*LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE*

Most of the chronic diseases troubling Nigerians today didn’t come from our soil.

They came from our silence.
From the things we stopped eating.
From the foods we abandoned in our pursuit of status.

We had everything.

Bitterleaf and ogbono.
Acha, ofada, tigernuts, baobab, African oil bean, locust beans.
We fermented, roasted, sun-dried, and slow-cooked meals that healed the gut and kept the liver sharp.

But somehow, someone convinced us that the very foods that kept our ancestors alive were dirty, local, primitive, and “not balanced.”

And that’s where the problem began.

Walk into most homes in Lagos or Abuja today and ask a child, “What did you eat for breakfast?”
The common answers? Bread and tea. Cornflakes and milk. Chocolate-spread sandwich.

Pap, yam and oil, abacha, moi moi, or okpa have now been reduced to “village food.”
Yet these were the same meals that built strong teeth, fertile wombs, and clean arteries for generations.

So what really changed?

It wasn’t just colonialism, it was mental colonization.
The kind that continues today through food ads, Western medical policy templates, and shelves stacked with boxed and packaged meals.

And now we’re seeing the results:
confused diets, weak immunity, hormonal disruption, stunted metabolism, and chronic inflammation from childhood.

We’ve even changed how often we eat.
People now eat three to four times a day while moving less than 1,000 steps daily.
They wake, sit in traffic, sit at work, get home, sit again, and still believe they must eat something every few hours to “stay strong.”

Our ancestors walked to the stream, tilled the ground, fetched firewood, ground melon with stones, and trekked markets on foot.
Their meals were earned. Their digestion was natural. Their energy, clean.

Today, we mistake laziness for luxury.
We stop our children from sweating and call it love.
We buy them sugar-coated snacks, fast food, and flavoured drinks thinking it’s care.
Meanwhile, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and fatty liver are already developing quietly in many under-18s.

Open the average Nigerian fridge today.
Soda. Instant noodles. Sausages. Ice cream. Bread. Yoghurts with corn syrup. Chocolates.
All ultra-processed. All pro-inflammatory. All slowly damaging the brain, liver, and gut microbiome.

Professor Carlos Monteiro, from the University of São Paulo, coined the term ultra-processed foods in 2009.
He warned that these items are not merely unhealthy, they are industrially modified substances designed to be addictive and nutrient-empty.

And he was right.

In 2023, The British Medical Journal published a sweeping review of 45 meta-analyses covering 9 million participants.
The results?
Clear associations between ultra-processed food consumption and 32 major health problems, including cardiovascular disease, depression, type 2 diabetes, and premature death.

But in Nigeria, these same foods are branded as premium.
Imported equals superior.
Processed equals civilized.
And native equals backward.

Even worse, our policymakers follow the same logic.

Most African dietary guidelines are borrowed from the U.S. Food Pyramid or British medical templates.
We wait for WHO, CDC, or USDA to validate the food growing in our backyard.
We ignore the science our grandmothers lived by, science rooted in soil, in climate, in memory.

This is not just a public health issue.
It is a cultural amnesia.

The late Prof. Catherine Acholonu once said, “Our ancestors did not just eat to fill their stomachs they ate to align with nature.”
That’s not superstition.
That’s bio-adaptive nutrition.
That’s metabolic intelligence passed down across time.

And yet, we now look for imported keto kits, foreign wellness apps, and pharmaceutical supplements to solve problems that our food heritage already knows how to prevent.

Dr. Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina described this global shift as the Nutrition Transition.
He divided it into five stages.
Africa, right now, is in Stage 4—marked by excessive sugar, seed oils, refined flour, and sedentary living.
What comes next is an epidemic of degenerative diseases.

So let’s be clear:
We’re not just eating wrong.
We’re thinking wrong.

You don’t eat what’s trending, you eat what your DNA understands.
You eat to reduce inflammation.
You eat to support your organs, not to stuff your fridge.

