HEALTH BENEFITS OF UGU (PUMPKIN) LEAVES

  

The fluted pumpkin botanically known as Telfaira occidentalis has one advantage in that it can be enjoy throughout the year unlike some other vegetables. However, you see the leaves flood the market more during rainy season. It is a tropical vine plant native to West Africa but occurs mostly in its cultivated form.

SWEET CURE

Bitter kola is a type of nut mostly found in several parts of Nigeria and West-Central Africa as a whole and the tree grows in the (tropical) rain forests. Its biological name is “Garcinia kola” and belongs to the family of “Guittiferal”.  

Bitter Kola has been identified as antibiotic, which could be effective in the treatment of many diseases. The fruit, seeds, nuts and bark of the tropical tree have been used for centuries in traditional medicines to treat many forms of ailments.

BOILED PLANTAIN WITH PALM OIL AND PEPPER SAUCE

Plantain is one of the nutritious staple foods in the tropical region of the world. It contains dietary fibre, potassium, vitamins, high in starch and low in sugar content. It could serve as a substitute for potato.

There are different ways of preparing plantain- porridge, chips, roasted plantain (grilled over charcoal), and boiled plantain, eaten with either egg sauce, stew, with vegetable sauce, or red oil.  

Ingredients

REASONS WHY WE NEED FRUITS DAILY

    -        Fruits help the body develop resistance against infections and controls heart rate       

    -        Fruits calm the nervous system and balance the hormones. They     prevent cancer, and lower blood pressure.

ALGERIAN RECIPES KEFTA (MEATBALLS)

Ingredients

-        4 cloves garlic, chopped

-        ¼ cup finely chopped onion

-        Salt and pepper to taste

-        3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

-        1 teaspoon dried parsley

POWER OF NATURAL SUGAR

Most times we take in substances into our body without knowing the extent to which those substances can bring in positive changes to our health.

 The power of natural sugar can bring restoration and transformation to the human body and can boost the

immune system to fight against diseases such as skin rashes, and restore burnt skin.

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Honey energizes our body, boosts immunity, fights bacteria, promotes healing of cuts and burns, remedies.

 It helps to prevent cancer and heart disease. Honey contains flavonoids- antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.

     -         It helps in reducing cough and throat irritation.

     -   It prevents cancer and heart diseases.        

  It increases athletic performance.  

          -         It helps fight indigestion and soothe sore throat.

    -         Keeps the immune system strong.

    -         Gives the body immediate boost of energy.

    -         To promote healing and burns.

    -         Helps in clearing up acne.

    -         It helps in stabilizing blood pressure and balance the blood sugar level.

    -         Honey contains antioxidant that helps to protect cells from free radical damage.

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