cucumber!

The cucumber is a member of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae, along with honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Made up of 95 percent water, cucumbers are naturally low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Their high water content helps ward off dehydration and combat the heat while their refreshing and mild taste appeals to even the pickiest eaters. Cucumbers are […]

PINEAPPLE!

 The pineapple is said to be native to southern Brazil and Paraguay! It was reportedly spread by the Indians up through South and Central America to the West Indies before Columbus arrived. In 1493 Columbus found the fruit on the island of Guadaloupe and carried it back to Spain and it was spread around the […]

Malaria fighting food!

April 25 every year is celebrated as World Malaria  Day a  day earmarked to  recognize the global effort in the fight against malaria! Some food are important in the fight against malaria especially in prevention and cure of the sickness. Lets take a quick look at them! Grapefruit One of the most effective home remedies for […]

Rice production in Lagos!

As part of plans to ensure food self-sufficiency, especially through rice production, the Lagos State Government says it is up-scaling the Imota Rice Milling Plant from 2.5 metric tons to 16 metric tons. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Toyin Suarau, who made the disclosure on Tuesday at a Ministerial Press Briefing to mark Gov. Akinwumi […]

OMISAGWE – GROUNDNUT SOUP!

Groundnut,  also known as monkey nut or peanut is botanically known as ARACHIS HYPOGAEA.   Although  largely grown  in Northern Nigeria, ask those who used to see the {GROUNDNUT PYRAMIDS} in the nineties! Yet, all other parts of Nigeria now grown and relish this root pod!   A good example is Edo State! Amongst the Esans […]

CLEAN YOUR KIDNEY!

The gourmet guide food channel is on whatsapp [08034973455]! One of the audience forwarded  this important short tip about cleansing our kidney…read and take action! Carriander leave (Ganyen Gauta in Hausa language ) = Garden Egg leaves. How to use it: 1. Cut the leaves into pieces. 2. Rinse in clean water. 3. Put in […]

EGGCITING NOODLES!

  Instant noodles are often criticised as unhealthy or junk food! But ask most children or youth the food that appeal most to them and you will hear them shout NOODLES! No matter what negative write ups keep harping about noodles, people all over the world will continue to love and eat noodles! It is  however pertinent […]

Kunu Aya!

Kunu – aya is a tiger – nut nutritious drink that is relished in Nigeria and some other parts of the world!  Hmmn, I discovered that combining tiger-nut, coconut and debino, oh I beg your pardon, I  mean (dates),  will producer a sweet irresistible drink known as KUNU-AYA… …coconuts This drink is just exceptional and […]

Obesity campaigners call for more salads and fewer puddings in school meals!

Obesity campaigners have called for more salads and fewer puddings in school meals. This is according to a  BBC report. Obesity Action Scotland (OAS) said improvements to school meals by including  fewer puddings and more fresh vegetables could play an important part in reducing childhood obesity.   It therefore wants to highlight the issue ahead of the […]

Man dies after eating toads he had mistaken for edible bullfrogs!

A South Korean man has died from poisoning after eating toads he had mistaken for edible bullfrogs. According to the BBC, Police said on Friday April 21 2017 that he was among a group of men who caught five amphibians at a reservoir near the city of Daejeon in March. Believing the animals were bullfrogs, […]