Ceasing this opportunity to extend our most sincere gratitude to every individual, stakeholder, past and present volunteer, pioneer, partner and sponsors of this great organisation for every single contribution and commitment ever given to us in the process of impacting our society.
To every alumni of the organisation, we can't be where we are today without you. Your contributions remain in our records.
To present volunteers and ambassadors, you are the real MVPs! Your noble heart is what keeps us standing.
To our pioneers, what visionaries you are? Exceptional enough to have birthed a vision as this.
To our partners and sponsors, we ride mainly on the wings of your commitment.
To our Leaders and Mentors, we are so far a product of your patience and leadership.
To our online community of friends and followers, you make us feel valued. Thanks for the consistent encouragement you give to US.
Above all to God, the originator of our lives and vision. Thank you for birthing this through us, and not leaving us to ourselves. Thank you for the many assurance you have given us through your word and by your spirit. Thank you for strengthening us per time for the task.
Thank you for the sixth year. This seventh lap we are starting is perfection!
We are grateful.
TFL is 6 YEARS today!
God bless The Food Legends!
God bless Nigeria!!
God bless AFRICA!!!
To every alumni of the organisation, we can't be where we are today without you. Your contributions remain in our records.
To present volunteers and ambassadors, you are the real MVPs! Your noble heart is what keeps us standing.
To our pioneers, what visionaries you are? Exceptional enough to have birthed a vision as this.
To our partners and sponsors, we ride mainly on the wings of your commitment.
To our Leaders and Mentors, we are so far a product of your patience and leadership.
To our online community of friends and followers, you make us feel valued. Thanks for the consistent encouragement you give to US.
Above all to God, the originator of our lives and vision. Thank you for birthing this through us, and not leaving us to ourselves. Thank you for the many assurance you have given us through your word and by your spirit. Thank you for strengthening us per time for the task.
Thank you for the sixth year. This seventh lap we are starting is perfection!
We are grateful.
TFL is 6 YEARS today!
God bless The Food Legends!
God bless Nigeria!!
God bless AFRICA!!!
Health Benefits of Plant Based Diets
Plant Based Diet simply refer to a diet made of food products from plants. Although, there seems to be many interpretations of “Plant-Based Diet”. But I need you to understand that it doesn’t necessarily mean elimination of every other animal food products, but rather a diet that is centred on food products from plants.
To have a broader understanding of Plant Based Diets, I would like to dive into the five group of food from plants.
1. Fruits
Fruit is a fleshy part of plant, which develops from the plant’s flower, usually containing a seed or more. Examples would include apple, banana, mango, orange, watermelon, pawpaw, grape, strawberry etc.
2. Vegetables
Vegetables are plants or parts of plants usually eaten by humans. Some of these plants can be eaten with exposure to minimal food processing techniques. A few examples are spinach, cabbage, lettuce, onions, jute leaf (Yoruba- Ewedu) etc.
3. Tubers
Tubers are enlarged structures in plant acting as food storage and growing in the ground, in or around the root region of the plant. Examples are yam, cassava, potato, carrots, sweet potatoes etc.
4. Whole Grains
Whole grains include foods like rice, wheat, corn, sorghum, barley, oat etc.
5. Legumes
They include beans, nuts, soybeans, cowpeas, and groundnuts.
Although there are several benefits of plant based diets but I would love to mention two major benefits;
1. Weight Control
Plant-based diets are nutrient dense and full of fibre, this makes them so effective for weight loss. Plant based diets can help you cut out excess calorie intake, because the presence of fibre can make you feel fuller. And fibres are indigestible, so serves are good measure for calorie intake control. Apart from making you feel full, fibre also makes the digestive tract healthier, aids digestion process and eases bowel movement.
2. Disease Prevention
The essence of plant based diet in living a healthy life cannot be over-emphasised. Plant based diets are rich in micronutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals. All of these helps in improving a person’s immune system. Your heart would be healthier with plant-based diets, because by having such you would eliminate all manners of saturated fat and excessive sugar intake from other food products. Plant based diet gives you a reduced risk of type-2 diabetes. All of these are scientifically proven.
Basing the higher percentage of your diet on junks and highly (industrially) processed foods isn’t a healthy way of living. Junks and Industrially processed foods have their place, but they shouldn’t constitute the major part of your diet. Eat healthy, this will influence the kind of life you would live.
Thanks for reading!
Article By:
Oluwadurotimi Okediji
Food, Nutrients and Health
For other related articles, visit our blog
www.thefoodlegends.blogspot.com
References
https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-primer-beginners-guide-starting-plant-based-diet/
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-plant-based-diet
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why-should-you-try-it-2018092614760
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuber
Plant Based Diet simply refer to a diet made of food products from plants. Although, there seems to be many interpretations of “Plant-Based Diet”. But I need you to understand that it doesn’t necessarily mean elimination of every other animal food products, but rather a diet that is centred on food products from plants.
To have a broader understanding of Plant Based Diets, I would like to dive into the five group of food from plants.
