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Food and wellness : Eat your way to Weight Loss-Salmon
Astaxanthin is a powerful, naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that’s found in certain marine plants and animals. It is this that causes the pink or red color in salmon, lobster, trout and seafood. Often called “the king of the carotenoids,” Astaxanthin is recognized as being one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Antioxidants are…
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Healthy Living: Medicinal and Nutritional Use of Spices-Grains of Selim (Eru/Uda)
Grains of Selim are the seeds of an evergreen aromatic tree. This tree called Xylopia aethiopica can grow up to 20m high and is commonly found in the savanna regions of West Africa. The dried fruits have both nutritional value as a spice and medicinal use. Eeru alamo is commonly used as a spice in…
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Food and Wellness: Eat Your Way to Weight Loss-Red Snapper
Red snapper is a low-calorie, lean source of protein that is rich in selenium, vitamin A, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. A diet that regularly incorporates these nutrients may significantly benefit your health by preventing serious medical conditions. Red snapper can be seasoned with various spices that have medicinal values such as rosemary, oregano and…
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Herbs and Health: Medicinal and Culinary Use of Piper Guineense (Ewe Iyere-Uziza)
Piper guineense otherwise known as Iyere by the Youoba people and Uziza by the Igbo people of Nigeria is a West African species of Piper. This plant has preservative and antioxidant properties, and its seeds and leaves are widely used in West African Traditional medicines. The dried leaves (Ewe Iyere) are a spice in the…
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Herbs and Health: Medicinal and Culinary Use of Tumeric (Ata-ile pupa)
Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and traditional medicine. It is commonly used in controlling many disease conditions including- This powerful spice contains an active ingredient called Curcumin which also gives it its yellow color. Curcumin is a rich nero-protective agent, protects the liver…
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Fruits and Vegetables: The Medicinal and Culinary Use of Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a citrus tree known for its large, sour to semi-sweet, and bitter fruit. It is used nutritionally as fruit, the extracts, and oil from the peel have medicinal value. Grapefruit is used in controlling many diseased conditions and aids healthy fat digestion. It is a great source of many nutrients such as vitamin C,…
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Fruits and Vegetables: The Medicinal and Culinary Use of Kale
Kale is one of nature’s most nutrient-dense leafy green vegetables, admired for its deep green color, slightly bitter taste, and impressive health benefits. Often referred to as a “superfood,” kale is packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and plant compounds that promote overall well-being. Beyond its rich flavor and versatility in cooking, kale offers remarkable…
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Fruits and Vegetables: The Medicinal and Nutritional Use of Pineapple (Ope Oyinbo)
Pineapple is a sweet and refreshing tropical fruit known for its rich taste and numerous health benefits. Beyond its delicious flavor, pineapple contains essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes that support the body’s overall well-being. Here are some key benefits of pineapple: 1. Improves Digestion Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which helps break down…
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Fruits and Vegetables: The Medicinal and Nutritional Values of Palm Oil (Epo Pupa)
Palm oil is an editable oil from the fruit of the oil palm tree. They are widely used in cooking in West Africa, and they contain saturated and unsaturated fats. Palm oil are antioxidants with rich medicinal and nutritional values. Some types of palm oil are also rich in beta-carotene, and vitamin E. Medicinal Values…
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Fruits and Vegetables: Medicinal and Nutritional Use of Blueberry
Blueberries are natural antioxidants that are rich in fiber and Vitamin C. They can be found locally in many grocery stores, and farmers markets. Medicinal Use Blueberries can be used to reduce the effect of many disease conditions including reducing inflammation in cancer cells. They can also be used to… Nutritional Use Blueberries juice enhances…
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