You will definitely agree with me that the rate or degree of poverty in Nigeria is alarming; the rich are getting richer while the poor are struggling hard with no limits. The price of staple food has hiked ridiculously, an average salary earner is now gradually becoming poor as his income no longer suffice his … Read more
Cassava is a valuable source of cheap carbohydrate. Cassava is also one of the most drought resistance crops and can be successfully grown on marginal soils, giving reasonable yields where many other crops do not grow well. It goes in many tropical countries and forms a stable food crop of highest potentials in many … Read more
Rice, Oryza sativa, is the most recognized staple food for more than half of the world population. It is widely grown in areas like China, Burma, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Nigeria and other south and Eastern Asian countries. There are two varieties of rice namely; Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa, this is the Asian type … Read more
Watermelon , botanically known as Citrullus lanatus, is one of the world most consumed fruits. Healthwise, it is very valuable by the virtue of the nutrients and minerals one derives from it. Also, its market value is unfathomable, especially during the dry season. Watermelon is a tropical plant, which requires a lot of sunlight and … Read more
Many do not know the real name of this fruit instead it is commonly called “LIKI LIKI” but the good news is that you are about to know what is rare and obscure. The real name is BLACK VELVET TAMARIND, scientifically or botanically called Dialium guineese. HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIKI-LIKI 1. Its sticky pulp is a … Read more
This fruit is common in Africa, especially Nigeria. It is called Agbalumo in Yoruba and Udala in Igbo yet the English name is obscure. Some call it cherry but the truth is that it is not cherry, it is an AFRICAN STAR APPLE. Its botanical name is Chrysophylum albidum. Health Benefits of Agbalumo -Agbalumo helps in … Read more