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African Fruits And Vegetables by IykeStan87: 10:50am On Apr 05, 2021 |
African fruits and vegetables is your one-stop spot for all health benefits information on various African fruits and vegetables.
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Re: African Fruits And Vegetables by IykeStan87: 10:57am On Apr 05, 2021 |
Health benefits of Soursop (Annona muricata)/Igbo (Sawansop)/Yoruba (Ebo)/Hausa( Tuwon biri)/ Soursop is an evergreen fruit with a white fleshy part, a spike-like skin and dark brown seeds. The fruit is usually called soursop due to its slightly acidic taste when ripe. Some of the impressive health benefits of soursop are Contains various vitamins and minerals Contain lots of antioxidant The pulp can be be used as fruit juice The leaves can be used in treating boil and rheumatism And lots more You can find out from the short clip more of the nutritional benefits of Soursop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf5PoWvBFI4
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Re: African Fruits And Vegetables by IykeStan87: 11:05am On Apr 05, 2021 |
Health benefits of African Velvet Tamarind (Dialium Guineense)/ Awin (Yoruba)/ Icheku (Igbo)/Tsamiyar Kurm(Hausa) African Velvet Tamarind Awin/Icheku/Tsamiyar Kurm is a fruit tree with black velvety hard shell, orange sticky pulp and flat circular brown seed. health benefits include It can be use to treat malaria Malaria is often caused by a Plasmodium parasite, The leave extract of this fruit exhibit antiplasmodial effects, which helps in delaying the growth of Plasmodium falciparum, the major causal of malaria,thereby preventing the occurrence of malaria Treats Scurvy and Infections: The fruit pulp has high ascorbic acid ( Vit C) content which is an anti-scurvy vitamin hence used as a food supplement. The high vitamin C content boosts the immune system and helps the body against infections. Treats Scurvy and Infections: The fruit pulp has high ascorbic acid ( Vit C) content which is an anti-scurvy vitamin hence used as a food supplement. The high vitamin C content boosts the immune system and helps the body against infections. Treating Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): It's high sugar level explains the fruit sweetened taste. It is good for children and people with hypoglycemia. The diabetics, should avoid it or limit consumption. Treats Wounds: The Tender leaves of velvet tamarind, when squeezed and applied on wounds, stimulates the growth of healthy skin and protects the wounds against germs and moisture. You can find out more of the health benefits in the short and informative clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccoy4U8iQbY
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Re: African Fruits And Vegetables by IykeStan87: 11:14am On Apr 05, 2021 |
Health benefits of African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Udara(Igbo)/ Agbalumo(Yoruba)/ Agbaluma( Hausa-fulani) The udara/ Agbalumo/ Agbaluma fruit has so many nutritious health benefits. (1) Help in weight loss. It has a low calorie because of its little fat content. Making it a good option for people who want to shed some fat (2) Rich in vitamin C It contains high Vitamin C. This help protect the body against immune system deficiencies (3) Contain Anti- oxidants The antioxidant in Udara/Agbalumo/ Agbaluma help to prevent the damage to the system caused by free radicals (4) Good for pregnant women The acidic taste of Udara/Agbalumo/Agbaluma help prevent the urge of vomiting during pregnancy (5) Strengthen bones Udara/Agbalumo/Agbaluma is a good source of calcium and phosphorus that are important for maintaining strong bones and teeth. You can find out more of these health benefits in this short clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgOVoxlUHW4
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Re: African Fruits And Vegetables by IykeStan87: 9:40pm On Apr 05, 2021 |
Alligator pepper has lots of health benefits one of which is that it Addresses erectile dysfunction A small portion of the spice can go a long way ensuring you have a delayed discharge and hence one can last longer during sex. Secondly it Boosts libido Alligator pepper is a strong natural aphrodisiac that stimulates sexual desires and maintains high stamina. Among women, it works on their libido and makes them more sensitive to touch during sexual intercourse as the nerve endings are stimulated more. Find out more from this short video clip more on the sexual benefits of Alligator pepper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r50bcKosOwo
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Re: African Fruits And Vegetables by IykeStan87: 6:26pm On Apr 13, 2021 |
African pear or bush pear is a native fruit of West Africa. It is popularly called Ube in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. It can be eaten either raw, cooked in salt water or roasted. Also it can be eaten with roasted or cooked corn. It is pink in colour when unripe but turns dark purple when it is ripe. It has a butter-like nature when roasted or dipped in hot water and it is enjoyed by all. Health benefits of African Pear/ bush Pear/ ube include Strengthens bones and teeth It contains calcium and phosphorus; minerals found mainly in the bones and teeth of our body. Ube has also been known to prevent stiff joint and bone pain. Helps to Maintain a Health skin It contains a rich amount of vitamin C which works to fend off cell damage from free radicals. It helps to improve the texture of your skin by making it smoother and reducing wrinkles. Helps in increasing skin health Ube is rich in Vitamin C, it is a strong antioxidant and a dietary supplement that can prevent scurvy and keep the skin glowing. Prevent Constipation Ube is rich in fiber and helps prevent constipation and also ensures regularity of bowel movement. Helps in healthy bowel movement It adds bulk to the stool which makes the process of passing stool easier. You can find out more from this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMCBVTDqL3M
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