Recipe: Shrimps Nkwobi

Nkwobi is a spicy delicacy of the Igbo tribe in Eastern Nigeria, which can be described as a very thick sauce, traditionally made with palm oil, blended spices, hot chili and... cow foot!

Well, I'm breaking out of the shell of tradition and culture, and what is cookery correct 😜😜😜

Is Expired Food Really Bad for You?

 

The dates that matter, and the dates that don't.

Ready to get in on a little secret that food manufacturers don't want you to know? Expiration dates are pretty much BS (though there are some exceptions, as you'll read below).

Did You Know That Celery

...is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery start with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6.

Recipe: Healthified Chocolate Pudding

 
Get excited! You are gonna to LOVE this. This chocolate pudding recipe mixes the deliciousness of a decadent chocolatey goodness with the healthiness of an avocado and some super-foods.

Recipe: Abacha Ketofied!

I recently began Ketogenic diet (known for being a low carb diet aka starvation of carbohydrates) to see if I would lose the stubborn last few kg/fat. Believe me it is working! With non-conditioning exercise (for now), I have lost in kg and inches.

So I discovered Cabbacha in my keto- journey. Cabbacha is cabbage prepared in the traditional abacha method.

Cloud Bread Pizza

 

I love pizza and who doesn't! Make a pizza that could fit into low-carb diet. So I present you with today feature  recipe, Cloud Bread Pizza!

Tip Of The Week: Genius cooking Tricks and Tips

 

 Genius Cooking Hacks

Learn the basic cooking techniques and how to avoid mistakes in the kitchen with these wonderful cooking tips & tricks to elevate every meal you make.

Healthy Smoothies That Taste Like Dessert

Cake Without The Calories 

 
These healthy indulgent smoothie recipes are sneakily healthy, because they taste like your favorite desserts,but they're actually good for you!

These healthy smoothie recipes—chock-full of superfoods, vitamins, and nourishing ingredients that'll leave you bursting with energy and ready to tackle the day.

Recipe: Omelette Wrap

Surprise! Paper-thin omelettes become delicious breakfast roll-ups.

Chinese Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

This big beautiful plate of fried rice may look and TASTE like rice, but it’s NOT!

Do you have a Chinese food addiction like I do? I could seriously eat it everyday. Thanks to this recipe, now you can!

Recipe: Veggie Noodles with Peanut Sesame Sauce

I recent fell in love peanut butter especially the extra crunchy and I firmly believe that anything slathered in peanut butter or even roasted peanut itself automatically goes from good to wow!

Recipe: Florence's Weigh Spicy Zesty Zobo Drink

Zobo is a Nigerian beverage made from dried Zoborodo also known Roselle, Sorrel and hibiscus plant flowers in some part of world. Before I proceed to Zobo drink preparation, let me mention some of the great health benefits of Zobo drink

Would You Like To Know?

What to do with over-ripe bananas?

Recipe: Simple Avocado and Tomato Salad

This is a quick and easy salad to prepare that uses just a few key ingredients; Juicy plum tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy lime juice. This dish can serve as main meal or side dish.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Chicken Sandwich

Today,I'm featuring MyFitnessPal sweet potato turkey sandwich with slight twist... I subbed the turkey for chicken left out the humus and baked it  This ssandwich is very delicious and serving for one, is so filling you might not finish the 2nd half of the sandwich. This meal is a good source of vitamins Potato Turkey Sandwich.

Do You Know?

That the mixture of turmeric and milk is a popular and  effective way of fighting cough/cold. It works for both children and adults. This mixture also has many health benefits, especially for those with joint pains and bone disorders.

Morning Drink: Frothy Spicy Hot Lemon Water with Ginger

Switch up, and opt for a healthier morning drink, by drinking spicy hot lemon water with ginger. Sure, it’s not as tasty as a cuppucino or lattes, but, the benefits certainly outweigh any cup of Caffè latte.

Recipe: Sea Food Okoro Pepper Soup (Igbagbs Ofofo)

This is an Urhobo and itsekiri dish, very healthy , flavourful and delicious! I made this soup last night which I adapted from Dooney's Kitchen and my family really enjoyed it. This dish is very low-fat and low-calorie making it a great for weight loss/maintenance and for ppeople with certain health conditions.

Recipe: Jamaican Cuisine

I saw these recipes on one of my favourite healthy foodie website and it’s finger licking good! They are recipes your family will love… I have heard that Jamaican dishes are to Nigerian’s thus I had to give these recipes a try, well not just a try, I have prepared them several times.

Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

Coconut milk, thyme, scallions and scotch bonnet peppers give this rice dish island flair! The perfect side dish to Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken, or enjoy this as a meatless  meal with a simple avocado and tomato salad on the side.

Rice and beans are a staple in most Caribbean and African countries especially Nigeria because they are not expensive and nutritious. Beans are an excellent source of fibre, protein and complex carbohydrates.

This meal is not spicy as the pepper is cooked whole for added flavour and is discarded before you finish cooking. Of course, if you want a spicy rice dish, you can chop the scotch bonnet and add it to the rice (I cooked mine this way), but caution, it will be hot!

Recipe: Hot and Spicy Pineapple Smoothie

Good morning FitFam!

I finished working out few hours ago... Walked to the gym»stationary

bike»strength workouts , in that order. I didn't time, I just worked out till I'm soaking wet (probably

stinking LOL) and very exhausted! Who's working out? KILL IT!

LOL wearing makeup to the  gym or during workout is a no no !


Then I re-fuel  with Flo Hot and Spicy Pineapple Slim-down  smoothie

When I  mean  hot, it's really HOT!  I love my food to be very hot and peppery. This smoothie recipe sweet, hot, spicy, slightly pungent and bursting with flavours from the different ground dried spices.