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 LEAF OF LIFE Leaf of Life’ or ‘life plant’, (Bryophllum pinnatum) this amazing plant has a wide array of healing properties and health benefits.  Native to Madagascar, but is found throughout the world today. It has various names such as Goethe plant, Love bush, Air plant, Cathedral bells. It is commonly called Leaf of Life in Africa, Nigeria to be precise.. Yoruba name; ABAMODA. It also called the Miracle leaf. It is very common and can be found growing in home gardens and just about anywhere it can grow.  Health benefits of Leaf of Life 1. Bronchial Conditions Leaf of Life relieves shortness of breath associated with asthma and bronchitis. It’s also beneficial for addressing coughs and the tightness that accompanies chest colds. 2. Diabetes An extract of the plant lowered blood sugar levels, along with “bad” fat in the body known as triglycerides.  3. Enhanced Sleep Taking an extract of the plant in tablet form experienced better sleep and it exhibited a calming e...

  Introduction . Lemongrass is a medicinal plant, native to India. It is commercially cultivated in Guatemala, South India. Its leaves and the plant are used in many herbal medicines for their healing properties. It can be made into a tea, and its oil is used in many remedies for respiratory and digestive disorders.  Lemongrass is high in antioxidants that are effective in controlling the cholesterol in the body and also boost cellular health. It is an herb which is used mostly in the Asian cuisine; it has a tangy lemon-like flavor and is added to the broths dried or fresh. It is added to meat, poultry, and seafood dishes and adds a vibrant citrus flavor to the food. Lemongrass oil can be used as a preservative and is also helpful in repelling insects such as mosquitoes and flies . Lemongrass is also used to attract bees when trying t extract honey from the hives Countries such as India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka are major exporters of lemongrass. Lem...

THE SCIENCE OF COOKING: MODE OF HEAT TRANSFER IN RELATIONSHIP WITH NUTRIENT RETENTION IN SELECTED FOODS..( Egg, Vegetable) BY: Olalekan Solomon O. INTRODUCTION According to the Online Etymology, Science can be defined as knowledge arranged in an organized manner.  Science can also be defined as the knowledge or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation. ( Etymology. 2014). According to Mitchell et al, (2003). Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanation and prediction about the universe. Science is about asking question, According to Nola,R,. et al,(2005), in science you can ask about absolutely anything. It then follows that the question: is there any science of cooking? Is scientifically significant. Cooking is the art and science, technology and craft of preparing food for consumption with the use of heat.(Wayt R. et al, 2006) According to Nola,R. et al,...

INTRODUCTION. ****________**** BROCCOLI       Broccoli is arguably exclusively grown in Plateau state only in Nigeria. It is a green sponge-like looking vegetable with some leaves. It contains among several vitamins and minerals sulfur, which is a good anti-inflammatory. This is especially beneficial to SMOKERS as it helps to reduce the level of C-reactive protein (CRP), which is a blood protein used to measure a general degree of inflammation. Broccoli also contains carotenoids hence, the greener the broccoli florets the more the carotenoid it contains.      Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes   kale , cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips. These   nutrition   power houses supply loads of nutrients for few   calories . Possible health benefits of consuming broccoli Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduc...

Peanuts: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Peanuts ( Arachis hypogaea ) are a legume that originated in South America. They go by a variety of names, such as groundnuts, earthnuts, and goobers. peanut products include peanut oil, flour, and protein. These goods are used in a variety of foods, such as desserts, cakes, confectionery, snacks, and sauces. Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and various healthy nutrients. Studies show that peanuts may even be useful for weight loss and are linked to a reduced risk of heart disease hare F at in peanuts Peanuts are  high in fat . In fact, they are classified as oilseeds. A large proportion of the world’s peanut harvest is used for making  peanut oil  (arachis oil). The fat content ranges from 44–56% and mainly consists of mono- and polyunsaturated fat, most of which is made up of oleic and linoleic acids. Trusted Sou SUMMARY Peanuts are high in fat, consisting mostly of mono- and polyunsaturated f...