Nutrition
Lamugine drink
— Lamugine is a locally made non-alcoholic drink that is simply made with ginger and rice. It is very popular in the northern part of Ghana and some parts of southern Ghana.
It is also known as ‘Hausa beer’. It is very spicy due to its high amounts of Ginger and other hot spicies.
Ingredients
-3 cups of rice
-2 fingers of cloves
-One large of ginger
-One cup of sugar
-Water
-2 tablespoonful of vanilla essence
Preparation
-Soak rice overnight to soften it
-Pour off the water and put the rice in a blender
-Add water depending on the quantity of rice used
-Blend till smooth. Sift it and add sugar and stir
-Put it in a glass jug and refrigerate it.
-It is best enjoyed with ice cubes
-Please note that the rice is raw not cooked
-It is suitable for all occasions and time.
Source: Rihofoods
Nutrition
Benefits of mango
Mangoes offer numerous health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, aiding digestion, and providing antioxidants and essential nutrients.
Below are some of the health benefits that comes with eating mango
-It improves digestion
-Prevents gastritis
Helps in controlling blood sugar
-It reduces inflammation
-It helps in combating free radicals
-It fights cancer
-Offers protection against cardiovascular disease
-It helps to strengthen the immune system.
Source: health.com
Nutrition
Pancakes
Ingredients
-One cup of flour
-5 eggs
-One tin of milk
– Half cup of sugar
-1 tablespoonful of vanilla
-1 litre of oil
Preparation
– Pour flour and eggs in a bowl. ( break the eggs and beat until it is very smooth).
– Mix till there are little or no lumps.
– Add milk, salt and sugar, stir well.
– Set the frying pan to medium heat and add very little of the vegetable oil.
– Pour some of the pancake into the heated oil.
– Use a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until it turns golden brown.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
