritional regimen, generally of an extreme nature, intended to produce results more quickly than a traditional diet-exercise combination; often of a dubious nature. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012. [fl]I[/fl] once watched a ...
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Juicing for Health: The Pros And Cons
Juicing is a trend that has really caught on. All over the world, people are walking around sipping on homemade or store bought colourful beverages which boast contents like apples, spinach, carrot, lemon and kale. Despite the popularity, many are wondering if the hype really lives up to the expec...
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9 Nigerian Swallows Food For Every Palate
Nigerian swallows are quintessential side dishes that form an integral part of the country's culinary tradition. These starchy, hand-molded doughs, typically served alongside soups and stews, are used to scoop and savor the rich, delicious flavors of Nigerian soups. This article is your ulti...