Roselle also known as Hibiscus sabdariffa is a miracle plant with many health utilizations. This wonder plant originated from West Africa, Nigeria, and belongs to the Malvaceae family. Roselle is commonly called hibiscus tea worldwide, zobo, isapa, or ashuwe in Nigeria, guai shu in traditional Chinese medicine, belchanda in Nepal, Read more…
Akamu (Ogi) is a delicious fermented cereal that is prepared with yellow maize, sorghum, pearl millet, and soybeans. It is a healthy cereal and is recommended as the first weaning food for babies from 6 months of age. Akamu is a good gluten-free alternative for toddlers, growing children, the elderly, Read more…
Black-eyed peas also called Cowpeas, are extremely healthy and nutritious. Black-eyed pea a delicious legume is commonly cultivated in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It is scientifically called Vigna unguiculata and is a staple food in most Nigerian homes including mine. Black-eyed peas have a high protein content Read more…
Guinea corn also known as sorghum is a nutritious gluten-free cereal belonging to the Poaceae grass family. It is one of the leading cereal crops worldwide and is the fifth-highest produced crop after maize, wheat, rice, and barley. Guinea corn originated from Africa where it is a staple food in Read more…
Pearl millet is a nutritious cereal crop that originated from Africa. The scientific name is Pennisetum glaucum and it belongs to the Poaceae family. This millet is commonly called “Gero” (Nigeria), “Bajra” (India), and “Petit mil” (French). The millet is inexpensive, drought-resistant, and grows well in low rainfall, poor soil, Read more…
Acha (Fonio) scientifically known as Digitaria exilis is a neglected superfood that has grown in West Africa for over 5000 years. It is a tiny grass-plant belonging to the Gramineae family and is one of the world’s oldest best cereal. This wonder grain also commonly called hungry rice, petit mil, Read more…
Human sperm roll like ‘playful otters’ as they swim. A breakthrough in fertility science by researchers from Bristol and Mexico has shattered the universally accepted view of how sperm ‘swim’. About 350 years ago, a Dutchman named Antonie van Leeuwenhoek invented the powerful new compound microscope and accidentally discovered the Read more…
Pigeon peas (fio-fio) is a delicious superfood that is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Pigeon peas are scientifically called Cajanus cajan and are perennial legumes belonging to the family Fabaceae. Other names include fio-fio (Nigeria), red gram (India), and gungo pea (Jamaica). Pigeon peas are rich Read more…
Bambara Nut (Okpa) is a delicious superfood that is enjoyed by many Africans and it is scientifically called Vigna subterranea. It is a drought-resistant legume that grows in West African countries (Nigeria, Cameroun, and Chad). Other names for this wonderful complete food are Bambara bean, Bambara groundnut, condo goober, earthpea, Read more…
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