Foodie

Efo riro, a pride of native Yorubas and the delight of several Nigerians. Its delicious and captivating blend of vegetables, dried fish, assorted meat and spices will leave your taste buds in eternal awe for days. Even the Nigerian party…

A  lot of us are guilty when it comes to eating very late at night. Most of the times, its not a case of hunger - we just want to keep our mouths busy or satisfy particular cravings.Unfortunately, eating late at night can make one eat…

It is completely normal to have strong cravings for candies and sweets but thinking about the numerous downsides, one cannot help but pause.A lot of additives, artificial flavoring, sugars and food dyes are used in the production of…

Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, rye and barley and a lot of us are actually allergic to this protein without knowing.The body gives off some signs as a natural response to gluten intolerance and so those recurring…

You might be wondering why no matter how little you eat, you never get to lose weight. This is because some foods are extremely fattening than others.One popular recommendation given to those trying to lose weight is to eat until full.…

Banana and milk is one common combination. It is mostly used in the making of smoothies and shake but, people seem to condemn this mixture.A lot of speculations about the combination can be found on the internet. Some say it causes…

Whether you like to eat breakfast or you don't is not important. The important thing is that you eat a nutrient-filled and adequately balanced meal.When we start our day with balanced nutrition, it blesses us with a host of incredible…

Arguments about pasta being effective for weight gain have not ceased to thrive all over the place. Note that being underweight is no joke as it can significantly affect both immunity and overall health negatively. However, it is indeed…

There is a 98% chance of rice being the most consumed grain in the world. It is, in fact, almost impossible to come across a family that doesn’t eat the grain. If not all, at least one person in the family will be a regular consumer.An…

Stir fry spaghetti has indeed been the trending sensation during this extended lock down period. Food vendors are cashing out endlessly using their various special and personalized recipes. The spicy stir-fry spaghetti is a delicious meal…

Everyday, some of us are constantly hit with the, “Why are you taking golden morn? Are you a baby?” line. No surprise here, because infants and little children are most often given golden morn as their breakfast meal.Golden morn is a…

“Eat beans if you want to grow tall”. How many of us heard this while growing up? This was the trick our parents used in coercing us into eating beans.Beans are incredibly nutritious set of food. They contain a vast variety of nutrients…

Food plays a key and important role in determining a person energy level. Lack of strength can totally disrupt activities and hinder one from being productive.Some particular foods stand out because of the energy-giving nutrients they…

Some customers and restaurant operators in Lagos have expressed delight over the resumption of dine-in services in the state. SEE ALSO: Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy In India The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lagos State…

Buns are a delightful variety of snacks. They provide utmost satisfaction upon consumption and have an absolutely pleasant taste.Although the common buns made in Nigeria is usually big, having a hard and rocky back, it is important that…

A university lecturer, Dr Dan Agboola has advised farmers and other produce stakeholders against using re-agents to ripen fruits and vegetable to avoid health complications.Agboola, a Microbiologist who lectures at the Lagos State…

Nigerian pepper soup is embedded with a burst of natural flavors and spices that awaken your food senses and sets your appetite straight. It is very versatile as it can be made with various fleshy foods like turkey, chicken, fish and even…

Ice cream is one delightful treat that everybody loves. It pleases taste buds with its sweet, cold and creamy taste. We are however aware that ice cream, like various other sugary treats, contains a lot of sugar, fat and calories.This…

We’ve probably come across the new trend that seems to have taken over the preparation of soups; addition of bitter leaf. People now add bitter leaf to soups in a bid to spice things up or for whatever individual reasons.I must confess…

Nkwobi, a native Igbo delicacy that will drive away all your burdens and worries once eaten. From what I’ve observed, nkwobi is a top notch/elite food. It is served in important native gatherings and meetings. It is also interestingly used…

A few people are probably looking at this and thinking, ‘what is plantain mosa?’. Let me give you a little illustration; Have you ever gone for a party or a function and they serve you puff-puff that tastes like plantain alongside other…

Different conditions like prediabetes and diabetes are known to affect the human body by causing a significant increase in blood sugar level.Although there are various ways to lower and maintain normal blood sugar levels such as…

Eggs are special foods that are packed with a set of fabulous nutrients and adding them to a diet has proven to be beneficial for several individuals, both young and old alike.It is interesting enough that we can prepare our eggs in…

Banga soup is one native Nigerian soup that is loved by many. The soup, in all its deliciousness and splendor will leave you asking for seconds.Preparing banga soup is incredibly easy and stress free with the provision of a well put…

How do you like your meals? Do you usually go for something sugary and soft, rich and salty or hot and spicy? I definitely love me some hot and spicy foods(haha, don’t say it’s because I’m Yoruba). As a matter of fact, I know a few people…

Another topnotch member of the ‘small chops’ gang, spring rolls cannot avoid being served as a snack or as appetizers in parties and functions. Spring rolls are indeed a favored snack in Nigeria and there are several approaches to making…

Studies have shown that alcohol and snacking are two things that go hand in hand. It has been made known when consuming alcohol, certain factors increase urge to take a snack along with it.Excessive drinking of alcohol is unhealthy and…

Brownies, with their rich chocolate flavor, crispy edges and fudgy middles will leave you in awe for days. It’s no wonder that the lot of us have been won over, again and again, by this captivating snack. Although making the perfect…

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune late on Monday announced that his country “is reviewing the possibility to reopen mosques for the public,’’ the official APS news agency reported. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Britain To Implement Measures…

Corn is the seed of a plant in the grass family and is also known as maize. It is a very popular cereal grain and can be transformed into a variety of other foods like popcorn, sweet corn, etc.In several parts of Nigeria, it sure is…