30 COMMON NIGERIAN SPICES AND THEIR USES

30 COMMON NIGERIAN SPICES AND THEIR USES

It’s no secret that spices and seasonings are an absolutely essential aspect of any recipe, and without them our dishes would be left bland and lackluster, missing that extra burst of heat, sweetness, or depth of flavor.
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12 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CRAYFISH YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW

You aren't a bonafide Nigerian if you do not know what Crayfish is. Crayfish is one of the staple Nigerian spices. Nigerians would even sometimes incorporate ground crayfish into the first solid foods of their babies because of the high level of nutrients it contains. Crayfish can be added to virtually all Nigerian meals. Rice, beans, eggs, stew- just name it.
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HOW TO EAT HEALTHY ON A TIGHT BUDGET IN NIGERIA

HOW TO EAT HEALTHY ON A TIGHT BUDGET IN NIGERIA

Everywhere you turn these days, there would be advice that you should eat healthy. An advice that a particular disease can be prevented by our diets. An advice that you should feed well. But we all know how difficult things are these days! We want to feed healthy but where is the money? We are still being paid the same salary in 2023 (when garri is now probably 500 naira per congo) as we were in 2019 when Garri was 80 naira per congo!
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5 REASONS STEAMED FOODS ARE THE HEALTHIEST

5 REASONS STEAMED FOODS ARE THE HEALTHIEST

The truth is that steamed foods are alien to the African or Nigerian culture. I sat down to think about at least ten foods that Nigerians steam but I could only come up with Moinmoin and Ekuru and some veggies (and that’d be for babies though). What would Nigerians want to steam actually? Pounded yam or Jollof beans? Fried Rice?
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5 SIMPLE NIGERIAN LUNCH IDEAS FOR THE WEEKEND

5 SIMPLE NIGERIAN LUNCH IDEAS FOR THE WEEKEND

There is an old saying that ‘Eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch as a prince and eat dinner as a pauper’. I doubt however that this is true in many Nigerian homes today. Maybe it used to work when our forefathers were farmers, which I even doubt because they had to be in the farms early each morning. Or maybe it only applies to the royal families. Whatever the case may be, the most important thing is that we should try as much as possible to each a balanced diet in the morning, in the afternoon and at night.
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HOW IRU (FERMENTED LOCUST BEANS) IS MADE

HOW IRU (FERMENTED LOCUST BEANS) IS MADE

I love Iru so much. One main Nigerian food I would always order for, living in the diaspora is Iru. Known as Locust Beans in English, Iru is one of the main foods that make a Nigerian food Nigerian indeed. I love the way it changes the taste of my vegetables and the smell is Heaven to me😂😂😂 (This is a highly contentious statement for many, I know. Haha)

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15 CULTURAL SHOCKS FOR NIGERIANS LIVING ABROAD

15 CULTURAL SHOCKS FOR NIGERIANS LIVING ABROAD

Many Nigerians want to travel abroad for one reason or the other. The past few years have particularly witnessed the relocations of many Africans to countries outside Africa for schooling, work and so on.

Many people however get abroad to be shocked by the wide cultural differences they were never prepared for. Many get depressed abroad; many would never really open up to their new cultures abroad; many would still be fully attached to 'home', staying on long calls with family and friends for survival.
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6 DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY MEALS YOU CAN MAKE WITH BEANS

6 DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY MEALS YOU CAN MAKE WITH BEANS

Black-Eyed or Brown beans are rich in high quality protein which provides a healthy alternative to meat and other animal protein. They are also rich in fiber which helps lower blood cholesterol.
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8 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR SORE THROAT

8 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR SORE THROAT

Sore throat symptoms can be really tough and rough. The sides of your neck are sore, swollen and painful. When you try to swallow, your saliva goes down like sandpaper against the sides of your tonsils.
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TOP 12 REASONS WE SHOULD EAT MORE FISH

TOP 12 REASONS WE SHOULD EAT MORE FISH

I mean it when I say you need to increase the intake of fish. Those animals with scales and fins aren't only beautiful to behold but they are loaded with so many nutrients beneficial to your body from the hair of your head to the soles of your feet. 
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DISCOVERING 10 FUFU (SWALLOW) VARIANTS IN AFRICA.

DISCOVERING 10 FUFU (SWALLOW) VARIANTS IN AFRICA.

Fufu, also known as 'swallow' because of the manner in which it is eaten (swallowed with some soup/stew) is pronounced as foo-foo or foufou. Fufu is a staple food found in many countries in Central Africa, Western Africa and some Caribbean countries like the Dominican Republic.
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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT PALM OIL BRANDS AT THE MY SASUN AFRICAN STORE

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT PALM OIL BRANDS AT THE MY SASUN AFRICAN STORE

Yes, we have many brands of palm oil at the My Sasun African store and today, I am here to help you understand the differences between the many brands and types so you can decide which is best for your cooking.

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