How to Make Ogi from Scratch Using Cornmeal!
Tired of fake, sour powdered pap with citric acid? Learn how to make ogi from scratch using an easy, budget-friendly cornmeal hack that requires zero public grinders!
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The Kitchen Lab: How To Make A Ginger Bug
I have only ever won “best in a subject” once in my entire life. It was the year I was graduating from primary school, and I won best in science. I still remember feeling so incredibly happy. It felt like a sweet compensation because I was genuinely sad about not coming first overall in that…
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One Batter, Two Methods: The Ultimate Healthy Akara Recipe
One of the biggest hurdles that discourages moms from eating healthy is the exhausting thought of making separate meals. I completely get it! By the time you cook two different dishes and “taste-test” what you made for the family, you often end up eating way more calories than you originally planned. It can quickly ruin…
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How To Calculate Homemade Bread Calories
The Homemade Bread Trap: Why ‘Fresh’ Doesn’t Always Mean ‘Low Calorie’ The scent of yeast rising in a warm kitchen is one of the most comforting aromas a home can have. For many moms, baking homemade bread from scratch is more than just a culinary task; it is a labor of love, a rewarding hobby,…
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The Holy Matrimony of Meal Prep: How To Elevate to Gourmet Seafood Jollof Rice
In the world of health and wellness, we often hear about the “grind.” We hear about the discipline required to stick to a meal plan, the sacrifice of flavor for the sake of fitness, and the monotonous cycle of Tupperware filled with bland proteins. But what if we shifted the narrative? What if meal prep…
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How To Make Calorie-Conscious Plantain Cups (No Frying Required)
(You can find the video for this recipe here.) Sometimes you just need a break from meal-prepped dinners. Even when you love your routine, eating the same thing for a week straight can make food feel… boring. That was exactly where I found myself when this recipe happened. I’ve seen plantain cups floating around the…
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How To Make Jollof Spaghetti and Egg (Under 500 Calories)
(You can find the video for this recipe here.) One common misconception about weight loss is that you have to eat only salad and chicken to see results. That couldn’t be further from the truth. As someone who has lost weight multiple times, I can tell you this for free: deprivation does not work. You…
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How To Shop For Ground Meat: Calories, Protein, Cost & Which One Is Best for Weight Loss
(You can find the video here.) When you’re trying to lose weight, one of the most overlooked decisions happens at the grocery store, not in the gym. The type of meat you buy can significantly affect your calorie intake, protein goals, and even how much you spend. I recently compared three types of ground beef…
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How To Make Sweet Potato Pottage (Asaro Style)
(You can find the video for this recipe here.) If you love Nigerian asaro, but you’re trying to eat lighter or switch things up, this sweet potato pottage is such a good option. It’s comforting, filling, and still fits beautifully into a calorie-deficit lifestyle. I made this pottage exactly like regular asaro, but I swapped…
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How To Make Bulked-Up Rice (High-Volume, Calorie-Smart Rice Hack)
(You can find the video for this recipe here.) Seeing the correct portion of rice on a plate can feel defeating before you even start eating, and that’s where this bulked-up rice method comes in. Instead of cutting rice completely (because let’s be honest… rice and stew is life 😅), I increase the volume by…
