The food poisoning we will talk about is the one caused by eating food with bacterial infection either from food or water spoilage or bacteria gotten from species of animals that can cause temporary abdominal pain with other symptoms and if not handled well can cause further infection and death.

So what is food poisoning?

Food poisoning is a common illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water. The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. However, you can avoid this unpleasant experience by taking certain precautions.

Here are 6 tips to avoid food poisoning:

Cleanliness: Always wash your hands and utensils before and after handling food. This also calls for not just eating anywhere without knowing the source of food they use to cook or how they handle their cooking process (We are sure a lot of Nigerian moms can relate to this when they don't allow their children to eat just anywhere)

Cook food thoroughly: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meat has reached the recommended internal temperature.

Store food properly: Keep raw meat separate from other food items in the refrigerator and ensure that cooked food is stored properly to avoid contamination.

Avoid cross-contamination: Use separate cutting boards for different food items, and always clean them thoroughly after use.

Be cautious with seafood: Avoid eating raw or undercooked seafood, and only consume it from reputable sources.

Let us reiterate well, always get your food from the best source, keep in mind that myfoodangels is the perfect fit to get fresh foods, canned foods, seafood, and so many others without any fear of unnecessary contamination.

By following these simple tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning and enjoy a healthy and happy mealtime. Remember to always handle food with care and caution to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria.

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Over the years, the rate at which younger people have been diagnosed with these diseases has increased drastically. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016, revealed that in Nigeria, noncommunicable diseases were estimated to account for 29% of all deaths, of which cardiovascular diseases contributed 11%.

Cardiovascular diseases which are on the increase over the past 20 years in Nigeria include hypertension, heart failure, and stroke.

And one major conclusion is that these diseases boil down to a balanced diet and healthy living deficiency.

Here are some tips to avoid the early onset of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.

1. Have a weekly fruit plan such as getting apples, berries, spinach, etc

2. After checking your body type, have a plan that includes plenty of protein (e.g beans, eggs) and carbohydrates (e.g rice, spaghetti). Don’t forget to also drink water!

3. Have an exercise plan. Exercise is not for those losing weight only, it’s for everyone, thin, fat, young, and old. 

4. Have something that helps you psychologically. A happy mind is a healthy body. 

Part of a system that will help you have a more calm mind and body is My Food Angels. 

We get to source rightly preserved foodstuffs and get them delivered to your doorstep without you stressing out.

The only thing you will be tasked with is cooking the delicious dishes and enjoying them once it is done. And if you are interested in getting cooked food sent to you once in a while too, we got you!

My Food Angels is not called an Angel for anything. We care about your body and your groceries.

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Cooking with your kids provides an opportunity to teach them about the importance of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and healthy eating habits. It also fosters a sense of togetherness and creates lasting memories. Children can learn about teamwork, cooperation, and responsibility as they help with tasks such as chopping vegetables, stirring pots, and setting the table.

Beyond the culinary skills, allowing your kids in the kitchen can also provide valuable lessons about kitchen safety, hygiene, and time management, as well as basic math and measurement skills as they follow recipes. This hands-on approach to cooking not only educates children about food, but also empowers them with important life skills.

Preparing meals with your children can be a rewarding and enriching experience for the whole family. So why not bring your children into the kitchen and embark on a culinary adventure together? It's a win-win situation: delicious meals and cherished memories that will last a lifetime!

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Like who actually believes I can take care of myself let alone entrusting me with the lives of others!!

Though It's truly been a struggle, life has its ways of rewarding me with many moments of miracles with my children.

As we prepare for school resumption, one thing I'm aware most home makers struggle with is breakfast.

Waking up early in the morning to prepare meals is a drag.

Click here to get the Back2School Bundle

Myfoodangels has curated a list of food items to help you prep. Find them below:

Eggs
Bread
Pancake mix
Syrup
Oats
Cornflakes
Goldenmorn
Sugar
Milk
Milo
Chicken franks
Sardines
Butter
Mayonnaise
Bananas
Avocado

These are basic to help you prep and make your cooking easier.

We have created a back2school package for this purpose. Shop all items here and have them delivered as usual, at your convenience.

Let's cheat this parenting thing together 😀

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People fast for many reasons; health reasons, fitness reasons, social reasons, religious reasons, and so many more.

But there are two major reasons why most people will fast early this year, especially in Nigeria.

1. Spiritual
2. Fitness

If you have gotten this far consistently for either of them, well done!

