Can You Start Shrimp Farming in Nigeria Without Building a Pond?
Can tank-based shrimp farming work on an inland Nigerian farm? We examine species, water, aeration, realistic costs and the proposed Excell Africa pilot.
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Palm Oil: The Question Is Not Simply ‘Good or Bad?’
Palm oil is part of many African food traditions. Rather than branding it good or bad, look at saturated fat, quantity, frequency and the composition of the whole meal.
Indigenous African Leafy Vegetables: Diversity Already Growing Around Us
African food traditions include a rich diversity of leafy vegetables. Moringa, bitter leaf, scent leaf, amaranth and ewedu remind us that nutrition and food enterprise can begin with crops already adapted to local kitchens.
Your Food Has a History: Follow the Journey From Soil to Plate
Every meal has a history: soil, seed, farming practice, harvest, processing, transport, storage, cooking and portion. Understanding that journey changes the food conversation.
Bloating After a Meal: Listen to Your Gut Without Jumping to Conclusions
Bloating is common and can have many causes. A food diary, portion awareness and careful observation can be useful, but symptoms alone do not prove a food is harmful.
Pesticides on Food: The Question Is Use, Residue and Responsibility
Pesticides can protect crops, but their use carries responsibilities. Understanding permitted use, residues, harvest intervals and alternatives is more useful than fear-based slogans.
Spinach and Leafy Vegetables: Nutritious Does Not Mean Context-Free
Leafy vegetables can be valuable parts of the diet. Variety, sourcing, washing, preparation and individual health context still matter.
Beans and Bloating: Why Preparation and Portion Matter
Beans are nutritious foods, yet some people experience gas and bloating after eating them. Preparation, portion size and individual tolerance can all matter.
Broiler Chicken: The Real Question Is How the Bird Was Raised
Modern broilers grow quickly because of genetics, nutrition and management. That does not make every chicken unhealthy, but it makes production practice and welfare worth understanding.
Milk: Nutrition, Lactose and Why One Answer Does Not Fit Everyone
Milk provides useful nutrients, but people differ in how well they digest lactose. The sensible question is not whether milk is universally good or bad, but how it fits the individual.