Category: Food
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Popular poultry meat in Nigeria
Whether it’s coming from seafood or poultry meat, Nigerians don’t joke with proteins from animals. In fact, there’s a high chance you or someone you know is eating poultry meat as you read this post. This article reviews why poultry meat is popular in Nigeria and its health benefits. The most popular poultry meat in…
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5 essential food groups for healthy Nigerian families
I stumbled on a post recently on Twitter. The tweep was lamenting about the mental and physical hurdles of cooking, and I can totally relate to it. Cooking starts with brainstorming (or what you may call shopping lists) the foodstuffs you need. Without a shopping list, your market trip and, by extension, cooking will be…
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Is there a fake Titus fish?
As a child, I dreaded shopping with my mum at local markets. The scorching sun, long walks, and unending negotiations with sellers didn’t sit well with me. During one of those walks, I overheard my mum ask the fish vendor, “Is this the original or fake Titus fish?” Are you shocked to learn that fish…
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What are the best foods for breakfast in Nigeria?
“Never miss breakfast!” Those were the words my mom drummed in my ear as a child. But as an adult, I always struggle to know the best food to break my fast every morning. Interestingly, I’m not alone—many people, especially young adults, skip breakfast more than lunch and dinner. Does it matter if you miss…
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The best 5 seafood restaurants in Lagos
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More than half of Lagos is covered in water, so craving seafood checks out. But where can you find the seafood you want? Look no farther because we’ve made a list of the best 5 seafood restaurants to appease your cravings. The 5 best seafood spots in Lagos 1. Ocean Basket Location: 35 Akin Adesola…
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Grocery shopping: How to shop with little money in Nigeria
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Have you done grocery shopping recently? How did you feel? I can wager that you were shocked (or annoyed) at the rising price of food items. That feeling is understandable. Here’s why: food items constitute the majority of household price surges in the May 2023 inflation report. Despite the never-ending price hike, you don’t need…
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High-calorie drinks in Nigeria
Discussions about weight gain or loss are incomplete without calories. Calories are the energy stored in proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The higher the calorie content of your food, the more energy it gives your body. Excess energy (calories) is stored in the body as triglycerides (a type of fat) throughout the body, including the abdomen,…
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May 2023 Food News: From Cooking Marathons to Livestock Innovations
Welcome to our May food news, where we bring you the juiciest news stories and exciting updates that’ll leave you craving for more. In this edition, we have an exciting lineup of news stories that highlight the diverse aspects of Nigeria’s culinary landscape. We’ll explore innovative approaches in the livestock sector, the challenges onion processors…
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10 must-try street foods in Nigeria
“There’s no [more] sincere love than the love of food” is a befitting summary of Nigerians’ love for food, which explains why street foods are popular in the country. Beyond satisfying your cravings, street food also promotes camaraderie among people. Depending on where you stay, there’s always street food for you. But which ones should you…
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The 5 best online meat stores in Lagos
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Whether it’s Nkwobi—the Igbo delicacy made from spicy cow foot—or grilled meat, fondly called “suya,” Nigerians don’t joke with meat. This is why we curated the best online meat stores in Lagos. Top 5 online meat stores in Lagos 1. Pricepally Pricepally is the home of fresh food items. But that’s not all they offer.…