There are three major things to keep in mind for effective spiritual fasting

• Fasting is not about DEPRIVING yourself of food only
• It is about depriving yourself of things that may distract you from being a better Christian. Which can be movies, sports, games, social media, etc. Fasting is working on things together with God in making sure your relationship for 2023 with God is more solid than it was in the year 2022.
• Have a TIME plan – Based on what your body can take or your body condition (for example pregnant women), pick a break – fast time that is suitable that makes sure that you remain healthy at all times. Also, picking a specific time would greatly help in being consistent till the very last day of fasting, i.e. 12 noon, 2pm, 5pm.
• Have a FOOD-FAST plan – What do you intend to break your fast with in order to gain back the lost nutrients (especially for those with very busy and hectic schedules in need of lot of energy)?

1. Did you know that bananas are a good source of energy? You should consider this especially of on an intermittent fast. In general, you can never go wrong with a great variety of fruits.
2. Drink a lot of water!
3. Don’t overeat. The mistake a lot of people make after breaking a fast is eating voraciously to fill up their tummy after a fast. This is not particularly safe. Instead, eat the normal amount of rice or beans you would eat on a normal day.
4. Rest. You need to make use of the energy you have in your body judiciously for the next fasting day. Learn to have time to rest.

17 more days to the end of fasting in January!
We hope that your prayers and hopes are answered right when you need them and as fast as possible.
God will be with you all through this year, guiding and leading you.
Enjoy the rest of your month!!!

Make sure to register on our website so you can get regular updates.

Don’t forget to also shop for all your fruits and veggies needs at home during this fasting period.

Have a great weekend!

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You'll need some Ingredients like Flour, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, butter, nutmeg

Steps:

-Gather your ingredients and have them close by.

-Mix flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.

-Beat eggs, milk, and melted butter in another bowl.

-Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk till smooth.

-Heat a pan, add oil/butter, and pour the batter.

-Try to flip the pancake without making a mess.

 You can get creative with toppings like honey, powdered sugar, bananas, nuts, and Nutella, then share them with your family and enjoy!

Pancakes are a tasty way to bring people together. So make some fluffy pancakes at home and enjoy the yummy!

You can get your ingredients for a nice pancake batter from here.

Don't forget to share your final product with us on our social media platforms and tag us @myfoodangels

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Christmas is in exactly 14 days i.e two weeks from today.

For the party people and fun people. The thoughts pumping in your head will be how do I keep my guests entertained and happy whenever they come to my house?

We all know that Christmas is the time of the year when a family has the most chance of being at home. It is also the time when guests flock in and flock out depending on the type of household.

So, if that question of “what type of foods will I serve my guest this Christmas?” If in your mind, you are in the right space. 

P.S this is for a typical Nigerian home setting.

Food 5, 

The aim of having everyone happy during Christmas is to make sure something is in your mouth as much as they can and want to. The smell of the frying will definitely bring a Christmas vibe whether they are just entering the house or waking up early in the morning to that smell. 

Food 4, 

In addition to making people munch things, some people are actually fruit lovers and healthy eaters. Even if, they might not be… it is your responsibility as the host to put your family and guest on a fruit plan or give them the option to stay healthy during Christmas.

It will be a subtle reminder that the new year has to be all about taking care of your body by eating healthy foods. 

Food 3, 

You should take note that the holiday period is not about Christmas and New Year alone, it is about the days in between those special days as well. 

Except you are in for different special dishes per day during the season which can be highly recommended (just make sure to send us your address to be your guest one of these days)

If not, 

The soup should be in surplus for the other swallows and normal dishes you would make for other days in the holiday. 

P.S Make sure to subscribe to our website to get notified when we put up new blog posts especially since we will be talking about how to make nice dishes 

Food 2, 

Meaning: Pounded yam is a dish made out of pounding yam

Use: To eat graciously with Efo Riro, Egusi, or any other special cooked soup and then have a great sound and sleep a little later. 

Pros: With the rightly made pounded yam, you will yearn for more

Cons: None

This dish always wants to be the spotlight of every household but we can’t award it number 1 based on households' opinions and personal preferences. 

Number 1, 

As a Nigerian in the Christmas period, except if you have a medical condition where you cannot eat rice in general, you can never reject Christmas Jollof or Fried rice.

This is the most made Nigerian delicacy during the holiday period 

It is also the most prepared dish in Nigerian houses during the Christmas period. 

It will be a shock to come into a Nigerian household during the holidays and not find at least Jollof rice. 

Hope this list has done justice to your plan to have a great Christmas with family and friends. 

Take note, starting from the 19th of December to the 30th of December this year, for every order, you make on our website you get a 10% discount.

Have a great holiday!