And when sickness finally knocks, the options are fewer.
That’s why prevention is no longer advice, it’s survival.

Self-care is no longer luxury, it’s a return to memory.

The healthiest food you can ever eat is the food your ancestors survived on.
It’s coded in your enzymes.
It’s aligned with your gut flora.
It’s built into your bones.

Eat with sense. Not with shame.
Protect your children from food confusion.
Let them grow up knowing that agidi is not lesser than croissant, and that ogi can nourish better than milk from a tin.

We don’t need another diet plan.
We need cultural clarity.
We don’t need to import everything.
We need to remember.

Because what kept us alive for 1,000 years is not backward,
…it’s what will save us now.

Seven 7 poultry rule for your farm

Do you have passion for poultry and really wish to stay long in the business? then . Obey these rules

* Rule (1)
Only order for birds you can conveniently take care of this is the most important rule of all

Instead of sticking 500 birds and the struggle to feed them or give them medication. Buy 200 .feed and give them good medication.

Trust me you'll make more profit than keeping 500 and struggling to feed and give the medication. If this happens. You'll battle with stunted growth recurrent morbidity or diseases outbreaks and high mortality

* rule (2)

Never borrow money to start poultry business unless you are an expert

Of course. There is no expert in poultry business in fact. We learn everyday every stock you take in will always teach you something different. However. Haven learn from all the different characteristics displayed by each stock. You get to know more and won't be excited when challenges come. You'll know how to handle them without much damage

* rule (3)

Be vigilant ".the little thing you don't take as anything matters if you want to succeed in poultry. You must take it as a really business. Do you know what a business man does every morning when he gets to his store. He pray . Then open the store and go around to check if everything is in its place he take stock of what he met there and relate with his record yesterday before closing the store. Don't just open your penand start rushing to give your birds feed and water and rush out again. Check around.watch how they behave when you come in .Check what fell and what is no longer in it's place.

Rule (4)

Never ignore warning signals

Yes I call them warning signals

1. bad smell
2. withdrawal from feed
3. Moodiness
4. Withdrawal from water

There are numerous warning signals I can't mention here .in fact they are so many.

A farmer must know how his birds behaves when they see him enter the in the morning. How they behave when he serve them feed.he should know the very active terrors and gentle lambs

If you keep these signals. You'll easily spot when something is not right

Rule (5)
Never change feed indiscriminately
I know you do this .yes.you
When farmer's talk about changing feed from this to this and that then this all in the name getting better results. I'm always scared for them.
Whether you are changing from a bad feed to a good one. You most be very careful.
Do you know every change in feed affects your bird negatively first before gradually bringing in the results you don't desire? Most of the time ⏲ you may suffer withdrawal. Coccidiosis, feed wastage. Stree and more

Imagine changing from mash to pellets indiscriminately. Do you know what that means? Have you studied the difference between mash and pelleted feed and the process of digestion?

They may contain the same ingredients but the formulation process varies so is the digestion process

Note :

I don't mean changing from starter to grower or finisher.but changing from on commercial feed to another. e.g change from chicken/ alam to other brands.

Even whenever you need to change from starter to grower follow the rules 75% starter and 25% grower. 50% grower and 50% starter and finally 75% grower and 25% starter. at the end you change 100% to grower feed . You can follow the same rule whenever you need to change from one phase feed to other. This one works for feed of the same brand too.

Each company use their own unique ingredients to make their feeds although the may give the some nutritional content. Before using any feed for birds. Find out first about the feed and make sure you stick with it

Rule (6)
Never let your birds run dry of water
Have you heard of heat stress? If it has happened to your birds then you'll understand what I'm saying.
Heat stress can wipe your entire flock. and it may leave your birds vulnerable to all kinds of infections as their immune system get weakened and may take more than 14 days to fully recover.
Your birds can survive 48 hours without feed but they can't survive 7 hours without water. Instead of running out of water . Please. run out of feed

Rule (7)

If you can't drink that water don't give it to your birds

Some farmers takes chicken as they are just animals and nothing matters. Maybe they're forgotten they are dealing with delicate live animals.

