Posts

The Chemistry of Food

-
Image
  Food is an energy giving substance that is taken for granted by most people. It is from food that we get sustenance. Food can also be a killer, if not properly combined or cooked. Chemicals are seen as elements that make up things such as acid, and things use in making dyes and soap, they are never associated with food substances. Food is actually made from chemicals such as hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, e.t.c. A good example is water. Water is made from Hydrogen and Oxygen in a two to one ratio, should the ratio change to one to one another compound is formed, this is no longer water and hence cannot be used in place of water. The desire to create is inherent in all of us, but care must be taken not to create poison by mixing food components together that should not be mixed. Remembering my basic science, when heat is added to a mixture a new compound is formed that is different from its components and this might either be beneficial or poisonous. Again while some might be...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Health Benefits of Adding Beans to Your Diet

-
Image
      Beans have long been a staple in many diets around the world. This humble legume is not only packed with nutrients, but it also offers numerous health benefits. In this article, we will discuss the various ways consuming beans can improve your overall well-being.  Nutritional Profile of Beans Before delving into their specific health benefits, let's take a look at what makes beans such a nutritious food choice. One cup (about 170g) of cooked beans contains approximately:  Calories: 227  Protein:15 grams  Fibre: 15 grams  Fat: Less than 1 gram  Carbohydrates: 41 grams  Iron:20% DV (Daily Value)  Electrolytes like calcium, magnesium and potassium Beans contain amino acids, which are the protein building blocks that the body uses to heal and to make new tissues, such as bone, muscle, hair, skin, and blood. Protein is an essential nutrient.   Reduction in Risk for Chronic Diseases Adding beans into your diet can help reduce t...
Post a Comment
Read more

Contact Us

-
Image
Factory Location 13, Makanjuola Street,  Off Aina Obebe Street,  Ipaja - Ayobo Road,  Alimosho. Telephone +2347046534102 +2349069427848 Email unclefavours@steppsconsulting.net Blogspot https://unclefavours.blogspot.com/  
Post a Comment
Read more

Products Sold by Uncle Favour's

-
Image
  Products Sold by Uncle Favour's Nigerian Parboiled Rice Ground Rice Cleaned Beans Peeled Beans Beans Flour Garri Palm oil Hibiscus Tea Frozen Poultry Parts in 1Kg packs  
2 comments
Read more

Hibiscus Tea and Ginger

-
Image
  Ginger, a flowering plant known for its medicinal and culinary uses, is classified as an herbaceous perennial and can grow up to one meter tall with the appearance of annual pseudo stems. Its rhizome or root is widely sought after as a spice in various cuisines around the world. The benefit of Ginger includes: ·          Ginger helps speed up the digestion process and empty your stomach more quickly. ·          Improves Immunity. ·          Alleviates PMS Symptoms. ·          Relieves Nausea and Upset Stomach. ·          May Help with the following: o     Cancer. o     Reduces Pain. o     Healthier Skin. o     Weight Loss Aid. 100 grams of Ginger root contains about 80 calories.     80...
Post a Comment
Read more

Fun Facts about Rice

-
Image
  Do you know that there are over 120,000 varieties of rice grown worldwide? Mind-blowing, right? Rice is an increasingly important food in Nigeria. It is easy to produce and grows both for sale and home consumption. Traditionally seen as a luxury food reserved for special occasions only, with the increased availability of rice, it has become part of the everyday diet for many people in Nigeria. There are many varieties of rice grown in Nigeria; some of these are considered 'traditional' varieties, while others have been introduced within the last twenty years.   Fun Facts ·          Many cultures have evidence of early rice cultivation, including China, India, and the civilizations of Southeast Asia. However, the earliest archaeological evidence comes from central and eastern China and dates between 7000–5000 BC. ·          Uncooked rice can contain spores of Bacillus cereus, bacteria that ...
2 comments
Read more

Beans as Protein

-
Image
  Is Beans Protein? Any molecule that is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen can be referred to as a carbohydrate in nature, provided no other elements or molecules are attached to it. In other words, C 6 H 12 O 6 stands for the simplest carbohydrate (glucose), while C 2 H 5 OH is the simplest alcohol; the presence of a hydroxyl ion has affected this molecule. Once another element is introduced into the carbohydrate molecule, it becomes something different; for example, protein has Nitrogen in addition to Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. There are two main types of protein: Fibrous and Globular. Beans, a popular food that has always been classified as protein, is now being labelled as carbohydrate, identifying as proteins. Those under this illusion say that the percentage of protein in beans is not high enough for it to be classified as protein. Another school of thought simply states that beans should be classified as carbohydrates. If so, then by the same token egg should ...
Post a Comment
Read more