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Ugu (fluted pumpkin) leaves

Ugu (also Ugwu, Fluted pumpkin leaves) (Telfaria occidentalis) leaves are popular dark green leafy vegetables used in preparing many different

Spinach (Spinacia olercea) is a “functional food”, also known as a “perfect food”. This is due to the high abundance

If collard greens or kale are your normal go-to greens, then a switch to mustard greens might be in order.

As more time is spent indoors in the middle of winter, thoughts revolve around the best ways to increase the

Eggs are highly nutritious and filling. Eggs can be easily prepared to serve for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vegetables, potatoes,

In order for us to maintain optimum health we need to supply our bodies with macronutrients and micronutrients. We tend

Our bodies need proteins. Like carbohydrates and fats, proteins are an important building block material for our bodies. Proteins are

There is increased interest in the role of probiotics and prebiotics in maintaining optimum health. When prebiotics and probiotics are

Food variety is important for overall health. Knowing how to provide variety in food choices is not always easy. For

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 (health.gov), we need to incorporate the following three items in our meal