Waterborne diseases are some of the deadliest disease and most difficult to control. Imagine a tiny drop of harmful substance inside the drinking water. It'll contaminate the whole water. If it was feed it may not be that bad please. If you can't drink that water don't give it to your birds. I'm not talking about medication water.

Farm West

Seven 7 poultry rule for your farm

Do you have passion for poultry and really wish to stay long in the business? then . Obey these rules

* Rule (1)
Only order for birds you can conveniently take care of this is the most important rule of all

Instead of sticking 500 birds and the struggle to feed them or give them medication. Buy 200 .feed and give them good medication.

Trust me you'll make more profit than keeping 500 and struggling to feed and give the medication. If this happens. You'll battle with stunted growth recurrent morbidity or diseases outbreaks and high mortality

* rule (2)

Never borrow money to start poultry business unless you are an expert

Of course. There is no expert in poultry business in fact. We learn everyday every stock you take in will always teach you something different. However. Haven learn from all the different characteristics displayed by each stock. You get to know more and won't be excited when challenges come. You'll know how to handle them without much damage

* rule (3)

Be vigilant ".the little thing you don't take as anything matters if you want to succeed in poultry. You must take it as a really business. Do you know what a business man does every morning when he gets to his store. He pray . Then open the store and go around to check if everything is in its place he take stock of what he met there and relate with his record yesterday before closing the store. Don't just open your penand start rushing to give your birds feed and water and rush out again. Check around.watch how they behave when you come in .Check what fell and what is no longer in it's place.

Rule (4)

Never ignore warning signals

Yes I call them warning signals

1. bad smell
2. withdrawal from feed
3. Moodiness
4. Withdrawal from water

There are numerous warning signals I can't mention here .in fact they are so many.

A farmer must know how his birds behaves when they see him enter the in the morning. How they behave when he serve them feed.he should know the very active terrors and gentle lambs

If you keep these signals. You'll easily spot when something is not right

Rule (5)
Never change feed indiscriminately
I know you do this .yes.you
When farmer's talk about changing feed from this to this and that then this all in the name getting better results. I'm always scared for them.
Whether you are changing from a bad feed to a good one. You most be very careful.
Do you know every change in feed affects your bird negatively first before gradually bringing in the results you don't desire? Most of the time ⏲ you may suffer withdrawal. Coccidiosis, feed wastage. Stree and more

Imagine changing from mash to pellets indiscriminately. Do you know what that means? Have you studied the difference between mash and pelleted feed and the process of digestion?

They may contain the same ingredients but the formulation process varies so is the digestion process

Note :

I don't mean changing from starter to grower or finisher.but changing from on commercial feed to another. e.g change from chicken/ alam to other brands.

Even whenever you need to change from starter to grower follow the rules 75% starter and 25% grower. 50% grower and 50% starter and finally 75% grower and 25% starter. at the end you change 100% to grower feed . You can follow the same rule whenever you need to change from one phase feed to other. This one works for feed of the same brand too.

Each company use their own unique ingredients to make their feeds although the may give the some nutritional content. Before using any feed for birds. Find out first about the feed and make sure you stick with it

Rule (6)
Never let your birds run dry of water
Have you heard of heat stress? If it has happened to your birds then you'll understand what I'm saying.
Heat stress can wipe your entire flock. and it may leave your birds vulnerable to all kinds of infections as their immune system get weakened and may take more than 14 days to fully recover.
Your birds can survive 48 hours without feed but they can't survive 7 hours without water. Instead of running out of water . Please. run out of feed

Rule (7)

If you can't drink that water don't give it to your birds

Some farmers takes chicken as they are just animals and nothing matters. Maybe they're forgotten they are dealing with delicate live animals.

