kale
5 Mar
Kale Salad With Apples, Cranberries and Pecans is a healthy and delicious salad that combines the nutrient-rich kale with the sweetness of apples, tartness of cranberries and crunchiness of pecans. This salad is not only packed with flavors but is also a good source of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. The salad is dressed with a…
26 Jan 2022
Kale is a popular vegetable that is known for being rich in nutrients. As a powerhouse of nutrition, kale has come to be popularly known as the “queen of greens”. This popular vegetable belongs to the cabbage family. Kale is categorised as a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Kale comes in…
10 Jan 2019
Enzyme antioxidant defense system Mineral antioxidant defense system Enzymes are protein products produced in the body and their function is to catalyze chemical reactions. These enzymes are usually produced in the body and because they are proteins, amino acids, which are building blocks of proteins, are essential in their production. The main enzymes in this…
29 Dec 2018
The harmattan season is often the period when ailments such as colds, cough, catarrh and asthma are common due to the cold, dusty weather. To stay healthy and cold free this period, stock up on foods packed with essential vitamins and minerals that will help fight cold symptoms. They are preventative as well and will…
30 Jan 2018
Mushrooms, commonly known as Olu in Yoruba and Nche Anwụ in Igbo is a nutritious fungus body which contains copper, protein, vitamin C, niacin, potassium and phosphorous and vitamin C and iron. Interestingly, its nutritional value increases when it is thoroughly cooked. Kale (Efo Riro in Yoruba; Akpuruakpu in Igbo) is an energy-giving vegetable that is high in fibre and…
26 Oct 2017
The cruciferous vegetables like most vegetables loaded with phytochemicals (phytonutrients) are vegetables that can either reduce the risk of occurrence of some chronic...