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Bambara nut

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Bambara nut this the type of food crop,it predominantly cultivated in West Africa, it type of groupndnut and also one of the common food sources in nigerian as it use in production of various food delicacies. it might be surprising to say that most people in nigeria may not be conversant with this name as the local name is commonly used but it froms most part of some family's daily meal.locally, it is called opa(igbo) epa - roro (youruba),kwaruru gurjiya(hausa). just like groundnut, bambara groundnut or nut is regarded as a false nut,rather it is a legume and contains lots of protins as well.it is mainly use in cooking especially in the making of opa with can be taking with pap(akamu or ogi) drinks, soaked garri flakes, and others. most times the bambara groundnut is consumed because it gives energy and taste great when prepared well it has other great health benefit which makes it a must eat for everyone. it nutrent consist of carbohydrates, protein,fat,fiber con...
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Black beans (akidi)

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black beans (akidi) is a special type of beans, localy know as akidi in Igbo. it is relished as a netive delicacy an contribute significantly to the meals in the south eastern part of nigeria. akidi beans is an excellent source of protein, essential vitermin and minerals, and starch.it provides high amount of plant -base protein,in addition to any other essential nutrients.it has a high concentration of vitermin B2,C, and A, and is high in such minerals as magnisum,iron,folate, phosphorus.and also,it provides phytonutrent and quercetin,all of which possess antioxidant properties. akidi beans aid in cancer prevention.this can be attributed to saponins which prevent cancer cell from multiplyand spreading through the body.
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crayfish

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Crayfish is used as seasoning in Nigerian cocking.crayfish add a very traditional flavour to whatever it is used to cook that is why you will mostly find it in nigerian soup for fufu Meals, concoction rice and many more. We usually grind crayfish into powderd with a dry mill before adding it to nigerian cooking.suprizly, crayfish has help promote a beautiful and healthy skin.the benefit is associated with presence of omega-3 fatty acids which protect the skin from UV(ultra violent)rays.
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palmkernel

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Palmkernel is the edible seed of the oil palm fruit. The fruit yield two distinct oil:palm oil derived from the outer of the fruit,and palmkernel oil derived from the kanel. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant the fruit pulp help to cure skin inflammation it is use to treat nausea and vomiting as well as worm infection.it is used as an expectorant also as a liver tonic.
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african salad (abacha)

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African salad(abacha)-as the Igbo loves to call it,it's one of the most popular and delicious food in the eastern nigeria,it serves best as kola to visitors. African salad is a nutritious food as it contains reach minerals such as potassium, sodium, caclum, magnisum, vitamin A,vitermin C,iron, phosphorus and zinc It helps the bones from damages.it reduces blindness risk.reduces heart disease.treat obesity..it also reach in B-complex nutrient
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