Food
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Price Of A Bag Of Rice, Beans, And Other Food Commodities This Week
With the recent increment of food prices in Nigeria, households are feeling the squeeze, with necessities like rice, beans, and garri prices continues to skyrocket.This predicament remains despite the federal government’s slowness in raising the national minimum wage, leaving many residents unable to satisfy their fundamental needs. Across the country,…
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Naira recovery now tackle inflation — BDCs
The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria has said that the recovery of the naira has led to a relative decrease in the prices of goods and services in the country. The president of the association, Aminu Gwadebe, said this in a statement issued on Saturday. He hailed…
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OPS rejects food imports, backs clampdown on hoarders
The Federal Government has ruled out the importation of food as part of strategies to address the high costs of foodstuffs and the economic hardship troubling the country. It has also set up a committee comprising the National Security Adviser, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the…
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8 tips for healthy eating
These 8 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices. The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat…
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Foods That Used To Be Popular But We Don’t Eat Anymore
History has shaped food trends with oscillating periods of abundance and scarcity. In the 20th century alone, world wars, economic depression, and postwar reconstruction defined and redefined eating habits, making for a vast array of once-essential culinary exploits that today are distinctly things of the past. A greater nutritional awareness…
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11 Best Fruit Juice Recipes | Easy Juice Recipes
1. Watermelon Lychee Granita A refreshing way to beat the heat. Throw insome watermelon pieces along with ginger, mint leaves, lemon and lychee topped with lots of ice! 2. Cool kiwi juice A tall glass of refreshing drink with cucumber, kiwi and the zing of Thai ginger 3. Aam Ras…
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Dishes in The World You Must Try Atleast Once In Your Life
1. Sushi (Japan) Prepared with vinegared rice and a wide range of ingredients including seafood, vegetables, and sometimes fruits. Sushi tastes best when served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce. A popular garnish for this dish is Daikon radish. The type of fish in it defines a sushi’s taste.…
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Healthy Foods for People with Kidney Disease
1. Red bell peppers 1/2 cup serving red bell pepper = 1 mg sodium, 88 mg potassium, 10 mg phosphorus. Red bell peppers are low in potassium and high in flavor, but that’s not the only reason they’re perfect for the kidney diet. These tasty vegetables are also an excellent…
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Healthy Nigerian Dishes You Should Try
There are various benefits to eating healthy foods. When we eat healthily, we feel the impact on our bodies and minds. Nigeria offers some of the most delightful cuisines in the world, with our Banga soup topping CNN’s list of the best soups on the planet.Most people think finding healthy…
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The Origin Of Jollof Rice: where the special dish hailed from
The origins of jollof rice can be traced to the Senegambian region that was ruled by the Wolof or Jolof Empire in the 14th century, spanning parts of today’s Senegal, The Gambia and Mauritania, where rice was grown. The dish has its roots in a traditional dish called thieboudienne, containing rice, fish, shellfish and vegetables. Food and agriculture historian James C. McCann…