1. Fruits
Fruit is a fleshy part of plant, which develops from the plant’s flower, usually containing a seed or more. Examples would include apple, banana, mango, orange, watermelon, pawpaw, grape, strawberry etc.
2. Vegetables
Vegetables are plants or parts of plants usually eaten by humans. Some of these plants can be eaten with exposure to minimal food processing techniques. A few examples are spinach, cabbage, lettuce, onions, jute leaf (Yoruba- Ewedu) etc.
3. Tubers
Tubers are enlarged structures in plant acting as food storage and growing in the ground, in or around the root region of the plant. Examples are yam, cassava, potato, carrots, sweet potatoes etc.
4. Whole Grains
Whole grains include foods like rice, wheat, corn, sorghum, barley, oat etc.
5. Legumes
They include beans, nuts, soybeans, cowpeas, and groundnuts.
Although there are several benefits of plant based diets but I would love to mention two major benefits;
1. Weight Control
Plant-based diets are nutrient dense and full of fibre, this makes them so effective for weight loss. Plant based diets can help you cut out excess calorie intake, because the presence of fibre can make you feel fuller. And fibres are indigestible, so serves are good measure for calorie intake control. Apart from making you feel full, fibre also makes the digestive tract healthier, aids digestion process and eases bowel movement.
2. Disease Prevention
The essence of plant based diet in living a healthy life cannot be over-emphasised. Plant based diets are rich in micronutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals. All of these helps in improving a person’s immune system. Your heart would be healthier with plant-based diets, because by having such you would eliminate all manners of saturated fat and excessive sugar intake from other food products. Plant based diet gives you a reduced risk of type-2 diabetes. All of these are scientifically proven.
Basing the higher percentage of your diet on junks and highly (industrially) processed foods isn’t a healthy way of living. Junks and Industrially processed foods have their place, but they shouldn’t constitute the major part of your diet. Eat healthy, this will influence the kind of life you would live.
Thanks for reading!
Article By:
Oluwadurotimi Okediji
Food, Nutrients and Health
For other related articles, visit our blog
www.thefoodlegends.blogspot.com
References
https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-primer-beginners-guide-starting-plant-based-diet/
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-plant-based-diet
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why-should-you-try-it-2018092614760
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuber
Jollof Rice
I strongly believe this can be anyone’s favourite delicacy. It is a typical dish made by long/short-grain rice, tomatoes, spicy, onions, chicken and meat, although the ingredients vary across different region, I believe this is why there is a controversy on which is better between Nigeria and Ghana Jollof Rice (lol).
Although there is no specific health benefits of Jollof Rice on the internet but based on what I realized I’ll be stating some of it health benefits which are as follows;
1. I hope you can relate when I tell you eating Jollof Rice brings Joy. There is this kind of joy you feel when you know you’ll be having that special dish especially party Jollof rice. Personally, I always look forward to days when my parents have a party to attend, on such days they bring back home party Jollof rice and fried rice (yummy) well you can’t blame me as I am a food lover I guess, hard to admit that (lol). When you are joyful it promotes a healthier lifestyle, relieves stress and pain, and support longetivity as well.
2. The chicken present in the dish contains the amino acid tryptophan which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Eating chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
3. The meat present in the meal is essential for the immune systems and brain development.
4. The spicy present in Jollof rice speeds up body metabolism, help kill bacteria and may even help fight cancer cells.
“The secret of having great Jollof Rice is in how much love and attention you give the sauce”
Happy eating!
Thanks for reading
Article By:
Iyiola Grace Omowumi
Food, Nutrients & Health
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For other related articles visit our blog
www.thefoodlegends.blogspot.com
I strongly believe this can be anyone’s favourite delicacy. It is a typical dish made by long/short-grain rice, tomatoes, spicy, onions, chicken and meat, although the ingredients vary across different region, I believe this is why there is a controversy on which is better between Nigeria and Ghana Jollof Rice (lol).
Although there is no specific health benefits of Jollof Rice on the internet but based on what I realized I’ll be stating some of it health benefits which are as follows;
1. I hope you can relate when I tell you eating Jollof Rice brings Joy. There is this kind of joy you feel when you know you’ll be having that special dish especially party Jollof rice. Personally, I always look forward to days when my parents have a party to attend, on such days they bring back home party Jollof rice and fried rice (yummy) well you can’t blame me as I am a food lover I guess, hard to admit that (lol). When you are joyful it promotes a healthier lifestyle, relieves stress and pain, and support longetivity as well.
2. The chicken present in the dish contains the amino acid tryptophan which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Eating chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
3. The meat present in the meal is essential for the immune systems and brain development.
4. The spicy present in Jollof rice speeds up body metabolism, help kill bacteria and may even help fight cancer cells.
“The secret of having great Jollof Rice is in how much love and attention you give the sauce”
Happy eating!
