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‘If you don’t do what’s best for your body, you are the one who comes up on the short end ‘-Julius Erving

Uziza as it is called by the Igbo’s, is a plant known by its botanical name as Piper guineense. For the Yoruba’s it’s called Ata iyere. Calling it a name other than its botanical name or tribal reference, it’s also known as the West African Black Pepper, Ashanti pepper. Uziza spice is used often by most tribes in Nigeria...

‘One must eat to live, and not live to eat’-Jean-Baptiste Poquelin

Cayenne pepper is a versatile pepper used widely in Nigeria for cooking. It is known as Bawa in Yoruba, Ose gbati gbati in Igbo and Sombo in Hausa. It is slim, long , bright red pungent and yes hot. Cayenne is a member of the Solanaceae family and is officially called Capiscum annum.
Cayenne pepper is rich in Vitamins A,C,K and B6 in addition to Capsaicin the compound...

‘Your body is not Amazon Prime. It is not going to show up in two days, be patient with yourself and consistent with the process’- Anonymous

Which nut is healthiest you may ask? Walnuts really seem to take the lead. They have among the highest antioxidant and omega-3 levels and they beat other nuts in in-vitro test of suppressing cancer cell proliferation. Researchers at PREDIMED found that people who ate more than 3 servings of walnut per week, appeared to cut...

BEETS- THE VERSATILE ROOT
Beets or beet root as they are called locally, are champions of good health! Beta Vulgaris or Beets belong to the subfamily of Betoideae of the family of Amaranthaceae. Beets are native to the Mediterranean and can be steamed roasted, juiced or even eaten raw. They are easy to prep and can be added to just about any dish. Beets come in yellow color (called golden beet) and the purplish red variety ( the most common...