Water yam (Dioscorea alata): Nutrition, Health Benefits, and more
Water yam (Dioscorea alata) is incredibly nutritious and may help prevent obesity, heart disease, and high blood sugar levels.
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African yam bean (Ijiriji): Nutrition, Benefits, and Uses
African yam bean (Ijiriji) is rich in protein and helps to prevent diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity
African star apple: 8 impressive health benefits and uses
African star apple is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. It is an ideal fruit for persons with diabetes or obesity.
Piper guineense (Uziza): Nutrition, Health Benefits, and Uses
Uziza (Piper guineense) is a West African spice that is full of flavors and medicinal benefits. The plant is a perennial climber and grows up to 10 meters or more in height. The leaves of Piper guineense give a peppery flavor to soups while the dried fruits and seeds give African dishes an aromatic and …
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20 best Food recipes for Babies 6 to 12 months
This article provides 20 baby food recipes for babies 6 to 12 months. The recipes are healthy, nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare.
Roselle (Zobo): 10 Amazing Benefits and Facts You should know
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, sorrel in the Caribbean, and …
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Akamu (Ogi): 10 Exciting Benefits for You and Baby
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, lactating mothers, and convalescents. The …
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Acha (Fonio): 7 Amazing Health Benefits and Nutrition
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, fundi grain, and fonio rice, …
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