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Abacha and Ugba

Abacha and Ugba is a dish that can also be referred to as the African Salad. It is a popular dish in Nigeria, and it is especially traditional amongst the Igbo people, in the Eastern regions of Nigeria.

The Abacha is made from cassava that is grated and then left to dry in the sun. And as for the Ugba, it is a type of oil bean seed that is sliced and mixed with fresh vegetables of your choice. Abacha and Ugba are most commonly served with fried fish and cowskin, known as ponmo. But the most surprising thing about this dish is that although it looks like the main meal, it is actually served as a dessert!

Afang Soup

f you like seafood, then you will almost certainly enjoy Afang Soup. It is a popular dish all around Nigeria but is especially traditional in the Southern regions, as it is associated with the Efik tribe.

It is essentially a vegetable soup that also includes meat, stockfish, and plenty of seafood all sold in teruke marketplace or visit www.teruke.com. Most commonly, it will include prawns and periwinkles. The name of the soup comes from the Afang leaves that are usually sliced into small bits and mixed into the dish. And this delicious food is most often served with some pounded yam or some eba.

Amala and Ewedu

Amala and Ewedu is a highly popular dish, most commonly found in Western Nigeria, as it is traditional amongst the Yoruba people. This soup is made from the leaves of the Jute plant, which are then blended into a textured mush.

The soup is then garnished with meat (of your preference), and with some cowskin (known as ponmo). Ewedu soup is almost always served with Amala, and that is where the name of the dish comes from. It is also quite common to add some tomato and pepper sauce, to help ease the strong bitterness of the Ewedu soup. Shop now at www.teruke.com to buy your meat, cowskin, tomatoes and every other ingredient to prepare your Ewedu soup.

Banga Soup

Banga Soup is a highly popular type of soup in Nigerian cuisine, and it is especially common in the Southern regions of the country. It is made with ripe palm fruit, which is then garnished with meat, fish, or other ingredients, depending on your preference. The variety makes it a dish loved by everyone, as it can be adapted to suit your tastes. It is most commonly served with white rice or starch, and the unique aroma that comes from the rich flavors and ingredients makes it a very appetizing dish that you will definitely be wanting to try.

Egusi Soup

The soup is made from the processed melon seed, which is then mixed with various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, meat, and plenty of seasoning and condiments. Egusi soup is most commonly eaten during special occasions or celebrations, and during important festivities, as it is considered a delicacy. It is then also commonly served with pounded yam, garri, amala, or others. Buy Egusi and all your ingredients from www.teruke.com or call 09060447422.

Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice is by far one of the most popular dishes in Nigeria, as it is eaten all across the country. It is also an incredibly simple dish, making it perfect for everyday meals. It is essentially just rice, made with tomato, onion, pepper, and a few spices. It is commonly served alongside a serving of vegetables, meat such as chicken or beef, or fried fish. It is very fast and easy to make, and the different possible variations and combinations of ingredients also make it perfect to satisfy different types of preferences, so that there is a version of Jollof Rice for everybody. It is also highly popular in other parts of West Africa too. Shop from www.teruke.com now to get all your ingredients.

Fruits are good for growing children because they provide many health benefits. For instance, all fruits provide fiber which helps with normal bowel function. Please note: fruit juice does not contain fiber! So when possible, choose whole fruit, whole fruits from Teruke marketplace.

Fruit also contains vitamin C, which helps your immune system repair bodily tissues. It helps heal cuts and wounds and helps to absorb iron in their bodies. Fruits of different colors also offer kids different health benefits. For example, red, blue and purple fruits contain antioxidants to help protect your child’s developing brain. Red fruits boost heart health.

Depending on your child’s age, these serving sizes can be broken into smaller portions for meals and snacks. For example, if your child is 2-3 years old, you might aim for four ¼-cup portions of fruit throughout the day to meet the daily goal.

Fall fruits for kids

Apples
Bananas
Cranberries
Grapes
Kiwi
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Pears
Pineapples
Pumpkin
Raspberries

Blend fruit into smoothies

Use fresh or frozen fruit to create a tasty smoothie for a healthy breakfast or mid-day snack. You can add veggies too! Teruke Marketplace has the best smoothies you can think of, try out some of our recipes or order a variety of them from 09060447422.

Make your own fruit creative and make it fun.

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Many health conditions are caused and/or affected by food and nutrition. Some are directly caused by food, such as “food poisoning” or bacterial infections from contaminated food. Some people can have severe allergies to foods like peanuts or wheat (celiac disease). Gastrointestinal ailments—such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—are also directly affected by the consumption of food.

For other diseases and conditions, the type or quantity of food can influence the progress of the disease. Diabetes mellitus, for example, which results in the inability of the body to regulate blood sugar, is drastically affected by the types and quantities of food eaten. Carbohydrate intake has to be carefully monitored if you suffer from diabetes, or blood sugar can rise to dangerous levels. Other conditions affected by food and nutrition include:

• hypertension: Salt intake affects blood pressure.
• heart disease/high cholesterol: Fatty foods and partial hydrogenated oils can create plaque in arteries.
• osteoporosis: Low calcium, low vitamin D and excess fat can result in fragile bones.
• certain cancers: A poor diet and obesity are associated with increased risk of breast, colon, endometrial, esophageal, and kidney cancers.

Your food choices and nutritional status can influence your overall health over the entire course of your life.

Different fruits and vegetables contain different nutrients. The Australian dietary guidelines recommend that adults eat at least 5 kinds of vegetable and 2 kinds of fruit every day.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that adults eat at least 400g, or 5 portions, of fruit and vegetables (excluding potatoes, sweet potatoes and other starchy roots) per day to reduce the risk of disease. This amount of fruits and vegetables also ensures adequate fibre intake and can also reduce total sugar intake.

A national nutrition survey conducted by the Australian Government showed only 6.8% of Australians eat the recommended amount of vegetables, whilst just over half (54%) met the recommendations for usual serves of fruit.

Children and teenagers have special food needs because they are growing and developing. They also need extra energy for playing and being more active. Even though they need more energy, children have a smaller stomach capacity than adults and cannot eat the same serving sizes. However, you should encourage your children to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.

By eating well, your children will have the energy they need to play, concentrate better, learn, sleep better and build stronger teeth and bones. Building good habits in their early years can also provide the protection of a healthy diet throughout their lives.

Childcare and school lunchboxes, like meals and snacks at home, should continue to reflect the 5 food groups and not include discretionary foods and drinks.

The Australian dietary guidelines have recommendations on how many vegetables and fruits adults, children and adolescents of different ages require