Waterborne diseases are some of the deadliest disease and most difficult to control. Imagine a tiny drop of harmful substance inside the drinking water. It'll contaminate the whole water. If it was feed it may not be that bad please. If you can't drink that water don't give it to your birds. I'm not talking about medication water.

Farm West

Amaranthus viridis (Tete abalaye in Yoruba) is an annual, erect plant which can reach a height of 20–90 cm, branching weakly especially in the upper half. The leaves have entire margins and they are ovate to trapezoid in shape. The inflorescences are terminal and axillary spikes; there are also bunches of flowers at the axils. Amaranthus hybridus is the commercial amaranth widely cultivated all over Nigeria. It is a robust, heavy-branching plant that can reach a height of one metre or more in permissive environments. The leaves are broad, ovate and closely-packed on the main stem and branches making it a typical leafy vegetable. The inflorescences are terminal and axillary as in A. viridis.

The story of the amaranths of our land is not complete without the mention of Amaranthus spinosus (dagunro, in Yoruba). This species is a relative of A. viridis and studies have shown that they interbreed and have indeed produced hybrids one of which is known as Amaranthus lividus and a host of other intermediate plants that combine the characters of A viridis, A. spinosus and, in waste places close to eateries, A. hybridus. The tell-tale character for a plant carrying the genes of A. spinosus is the spine in the centre of the axillary cluster. People who pick A. viridis should watch for spines, even if weak, as a marker to avoid picking plants that have the genetic content of A. spinosus. A spinosus is however a medicinal plant in its own right.



Let us look at some health benefits of eating Amaranth leaves.

Amaranth leaves are a storehouse of essential phytonutrients and antioxidants which help to reduce inflammation in the body and provide an extra boost of nutrition to one’s health.


High in fiber.

They are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. Eating fiber helps us to reduce weight and ward off heart disease as it lowers the cholesterol in the blood. Amaranths are high in protein and fiber, both of which may help reduce appetite and increase weight loss.

Good for anemics

Iron is needed for producing red blood cells and cellular metabolism. Reap maximum benefits of this powerful punch of iron that amaranth leaves provide by adding some source of vitamin C as it facilitates maximum absorption of iron in the blood. So, you could add a dash of lemon or have the amaranth leaves dish with a glass of fresh orange juice.

Rich in Vitamin A

Amaranth leaves are rich in vitamin A. They are also full of flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants like beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein which provide a protective layer against oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Vitamin A is also needed for healthy skin and proper vision.

Rich in Vitamin K

This vitamin is needed for good bone health and also plays an important role in blood clotting. It promotes osteoblastic activity and strengthens bone mass. Also, it is beneficial for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease as it controls the neural damage done in the brain.


Rich in B Vitamins

Amaranth leaves are replete with vitamins of the B group: folate, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, vitamin B6 and others are all found in this leafy green. They help prevent birth defects in new-born babies and are needed for optimal mental and physical health.

Rich in potassium

The leaves of this wonder plant are full of potassium. The element is needed for good cardiac health. It also controls heart rate in the human body.

Amaranth is gluten-free

The seeds of amaranth plant are used as a grain and can be ground to be made into flour. This is protein-rich flour entirely gluten-free, so it is incredibly beneficial for those who have gluten intolerance.

Rich in protein

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Amaranth leaves and grain are rich in protein, leaving behind even oats as a protein-rich grain.

Receiving protein from a plant source is considered much healthier than obtaining it from an animal source as the former has no or much less fat and cholesterol. Having a protein-rich diet leads to suppression of hunger as they reduce insulin levels in the blood and keeps one feeling satiated.

Amaranth leaves have lysine

Amaranth leaves have lysine, an essential amino acid needed for energy production and absorption of calcium. It also promotes hair growth and good skin. Those who suffer from hair loss or greying will benefit significantly from eating amaranth leaves.

Reduces bad cholesterol

Amaranth leaves are known to lower the bad cholesterol responsible for many cardiac problems.

