Posts Written By Wendy Evans-Uhegbu

Plantain Burger

Not everyday fried plantain or bolí, sometimes sexy plantain burger. Plantain Burger   Save Print Prep time 6 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 46 mins   With this recipe, plantains are used in place of burger buns. Author: Wendy Evans-Uhegbu Serves: 46 Ingredients 2 Plantains (ripe & firm) 2 Burger Patties 1 Fresh Beef Tomato (sliced) 1 Onion (Sliced) ¼ Bunch Lettuce 2-4 Cheese Slices Olive oil 4 Tablespoons Ketchup 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise ½ Slice Lemon Salt and Pepper(to taste) Spices (to taste) Instructions Spice the burger patties with salt, pepper and spices. Place them in the grill…

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YOUR SKIN + OLIVE OIL = ?

Olive oil is really no stranger in today’s cosmetics industry, considering it’s a staple ingredient in many skin and hair care products on the market- ranging from body moisturisers to serums, eye creams, shampoos, lip balms, and many more. It’s easily accessible, relatively affordable, and is amazing when used on its own too as it is when added to products. It’s just one of those things that I never run out of, it’s always there, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the bedroom, just in case.  It is quite rich in naturally occurring vitamins like vitamins A, E and K, as well…

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YOUR MEDS AND YOUR WAIST

Do you know that up to 15% of issues relating to weight are associated with certain medications? It’s not one of those things that frequently come to mind when you are taking your regular tablets I know but here are some of the most famous culprits:   ANTIDEPRESSANTS: Generally speaking, a majority of antidepressant medications have weight gain as a “possible” side effect. But to be honest, as different as we all are, our bodies respond differently to different medications. In other words, a certain antidepressant can cause Simbi to gain weight but not do the same with Titi. Having said that,…

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GREEK YOGHURT FOR SENATOR!

There is an almost-overwhelming amount of yoghurts available on the market today but Greek style yoghurt definitely stands out in that compared to regular yoghurts, it is strained substantially to get rid of a majority of the “liquidy” bits including whey, lactose, sugars and so on. So in the end, you’re left with a thicker, creamier version of yoghurt with a more zesty taste that’s less sweet, in addition to all the protein goodness (double that of regular yoghurt) and only a fraction of the calories! Lower lactose levels mean lower risk of discomfort for our lactose- intolerant counterparts and…

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ARE CARBOHYDRATES REALLY THAT BAD?

Greetings Tribe! Let’s talk carbs! Yay! See the thing is, although carbs are your body’s main energy source, like everything else, too much of it can do more harm than good! Here are some of the consequences of eating carbs, excessively, daily, multiple times a day, at night, when nobody is watching:   UNWANTED WEIGHT GAIN: Eating carbs every day will inevitably result in you exceeding your recommended daily calorie intake, hence unwanted weight gain especially in places that you don’t want. The recommended daily calorie intake for us as adults is 2,500 Kcal (10,500 kJ) for men and 2,000 Kcal (8,500…

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5 ITEMS ON YOUR GROCERY LIST THAT CAN DOUBLE AS SKINCARE PRODUCTS

CUCUMBER Rich in antioxidants, ascorbic acid and silica which rejuvenates the skin. It can also safely aid in the reduction of dark circles under your eyes, in addition to being a quick fix for eye bags. Application : With both eyes closed, place a slice each on either eye and leave them on there for about 20 minutes. PAPAYA With an abundance of antioxidants such as vitamin C, flavonoids and carotene; it’s no surprise papaya’s pulp is a basic ingredient in a good number of skincare products on the market today. Application: Mash fresh papaya into a fine paste, apply…

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