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The Story Behind Every Seed

Your food has a journey it takes, from soil to seed, to plate.
But in a world of convenience, we’ve slowly lost touch with that story. And yet, the quality of what you eat (and how you feel after) depends entirely on where that journey began.

• Organic seeds come from soil nurtured without synthetic fertilisers.
• Hybrid seeds are cross-pollinated to create better traits, but can still be grown organically.
• Heirloom seeds are timeless. Pure varieties passed down through generations.
• GMO seeds, however, are lab-altered to combine genes across species. They’re engineered for resilience to become pest-resistant, drought-tolerant, but they’re not organic.
  
  The GMO Reality in Nigeria
  Here’s the tricky part: Nigeria isn’t yet fully regulating or labeling GMOs. That means you might be buying modified foods without knowing it.
  Crops like maize, beans (PBR cowpea), cotton, cassava, and rice are already being planted as GM varieties.
  And glyphosate-based herbicides used on them can cause oxidative stress, increasing free radicals that quietly trigger chronic health issues over time.
  It’s not about fear. It’s about awareness.
  
  Simple Ways to Eat Smarter and Stay Safe
  You don’t need to overhaul your life to eat better. You just need to start paying attention.
  1. Read your labels. Check where your food comes from and look out for mentions of genetically modified ingredients.
  2. Grow something small. Try herbs, vegetables, or peppers in bags or pots. Choose heirloom or hybrid seeds and reduce chemical use.
  3. Boost your antioxidants. Go local. Neem (dogoyaro), moringa, and mango leaves as tea are powerful.
  4. Follow the 80:20 rule. Let 80% of your meals come from trusted, fresh sources.
  5. Add something “alive.” Fresh onions, parsley, avocado, generally raw foods that bring natural enzymes and life to your plate.
  
  Freshness You Can Trust
  Eating healthy shouldn’t be complicated. If you live in Lagos, you already know how stressful food shopping can be with the traffic, market uncertainty, time pressure. That’s where farm fresh produce delivery in Lagos comes in.
  At MyFoodAngels, we make healthy food shopping in Lagos simple, traceable, and consistent. Every basket connects you back to the soil: real farmers, real food, no guesswork.
  So even in a busy city, you can still choose freshness that fuels your body and peace of mind.
  
  We had a wholesome conversation with a friend of the house, Dr. Jackie Ikeotuonye, on these issues and more. Catch the full gist on our YouTube page. Click here to watch
  
  In Summary
  The goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress. Every time you choose food whose story you understand, you reclaim control over your health. Because in the end, what we eat doesn’t just feed our bodies, it shapes our lives.

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Begin by rinsing the rice and then soaking it in water for at least 30 minutes. Soaking the rice eliminates excess starch and makes the grains fluffier and more tender.

Next, blend fresh onions, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet peppers together and set aside. This mixture is the foundation for the jollof rice sauce, providing a rich and tangy flavor to the dish.

In a pot, heat up vegetable oil and add sliced onions, frying until they become translucent. Then, add the tomato blend, stock cubes, curry powder, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook on low heat until the tomatoes have reduced and the oil begins to float on top. This creates a thick, flavorful sauce that coats the rice grains.

Add the soaked rice to the pot and pour in enough water to cook it. Cover the pot and cook until the rice is tender. It is important to keep an eye on the rice and stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Once the rice is cooked, serve hot with your choice of sides, such as fried plantains, coleslaw, or grilled chicken. The fluffy rice combined with the rich tomato sauce creates a delicious and satisfying meal.

By following these straightforward steps, you can create a delectable and authentic Nigerian jollof rice that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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Cultivation: Our adventure starts in lush fields and rich soil tended by our dedicated farmers. They take care of a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, using sustainable farming methods to protect the environment and ensure plentiful harvests.

Harvesting: When the crops are perfectly ripe, skilled hands carefully gather them. Our farmers and workers work in harmony with nature to bring you the best-quality produce.

Sorting for You: Next, we take the freshly picked produce from the farm to the market, where we carefully sort it out for our customers.

Quality Assurance: Here at the market, we're committed to quality. Only the freshest and finest produce makes it onto our shelves, so you can be sure you're getting the best.

On Your Table: Finally, the journey ends as the fresh food arrives at your table. Whether you're enjoying a crisp salad, a hearty stew, or a tasty snack, each bite is a tribute to the hard work and care that went into growing and delivering it.

From farm to table, our fresh food journey is a testament to dedication and quality. Each step, from cultivation to careful sorting, ensures only the best reaches your plate. It's more than just food—it's a celebration of sustainability and connection to the earth.

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