Most people think of bell pepper (capsicum annual) as a vegetable. But in fact these are fruits of the nightshade family. Also known as sweet peppers, these peppers come in a variety of colors such as green, yellow, orange and red. Green peppers are picked early from the vine. These are the least ripe and… Read More »
Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage often used in Asian cuisine, especially in soups and stir-fries. The stem of this vegetable resembles celery and narrows towards the green leaves collected at the top. Bok choy is a cruciferous vegetable along with broccoli and cabbage. It belongs to: brassicaceae (Also known as crucidae) family… Read More »
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has sensitized women in Abuja on the importance of nutrition and access to a balanced diet. The sensitization programme, held at Gidan Mangoro on Karshi Road in Abuja, was part of the 2023 nutrition week organized by the Nutrition… Read More »
Barley is a grain from the grass family. It is high in fiber and known for its ability to lower cholesterol. It is also full of many vitamins and minerals. Although it is not wheat, it contains gluten. You’ll want to avoid it if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. This article explains how… Read More »
Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree. The sap is dried and made into granules or sugar blocks for culinary use. It is often marketed as a healthier alternative to table sugar and with additional benefits. To determine whether coconut sugar makes sense for you, it’s important… Read More »
The foods we eat can contribute to inflammation in the body, leading to or exacerbating chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. While acute inflammation is the body’s natural response to a sudden illness, infection, or injury, chronic inflammation that continues over time damages the body’s organs at the cellular level. This… Read More »
Macadamia nuts are a type of tree nut with a rich, buttery flavor. Like other nuts, macadamia nuts contain many nutrients, including fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Macadamia nuts are also high in healthy fats (monounsaturated fats). When added to a balanced diet, macadamia nuts may help you lose weight, improve your heart health, reduce… Read More »
Food Amount Calorie 22 Protein 1.08 grams (g) Fat (lipids) 0.246g Carbohydrate 4.78g dietary fiber 1.48 grams Calcium 12.3 milligrams (mg) Iron 0.333 mg Magnesium 13.5mg Potassium 292 mg C vitamin 16.9mg folate 18.4 micrograms (mcg) vitamin A 1,020 IU (international units) vitamin K 9.72mcg lycopene 3,160 mcg Tomatoes also contain about 116 g of… Read More »
swai fishscientifically known pangasianodon hypophthalmusIt is a river-farmed catfish native to the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. It is also known as: pangasius, basaAnd traa. However, swai fish are not labeled as catfish in the United States. This is to protect the sale of American catfish. Like other types of fish and seafood, swai fish… Read More »
Photo: Contributed The statistics are thought-provoking. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canadian women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. And yes, men can also develop breasts. It will affect one in eight women during their lifetime. In Canada, 28,600 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. 25 percent of all… Read More »