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  What is uziza? Uziza is a popular spice in Nigeria’s Eastern region. It’s a medicinal herb with a long history of use in African traditional medicine. Uziza is the Igbo name for the plant Piper guineense, which is scientifically known as Piper guineense which is also known as West African black pepper This spice is also well known in the Western part of Nigeria and used for many medicinal treatments. It is known in Youba language as IYERE The Ghanians call it Ashanti pepper Uziza soup is a popular dish in Nigeria’s eastern region. Palm nuts are frequently used in the preparation (Banga). Uziza is an organic spice that can be found in both #afiaefere #Ofensala and #Peppersoup When making Pepper soup, Afia Efere, Nsala soup, egusi soup, ogbono soup, and other similar dishes. Uziza seed or leaf, also known as Odusa/Etinkeni, is one of the most crucial ingredients on your list. Because it is a hot spice with a unique flavor and aroma. It can also be used in other delica

  Nutritionists have proved that crayfish and other seafoods are brain stimulating foods. Crayfish has a healthy combination of nutrients which include protein that contains large amounts of amino acids tyrosine that energizes the brain and omega 3 fatty acids which is a beneficial fat we can consume. One can obtain a healthy supply of vitamin D, A, calcium, potassium, copper and zinc by consuming crayfish consistently. The economic value of Crayfish cannot be over-emphasized, they are harvested by local fishermen in riverine areas for small-scale trade and this yields considerable revenue because the consumption of crayfish in Nigeria has skyrocketed. The processing and packaging of crayfish have gained ground in Nigeria and have created few employment opportunities.   Crayfish contain  healthy saturated fats and calories and can be included in a diet for people with cholesterol and weight issues.

 Do you crave for African Salad popularly known as Abacha? Have you been dreaming of enjoying a bowl of that delicacy made from cassava? If you answered yes then you are not far from actualising that dream because we are here to give you the opportunity to savour that your special meal again after a long time of missing it The information below will e of great help for anyone who feels missing out on a very fantastic meal from Eastern Nigeria called Abacha Ingredients 1.       4 cups Abacha 2.       1.5 or 2 cups Ugba 3.       1 cup palm oil 4.       1 teaspoon edible potash (Akaun) 5.       1 whole fish (fish of choice, preferably Titus) 6.       2-3 pieces of Stockfish (Okporoko) Optional 7.       3-4 Habanero pepper (Rodo) or grinded dry pepper 8.       1 Red onion 9.       4-6 garden eggs (optional) 10   6-8 Utazi leaves 11      2 Tablespoons Crayfish powder 12      5 Calabash nutmeg (ehuru) 13      1.5 Teaspoon ogiri 14   Any choice maggi seasoning 15

  Piper guineense leaf sometimes referred to as West African Black pepper or Ashanti pepper is a popular leaf in Nigeria’s Eastern region.  It’s a medicinal herb with a long history of use in African traditional medicine. This leaf is used by almost every tribe in Nigeria and other African countries. This leaf is called Uziza in Igbo language and Iyere in Yoruba language. The leaves and seeds are used for many popular dishes and recipes including  Ofe Nsala pepper soup Banga soup Afiaefere Egusi soup Ogbono soup Ukwa Because it is a hot spice with a unique flavor and aroma. It can also be used in other delicacies.  Uziza leaves contain: Protein Dietary fiber Alkaloids Glycosides Flavonoids Essential oils Tannins Saponins Phenols This amazing leaf and the seeds can be used for so many things. Some of the medicinal values of Uziza include: Fertility treatment Anti-cancer Treats intestinal disorders. Lower cholesterol Treat rheumatism lowers blood sugar/good for diabetic hypertension lowe

 Bambara nut popularly known in Igbo language as Okpa is  widely cultivated in West Africa. It is one of the major delicacies from the Eastern Nigeria. This special nut is known by different names in various languages and in different parts of the world.  Some of the names include: 1.  Okpa (Igbo) 2. Epa-Roro (Yoruba) 3.  Kwaruru or Gurjiya (Hausa) In other African countries it is called Nyimo beans (Zimbabwe) Izindlubu (Zulu) Ntoyo cibemba (Zambia) Jugo beans (South Africa). Okpa which is also known as Bambara groundnut pudding (Okpa) in Igbo language, has a lot of amazing health benefits which is good for the body and vital for the normal its functioning. In Nigeria, the name Okpa is commonly used than Bambara nut as it is not popular like other food crops but it is termed as one of the “miracle food crops”, Why? because it has no side effects and gives the body all the nutrients it needs once it is consumed adequately (in the right proportion). The Nutrients found in Okpa (Bambara n

  African breadfruit – also known as Ukwa in Igbo – is an edible traditional fruit. Belonging to the Moraceae family, it is related to other exotic fruits like breadnut, jackfruit, figs and mulberries. It is consumed, for example in the Eastern part of Nigeria, where it is eaten as a main dish. The seeds are of particular interest because of their high nutrition value. Scientifically known as Treculia africana, breadfruit is a highly sought after fruit due to its medicinal properties. It contains moderate levels of essential vitamins and minerals. Fresh seeds contain 38.3% carbohydrate, 15.9% fat and 17.7% crude protein. It contains adequate levels of protein. 100 grams provide 7.4 grams of protein, approximately 23% of the recommended amount. Readily available in many developing African countries, it can be an alternative to rice and yam. The seeds of Treculia africana can be ground to flour, pressed for oil and used as flavouring in alcoholic drinks. It is rich in riboflavin, iron,