CASHEW NUTS: HEALTH BENEFIT

Cashew nut is a very highly medicinal and nutritious valued nut, rich in antioxidants that help in the elimination of free radicals that my cause one cancer.

This may occur by reducing blood pressure and “bad” cholesterol levels. Nuts are naturally cholesterol-free and contain good amounts of heart-healthy fats, fiber, and protein.

Cashew nuts help our body to utilize iron properly and eliminate free radicals which cause health problems.

They consumption helps the body utilizes iron, develop bone and connective tissue, produce the skin and hair pigment melanin.

THE HEALTH BENEFIT OF ORANGE

Orange have a wealth of nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin A precursors, calcium, potassium, flavonoids, antioxidants, magnesium and dietary.

They packed full of vitamins and minerals, they are low in calories, this makes them an excellent healing properties and they can stop cell damage but it can also prevent cancer cell replication.

Orange are effective in both preventing and treating certain diseases like, Asthma, Bronchitis, Tuberculosis and Rheumatism, prevent kidney stones, diabetes and protect the skin against skin diseases.   

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REASONS WHY FRUITS ARE GOOD FOR OUR HEALTH

  Fruits are one of the foods that nourish our body. They make our body healthy. Fruits are the ultimate brain fuel. They have a positive effect on our brains and make you recall information easier and faster.

They do not contain much cholesterol, and  consuming substantial amounts of fresh fruit on a regular basis makes you feel better.  A lot of fruits have a mysterious healing effect on human beings. Fruits are part of a healthy eating lifestyle.

Fruit are good for pregnant women:

SUGARCANE - THE HEALTH BENEFITS

Sugar cane can be eaten raw by chewing. This makes teeth and jaw strong. It’s juice is obtained by crushing or pressing between rollers. This juice is very nutritious and good for health.

It is a sweet, cheap and natural health drink, and has high amounts of potassium.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATER MELON

           

Watermelon is one of the nutrient dense foods that contains high amount of vitamins, antioxidants for a low amount of calories and minerals.

Watermelon can help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. The quality and sweet taste help to combat the heat and also provide a guilt-free, low maintenance dessert for kids and adults.

Along with cantaloupe and honeydew, watermelons are a member of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae. There are five common types of watermelon: seeded, seedless, mini (also known as personal), yellow and orange.

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.

JUICE

Ugu (pumpkin) is a highly medicinal vegetable, Ugu (pumpkin leaf) juice is used for curing various illnesses, especially Malaria.

Only what you have to do is to get Ugu leaves, wash and extract the juice by straining the leaves. Steam it for a short while before drinking or you can mix with malt, pineapple, orange, grape to improve the flavor. This is a very fast herbal way to regain your strength and become normal again.

With this, it works faster than refined drugs such as vitamin, B complex and folic acid. Pumpkin leaf "Ugu" juice is packed with loads of nourishing goodness

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HOW TO PREPARE AADUN

                                      

Aadun is another food snack for Yoruba’s, that is made with a combination of roasted corn flour, palm oil and spices. There are varieties of this snack which contains fried red cowpeas.

 It is mostly sold as street snack and also present in festive functions like naming ceremonies and traditional marriages

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF UDARA/AGBALUMO (AFRICAN STAR APPLE)

In English, it is called African Star Apple or White Star Apple.

Local Name: Agbalumo (Yoruba language) or Udara (Igbo language)

Botanical Name: Chrysophyllum Albidum

YAM RECIPES (HOW TO PREPARE EBIRIPO-COCOYAM)

 Ebiripo is another special Ijebu food made from cocoyam. It is a major staple food that is cooked in leaves. This  meal can be cooked in various ways and spiced to make a balanced meal. Cocoyam is purely carbohydrates and poor in other nutrients but many have now found ways to make the root nutritious by adding soyabeans while making ebiripo. It can be eaten with all kinds of soups.

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YAM RECIPES (OJOJO OR WATER YAM BALLS)

Ojojo  is a snack made from grated water yams. It is native to the Yorubas in the western part of Nigeria. It is favorite to Ijebu people in Ogun State. It is called water yam fritters because when grated, it looks like fritters. Water yam itches and it has a slimy feel too, so you have to be careful when grating, to avoid injuries.

You can either use your hand or spoon depending on your preference. The pureed yam is sticky like dough for making the ojojo. 

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