Thanks for reading
Article By:
Iyiola Grace Omowumi
Food, Nutrients & Health
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For other related articles visit our blog
www.thefoodlegends.blogspot.com
WARA
Do you know wara is rich in nutrients?
Wara is presumed to originate from Wara, a city in Kwara state, it is often consumed in different part of the world and called different names such as Cottage cheese in America, Paneer in India, Woagachi or Wagassirou in Benin Republic, Maashanza in Zaire.
Wara is traditionally made by adding a coagulant (extract from Sodom apple also called bomubomu in the Yoruba language) to fresh boiling cow’s milk to curdle it. The solid part is then separated from the liquid water or whey after the curdling process, and then pressed together.
There are two types of wara based on the starting ingredients the one made from fresh cow’s milk, and the one made from soya bean milk also called tofu or soya wara. The main component of wara is the milk protein called caseine, which gives it its white colour.
Wara can be eaten freshly made, boiled, deep fried, dried, added to stew or soups, grilled and added to salad.
Wara is high in protein and therefore can be a good alternative to meat or fish. It is rich in fat, protein and a little carbohydrate and also contains vitamins, minerals such as; calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, sodium, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, Vitamin K. it also contains probiotics which helps to regulate the flora in the gut.
Wara which is often consumed locally in different forms, contains nutrients such as protein, little carbohydrate, minerals, and vitamins. Therefore, it can be a good alternative to meat and fish.
Thanks for reading!
Do well to leave a comment as it goes a long way.
Article by:
Kikelomo Omotosho
Food, Nutrients & Health
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For other related articles visit our blog
www.thefoodlegends.blogspot.com
Do you know wara is rich in nutrients?
Wara is presumed to originate from Wara, a city in Kwara state, it is often consumed in different part of the world and called different names such as Cottage cheese in America, Paneer in India, Woagachi or Wagassirou in Benin Republic, Maashanza in Zaire.
Wara is traditionally made by adding a coagulant (extract from Sodom apple also called bomubomu in the Yoruba language) to fresh boiling cow’s milk to curdle it. The solid part is then separated from the liquid water or whey after the curdling process, and then pressed together.
There are two types of wara based on the starting ingredients the one made from fresh cow’s milk, and the one made from soya bean milk also called tofu or soya wara. The main component of wara is the milk protein called caseine, which gives it its white colour.
Wara can be eaten freshly made, boiled, deep fried, dried, added to stew or soups, grilled and added to salad.
Wara is high in protein and therefore can be a good alternative to meat or fish. It is rich in fat, protein and a little carbohydrate and also contains vitamins, minerals such as; calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, sodium, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, Vitamin K. it also contains probiotics which helps to regulate the flora in the gut.
Wara which is often consumed locally in different forms, contains nutrients such as protein, little carbohydrate, minerals, and vitamins. Therefore, it can be a good alternative to meat and fish.
Thanks for reading!
Do well to leave a comment as it goes a long way.
Article by:
Kikelomo Omotosho
Food, Nutrients & Health
......................................................
For other related articles visit our blog
www.thefoodlegends.blogspot.com
Hi!
We are glad to announce that the long awaited TFL Nutrition Webinar is now dated for 30th July 2022.
Do you want to increase your knowledge on the subject of nutrition? Then this is for you.
Do you want to clarify myths about personal nutrition? This is for you.
Are you a nutrition student or enthusiast? This is for you.
Participants would likewise be awarded a certificate of participation.
Registration Link below. Click to get registered.
https://bit.ly/tfl_nutritionwebinar
We are glad to announce that the long awaited TFL Nutrition Webinar is now dated for 30th July 2022.
Do you want to increase your knowledge on the subject of nutrition? Then this is for you.
Do you want to clarify myths about personal nutrition? This is for you.
Are you a nutrition student or enthusiast? This is for you.
Participants would likewise be awarded a certificate of participation.
Registration Link below. Click to get registered.
https://bit.ly/tfl_nutritionwebinar
Dear Nutrition Enthusiast,
2022 TFL Nutrition Webinar is for you! In actual fact, this webinar is for everyone.
Be a part of the community of a thousand nutrition enthusiasts registering for the upcoming webinar.
We would be discussing
1. Significance of Nutrition and Health
2. Nutraceuticals and Nutrition Supplements
3. Common Nutrient Dense African Foods
It's a special time to learn more and demystify concepts surrounding personal nutrition.
The webinar promises to be so educative, lively and fun!
You don't want to miss this. Click the link below to register now.
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2022 TFL Nutrition Webinar is for you! In actual fact, this webinar is for everyone.
Be a part of the community of a thousand nutrition enthusiasts registering for the upcoming webinar.
We would be discussing
1. Significance of Nutrition and Health
2. Nutraceuticals and Nutrition Supplements
3. Common Nutrient Dense African Foods
It's a special time to learn more and demystify concepts surrounding personal nutrition.
The webinar promises to be so educative, lively and fun!
You don't want to miss this. Click the link below to register now.
https://bit.ly/tfl_nutritionwebinar
See fliers below for more details. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
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