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Have you heard of finger millet? It’s a grain. In the same family as maize, guinea corn and millet. Finger millet (or tamba as it is also called) is grown in parts of Africa and Asia. Dietitians and nutritionists regard it as the wonder grain because of its enormous nutritional value. It is rich in …

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Cow skin, locally called “kpomo”, is a favourite beef part enjoyed as a side dish, snack and condiment amongst Nigerians. It is inexpensive and, perhaps for this reason, very common in restaurants, eateries and homes. Buyers look out for either soft or thick kpomo for their crunchiness. Research has shown that 100g of boiled, thick …

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Dietitians and health organizations have been trying to create awareness on the nutritional value of the wonder grain.  A nutritious grain loaded with nutrients but about to be forgotten because of bread and rice. I’ll tell you about the wonder grain: why it should be a part of your diet; how it can be part …

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It is not uncommon to find Nigerians just rip open a pack of food without caring to learn anything about it. For us, the content is the important thing! Sometimes Nigerians will finish eating the sausage roll before checking for its date of expiration. You find this attitude with people who buy packaged medicines too: …

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No, scratch that! Every day is for exercise. For better results on your weight loss journey, you need to exercise as frequently as possible. And one more thing you need as you exercise is a guide. I recommend Leslie Sansone on YouTube. I have worked with her for about 10 years now. Yes, exercises can …

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Unripe plantain makes an excellent meal. It is a versatile food item because it can be eaten in a number of ways: boiled, fried, roasted, mashed, or grilled. Yes, you read right: grilled! There is a general belief, however, that unripe plantains are rich in iron, a belief supported by the greenness of their outer …

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Sometime ago I explained what “Weight Plateau” means and how frustrating it can be. I’ll briefly tell you how to break out of it today. Do these for a week: Cut down on your exercising. Exercise for only 3 times in a week. Eat normally. Have your breakfast, lunch and dinner, especially if your were …

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