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Peanut Oil vs Olive Oil: Which Is Better for High Heat Cooking and Heart Health?

by Kudzai Musengi

Peanut Oil vs Olive Oil: Which Is Better for High Heat Cooking and Heart Health?

As someone who has only just recently discovered that there is a difference between extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and regular “olive oil,” it has m...
Posted in Heart Health, Olive oil, Peanuts

Health Benefits of Mackerel: Why This Affordable Oily Fish Always Has A Spot in African Menus

by Kudzai Musengi

Health Benefits of Mackerel: Why This Affordable Oily Fish Always Has A Spot in African Menus

I remember the first time I ate fresh mackerel. Mum grilled it in the oven with spices and it tasted completely different from the version I knew g...
Posted in Antioxidants, Brain Health, Energy, Heart Health, Nervous System Support, Omega 3, Thyroid Function

Black Beans vs Black-Eyed Peas: Which One Is Better for Your Family?

by Kudzai Musengi

Black Beans vs Black-Eyed Peas: Which One Is Better for Your Family?

Black beans are something I include in almost all my meat stews. That’s because my kids are not always keen on meat. If I include beans in the stew...
Posted in Cholesterol, Heart Health

Health Benefits of Spicy Food: Weight Loss, Heart Health, Gut Benefits, and Risks

by Kudzai Musengi

Health Benefits of Spicy Food: Weight Loss, Heart Health, Gut Benefits, and Risks

Spicy food may support metabolism, heart health, and the gut microbiome, but it can trigger reflux and IBS symptoms. Here’s what research says and how to eat it safely.

Posted in Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Digestion, Heart Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Weight Loss

Taro Vs Potato: Benefits For Diabetes, Weight Management & Heart Health

by Kudzai Musengi

Taro Vs Potato: Benefits For Diabetes, Weight Management & Heart Health

Taro “yams” are one of those foods that take me straight back to childhood. My mum grew them in our garden — they have big, beautiful, heart-shaped...
Posted in Diabetes, Heart Health, Taro Yam, Weight Loss

This African Pear Is Rich in Vitamin E and Healthy Fats — Just Like Avocado

by Kudzai Musengi

This African Pear Is Rich in Vitamin E and Healthy Fats — Just Like Avocado

  Ever since I turned 40, I’ve been on a serious hunt for healthy fats - especially from African foods. You know...the kind that keep your skin gl...
Posted in African Pear, Bone Strength, Calcium, Digestion, Fats, Heart Health, Magnesium, Muscles, Potassium, Skin, Vitamin E

How to Cook Pearl Millet; Easy Zimbabwean Traditional Food Recipe

by Kudzai Musengi

How to Cook Pearl Millet; Easy Zimbabwean Traditional Food Recipe

If you're vegan, vegetarian, diabetic, anemic, or trying to manage your weight, then adding pearl millet (also known as Peret) to your diet is some...
Posted in Diabetes, Digestion, Heart Health, Nutrients, Pearl millet, Weight Loss

8 Amazing Health Benefits of Sugar Apple: Nature’s Sweet and Nutritious Gift

by Kudzai Musengi

8 Amazing Health Benefits of Sugar Apple: Nature’s Sweet and Nutritious Gift

Learn about the health benefits of sugar apple, a tropical fruit popular in Africa, known for its rich nutritional profile and traditional uses in medicine.

Posted in Diabetes, Dietary Fiber, Energy, Heart Health, Immunity, Skin

9 Amazing Health Benefits of Butternut Squash, A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

by Kudzai Musengi

9 Amazing Health Benefits of Butternut Squash, A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

Butternut squash has always been the unsung hero of my plate! It’s like the veggie that never missed the party when rice or a braai (BBQ) was invol...
Posted in Anti-inflammatory, Bone Strength, Brain Health, Diabetes, Heart Health, Nutrients, Respiratory Health, Skin, Weight Loss

New To Organ Meat? Here's 10 Health Benefits Of Chicken Hearts

by Kudzai Musengi

New To Organ Meat? Here's 10 Health Benefits Of Chicken Hearts

I'm excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of organ meats, specifically chicken hearts, a traditional African delicacy. I have to admit, p...
Posted in Brain Health, Energy, Heart Health, Immunity, Iron, Metabolism, Muscle Growth, Protein, Selenium, Taurine, Vitamin B, Weight Loss, Zinc

5 Incredible Health Benefits Of Coconut Flour: What You Need To Know

by Kudzai Musengi

5 Incredible Health Benefits Of Coconut Flour: What You Need To Know

Coconut flour has recently gained popularity as a healthier alternative to traditional wheat flour. Extracted from the meat of coconuts, this glute...
Posted in Diabetes, Digestion, Gluten Free, Heart Health, Weight Loss

7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Butter Beans (Lima Beans)

by Kudzai Musengi

7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Butter Beans (Lima Beans)

One superfood that's gaining attention is the butter bean, also known as the lima bean. Butter beans are a type of legume that feature in many Afri...
Posted in Brain Health, Butter Beans, Diabetes, Digestion, Heart Health, Immunity, Protein, Weight Loss

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