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Nutritional benefits of agbalumo (African star apple)
The reputation of the African star apple (also called the African cherry) precedes it, especially if you’re active on social media, where there’s constant debate and comparison with other in-season fruits like mango (or any other fruit). For some people, the African cherry (locally called “Agbalumo” or “Udara” in Nigeria) isn’t worth the stress, thanks…
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Top 5 online grocery stores in Lagos
There’s a running joke that Lagosians spend more than half of their lives in traffic. That may be an exaggeration, but it also shows that commuting in Lagos is stressful. It’s no wonder the online grocery shopping industry is growing like wildfire in Lagos. Not only do the stores take away the stress of commuting,…
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Pricepally vs Mano: Which online grocery store should you shop?
Knowing where to shop is half the problem of grocery shopping. But with multiple online grocery stores in Nigeria, especially in urban cities like Lagos, choosing the “right” supermarket isn’t easy. Mano and Pricepally are food delivery companies operating in Nigeria. So, it’s likely “Mano vs Pricepally” has crossed your mind, especially if you live…
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Fruitful hacks: 4 ways to preserve fruits and vegetables
How many times have you passed on buying fruits and vegetables because “they won’t last”? That feeling is understandable, especially if you don’t have a refrigerator. But veggies and fruits are too nutritious to be left out of your menu. Read on to learn the best preservation techniques for fruits and vegetables. Where to shop…
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March 2023 Price Index: Prices of Staple Food Items
It’s time to talk about something that affects us all – the price of our favorite staple and seasonal foods. In our new “price index” segment, we will be giving you the scoop on the prices of some of the most commonly consumed food items in major markets across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. We…
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3 ways you can shop on Pricepally
If you live in Lagos (or other urban cities in Nigeria), you already know this: grocery shopping is stressful. Besides traffic congestion, you also deal with consistent price hikes and, sometimes, poor food quality. But Pricepally provides access to fresh foods at a pocket-friendly price to solve the grocery-related problems facing Nigerians. What’s more? There’s…
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6 Food items you can shop on Pricepally
Food is necessary for growth. But for Nigerians, investing in food is an extreme sport. In 2022, Nigerians spent over 50% of their income on food, making them the second poorest country in terms of food affordability. The recent and sudden switch to a “cashless” policy temporarily reduced food costs. But cash scarcity is still…
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March Food News: Navigating High Prices and Seasonal Delights
Hey there foodies! We’re back! It’s been a hot minute since our last food-related update, we’re back and better than ever. This time around, we will be giving you a monthly dose of our food news. So much has happened in the Nigerian food space since we last checked in, and we’re excited to…
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Ramadan diet: 5 homemade fruity beverages for suhoor and iftar
Fluids are too essential to the body to be ignored. They regulate body temperature, transport nutrients to cells, prevent constipation, and remove toxins from the body. Water is the obvious gold standard for maintaining fluid balance. But fruits and vegetables are also good sources of water and minerals, especially during Ramadan. During Ramadan, you have two…