Food

Okra water is rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, crucial for combating oxidative stress, says Akshita Reddy, chief nutritionist at Athreya Hospital, Bengaluru.  Okra, commonly known as bhindi, is a widely consumed vegetable across India. While consuming okra comes with several health benefits, as it is rich …

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has rubbished the optimism in some quarters that the US dollar could still be exchanged for N400. In a series of posts via his X account on Sunday, March 24, the former presidential candidate said, ‘Those who want the …

In a trending video, A woman can be seen discovering an unexpected ingredient inside a milky doughnut she purchased from online, sharing her shock on TikTok, the lady posted a video showing the unusual ingredient she discovered in the doughnut. In the video, she revealed the doughnut, still in its …

Cooking doesn’t keep a man” – Lady advises fellow women. Different reactions trailed on social media after a lady advised fellow women to erase the popular opinion that cooking keeps a man in a relationship, stating most women have been deceived. Sharing on TikTok, the lady identified as @Ciatajolie exclaimed …

The Oyo State Government on Monday banned the use of Styrofoam for food services, storage, and other related purposes. Gistfox News reports that the state House of Assembly had, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, urged the state government to ban the use of Styrofoam for food purposes in the state. …

The World Food Programme (WFP) says its first attempt in two weeks to bring food aid to northern Gaza was blocked by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The UN agency says the convoy of 14 lorries was “turned back” at a checkpoint and was later looted by crowds of “desperate …

Different reactions have trailed the piece of food a man shared online with claims that he purchased it for 98k in a restaurant in Lagos. Sharing pictures of the food and receipt, the man noted via the caption that this is daylight robbery, but nothing can be done about it. The images …

In continuation of measures to address the food inflation and cost of living crisis, the Federal Government Tuesday said it had so far intercepted 141 trucks attempting to smuggle grains and other staples to Niger Republic, Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, …

Here are five fruits that some people may prefer to avoid before bedtime:   Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are acidic and may cause heartburn or acid reflux if consumed too close to bedtime. Pineapple: Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that can cause digestive discomfort in …

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, will today commence the sale of seized bags of rice to the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25kg .     Disclosing this to newsmen in Lagos, Comptroller General of the NCS, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, said the process for the sale of the …