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MORE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ACHI (Soup Thinkener)

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  Health benefits of achi soup in pregnancy   Promotes heart health : Achi soup has lipid-lowering abilities. This means that achi may help reduce fat build caused by bad cholesterols (low-density lip proteins) in your heart. This bad cholesterol is responsible for most heart diseases that block arteries and blood and oxygen flow to your heart.   Promotes wound healing : It contains antibacterial and wound healing properties due to the vitamin C component.   Analgesic properties:  Achi helps to minimise pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to your brain. It also blocks inflammatory agents that cause inflammation in the body.    Does achi soup have any side effects in pregnancy?   Yes , some mild side effects come with the consumption of Achi soup while in pregnancy which includes Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, or Stomach upset.     How to prepare Achi soup   Ingredients: Assorted meat Ground achi seeds Ugwu or uziza leave...

Why Crayfish is good for you!

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  Nutritional value of crayfish. Crayfish, also known as red lobsters, are native to North America. Crayfish meat and bricks have a sweet taste, high protein content. However, due to its unique characteristics, this shrimp species has been identified as a dangerous and non-propagating alien species developed in Vietnam. 1. What is crayfish? Crayfish, scientifically known as Cherax quadricarinatus, belongs to the group of shrimp native to North America and distributed naturally on many continents including West Africa (Nigeria). There are more than 300 species of crayfish around the world, they have a life like crabs and fishes. Unlike lobsters, crayfish live in warm freshwater environments, can grow quickly and tolerate drought. The average size of this shrimp species is from 5.5–12 cm (2.2-4.7 in), weight over 50g, average life span of five years. In Vietnam, crayfish is called by many different names such as red lobster (due to its eye-catching dark red color), spiny lobster, fre...