Foods/Drinks

Cowpea And Nutritional Benefits

Published

5 years ago

February 6, 2020

Cowpea contains flavonoids also called bioflavonoids which are mainly found in legumes, citrus fruits, red wine, apples etc. The antioxidants are very good for the body as it helps in the fight against cancer, reduce cancer risk and other health conditions such as stroke, heart diseases and asthma.
It also contains folate which helps in the body’s red blood cell production and in dead cells regeneration.
Helps Boost the Immune System
Adding cowpeas to your diet may help in boosting your immune system, for example, some of the antioxidants which can be found in kidney beans help to remove the free radicals in the body, thus making the immune system stronger.
Cowpea is an edible bean which is predominately cultivated and eaten in Africa and Asia, and in other parts of the world especially countries in the arid areas.
There are also various species of cowpea or beans present globally, and though they may be commonly referred to as beans, they have names specific to them, this includes Black-eyed peas which are popularly referred to as White or Brown beans, Adzuki beans, Sweet beans, Black Beans, Chickpeas, Kidney beans, Mung beans, Pigeon peas, Pinto beans, Bambara beans etc.
In some countries, beans have its own local names such as Chawli for Blackeye beans in India, Chori for Adzuki beans in India, Ewa for Blackeye beans in Nigeria and also Black Beans (popularly called Akidi), Pigeon peas (fio-fio).
Beans in most countries, especially in Africa is the primary protein food source and can be specially cooked by boiling either as white beans or porridge beans; in Brazil, the black beans are cooked and served with stew and the food delicacy is known as Feijoada.
Cowpea or beans can also be processed into various nutritional grades of products for diverse purposes while maintaining its nutritional value.
Beans can be grounded into flour known as beans flour which is used in the making of moi-moi (beans pudding), Akara (beanballs or cakes) and can be commercially used as a baking flour too.

Foods/Drinks

What To Know About Your Menu

Published

3 days ago

July 11, 2025

The Tide

MENU

When you attend an event, how inquisitive are you on the kind of food presented to you?

When you visit a restaurant and the menu list is made available, there are options for you to choose. You may be surprised that you place order on a meal you may regret after consumption.

Some meals may appear tantalizing, but may not give the real taste you desire.

It is better to go for regular food as rice, beans, moi moi, garri and soup instead of intercontinental ones.

In terms of proteinous food like fish, meat, oporo, isam, ngolo to mention but a few, they are familiar in our delicacy in our locality.

The Bayelsa Suya (meat) as it is called may look very attractive, but you must make up your mind to chew it and like it when it is deposited in the mouth. For some, it is the best but others, it may not be.

When it comes to food consumption, it is advisable to eat what you know as the one you do not know may lead you to frequent stooling.

Foods like ewedu and Amala, gbegiri, are best for some persons especially in the western part of Nigeria.

Any food we invent, we must know how to eat such food.

When you visit Lagos for instance, you will be served with bole and groundnut. In the south, Niger Delta, you have bole and roasted fish to be eaten with delicacy such as oil and pepper source.

Meal eaten in one region in one way may be consumed in another region in a different way.

Ikpakwukwa and dog meat may be pleasant to some persons but may not be for other persons.

Okpa is prepared and eaten by the easterners. It is normally cut into pieces so it can be eaten in bits. But if you do not know, you may eat it the wrong way.

When you are invited to a treaty, where you are not responsible for the bills, that does not mean that you should eat what will cause you harm after consumption.

Foods/Drinks

WEEKEND MENU

Published

5 years ago

February 13, 2020

The Tide

Ntubiri is a local delicacy of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality, usually prepared with water yam extract. It is commonly patronised in the day as lunch or some time at night when heavy meal is not required Ntubiri is a great source of fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, and antioxidants. It is linked to various health benefits and may boost brain health, reduce inflammation, and improve blood sugar control.
To prepare a serving for a standard family, get a standard size water yam tuber, crayfish or fresh prown, oil, periwinkle (unprocessed), pepper, salt, onion, and seasoning cube if desired.
Thoroughly wash the yam, peel and grate.Wash your fresh or dry prown, cut the periwinkle, slice your onion, and mix the yam substance with the ground crown, pepper, salt, seasoning and set aside
Set your pot on your source of heat add a little red oil. When hot, put the sliced onion and the washed periwinkle and allow to boil in the oil. Put a little water and then gently put the yam mixture, cover and allow to cook for ten minutes.
The meal can be served with any chilled drink. Enjoy your weekend.

Foods/Drinks

Cowpea And Nutritional Benefits

Published

5 years ago

February 3, 2020

The Tide

The antioxidants which are present in cowpeas and other legumes helps in the removal of the chemical substances or toxins in the body, thereby providing the body with a better health condition.
Induces Sleep
Just like other proteinous foods, cowpeas contains also tryptophan which helps to induce sleep and can help alleviate other related sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia and more.
It also helps stabilize mood swings, restless especially in the night, anxiety and more.
Helps in Weight Management
It also helps in weight loss, as the fibre (dietary fibre) content in cowpeas or beans can help in reducing appetite and craving for foods thereby eliminating situations of extra foods intake or overeating.
It also contains low calories and also has low cholesterol content.
Improves the Skin
Cowpeas is one of the bodybuilding foods which provides maximum benefits to the body in general, not only does it help in the normal functioning of the body but it also helps improve the skin.
The vitamins in cowpeas such as vitamin A and B, as well as proteins and antioxidants, present helps to improve the skin as it protects it from ageing, wrinkles, etc., and also repair the body tissues.
Makes Bone Healthier
Cowpeas also contains numerous vitamins and minerals which are good for the bone such as iron which only does not help in the prevention of anaemia but also produces collagen which is one of the major components found in the bone.
·It contains magnesium which plays a vital role in the bone structure, this mineral works together with calcium as it helps in the absorption of calcium thereby processing it to provide the bones with the firmness and strength that it needs. it also helps in keeping the calcium level in the body normal.
Manganese is also one of the minerals which can be found in cowpeas as it helps in the absorption of the mineral – calcium, and it also helps in better functioning of the nerves and brains.
·Few kinds of beans such as Pinto beans contain a small amount of calcium which is also one of the main essential nutrients that the bone needs.