Tag: Health Benefits

Aframomum melegueta, popularly known as alligator pepper is a spice used in cuisines and can also be taken raw. It is native to West Africa and is mostly

Cocoyam also called Xanthosoma sagittifolium is native to West Africa. It can be roasted, cooked, fried, baked, pounded and milled. In Nigeria, it can serve as a thickener

Snails or Gastropoda belong to the Mollusk family and have about 10,000 species. It contains 15% protein, 80% water and 2.4% fat. It can be roasted, fried or

Millet is a cereal grain that belongs to the Poaceae family also known as grass family. It is commonly grown in Africa and Asia and can be used

Mango also called Mangifera indica is one of the most popular and delicious fruits in the world. In some parts of the world, it is called the “king

Beet is a sweet root vegetable which can be eaten raw, added to dishes or made into a juice. It is a good source of minerals such as

Soursop also known as graviola is the fruit of Annona muricata native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It provides a good amount of fiber and vitamin

Watermelon is one of the nutritious fruits in the world today that belongs to the cucurbitacea family. It is filled with various nutrients including vitamins and minerals such

Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree also known as Syzygium aromaticum. It is grown in parts of Asia and South America. People use the oils,

Scientifically known as mentha, mints are known for their cooling sensation. It is a highly aromatic and freshning herb. It is used for culinary, cosmetic, oral and aromatherapy