Tofu (Wara Soya) Nutrition and Recipe
Seared Tofu (Wara Soya) with Mushrooms
I started eating Tofu as a kid; it is widely sold in Kwara state. I had always known Tofu was healthy but I didn’t quiet understand the health implications of Tofu consumption until recently.
Tofu is extremely versatile; it can be used in sauces and stews. On its own, tofu tastes bland, but it will easily absorb the […]
Parsley Salad
Parsley Salad (Nutrition Profile of Parsley)
Some nights ago, I had no clue what to eat for supper. I looked in my vegetable cabinet and I brought out the items pictured (below).
I had no idea what I was going to make, in about 10mins. I ended up with this:
After supper, I decided to do a little research on Parsley […]
Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Ever considered incorporating potatoes into your diet? I recently started toying with the idea of consuming less rice in order to diversify my diet . The first carbohydrate source alternative I have tried my hands on are potatoes, both sweet and Irish potatoes. They are […]
Purple Carrots?
Interesting Facts:
Carrots originated in Afghanistan.
They were purple, red, white and yellow, never orange.
Ancient Greeks believed carrots made both men and women amorous .
The Dutch invented orange carrots in the 16th century in honor of the Dutch Royal Family by cross breeding pale yellow carrots and red carrots.
China is the worlds leader in carrot production. 35% of the world carrot as of 2004 was from China.
3 carrots can give […]
Oven Baked Coconut Shrimps
Oven Baked Coconut Shrimps ( Makes 8 )
Ingredients
8 raw large shrimps ( Cleaned and deveined)
½ a lime or lemon(Juiced)
½ teaspoon each ( salt and black pepper)
½ tsp seasoning salt
¼ cup flour
2 Table spoons corn meal
2 egg whites ( Beaten)
¼ cup […]
Tropical Salad
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
2 avocados, cut into bite-size pieces
2 oranges, peeled, segmented, and then cut into bite-size pieces
1 grapefruit, peeled, segmented, and then cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 roasted cashews
Dressing
2 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tsp honey
1 tsp finely grated orange zest
Directions
Arrange the Romaine lettuce, the avocado pieces, and […]