Rich in calcium

They are rich in calcium and thus beneficial for those suffering from osteoporosis and other bone health problems related to deficiency of calcium.

Easy to digest

Amaranth leaves are offered to those convalescing after an illness or those fasting as they are easy on the digestive system. They are helpful in treating diarrhoea and haemorrhages. Regular consumption has been known to benefit digestion.

Fights cancer

This is because they contain flavonoids that have anti-cancer properties. A study shows that flavonoids can prevent the occurrence of cancer cell division thus showing promise of reducing cancer risk by about 34 per cent.

Amaranthus viridis however has higher medicinal values, a decoction of the entire plant is used to stop dysentery and inflammation.
The plant is an emollient and vermifuge. The root juice is used to treat inflammation during urination. It is also taken to treat constipation.

Yellow and green dyes can be obtained from the whole plant.

The leaves are diuretic and purgative and used as poultices (fresh or as dried powder) to treat inflammations, boils and abscesses, gonorrhoea, orchitis and haemorrhoids.

Amaranthus viridis is used as traditional medicine in the treatment of fever, pain, asthma, diabetes, dysentery, urinary disorders, liver disorders, eye disorders and venereal diseases. The plant also possesses anti-microbial properties.

In Nigeria, an infusion of the whole plant is used to purify the blood and the pounded root is applied against dysentery. In Côte d’Ivoire, the sap is used as an eye wash to treat eye infections and for treating convulsions and epilepsy in children. In DR Congo, the sap is said to act as a vermifuge, being effective against filaria, as an emmenagogue and to relieve heart troubles. The leaves are believed to have febrifugal properties. Ash of Amaranthus viridis plant is rich in soda and occasionally used to make soap.

Amaranthus viridis has been used in Indian and Nepalese traditional system to reduce labour pain and act as an antipyretic (Kirtikar and Basu, 1987). The Negritos of the Philippines apply the bruised leaves directly to eczema, psoriasis and rashes etc. (Quisumbing, 1951).

Other traditional uses range from an anti-inflammatory agent of the urinary tract, venereal diseases, vermifuge, diuretic, anti-rheumatic, antiulcer, analgesic, antiemetic, laxative, improvement of appetite, antileprotic, treatment of respiratory and eye problems, treatment of asthma (Anonymous, 1988; Arshad and Khan, 2000).

Furthermore, the plant possesses antiproliferative and antifungal properties as well as production of ribosome inactivating protein, β-carotene (Kaur et al, 2006; Sena et al, 1998) and antiviral activities (Obi et al, 2006).

Due to the fact that Amaranthus viridis (Tete abalaye) has a higher medicinal value, I will go for it anytime any day.

The Day Your Trolley Became a Coffin With Wheels.
People think poverty is dangerous.
But have you seen what new money does to people?
They finally make some change…
And boom — the supermarket madness begins.
3 loaves of bread.
A pack of “milk” that has never met a cow.
Carbonated drinks lined up like AK-47 bullets.
Biscuits, ice cream, seed oils, fruit juices, doughnuts.
It’s not enjoyment.
It’s a soft suicide.
Dressed in packaging.
Meanwhile, with the same money…
They could buy sweet potatoes, eggs, beef, liver, ogufe, green veggies, real food.
But no.
Processed sugar is now “luxury.”
Poison is now the reward for hustling.
Let me say it loud for those forming “soft life”:
Don’t use your money to kill your family.
Wealth is not wealth if it buys you diabetes and gives your child asthma.
Prioritize real enjoyment:
— Health.
— Energy.
— A body that obeys you at 60.
— A child that isn’t always sick.
Because the truth is…
The more money you make, the more intentional your nutrition must become.
Don’t let your shopping cart be the reason your child is on drugs before age 12.
Don’t let that be your legacy.
I come in peace.
But also, with protein.

Grey Hair Isn’t Aging.
Let’s be honest.
1 in 4 people go grey before 30.
That’s not time.
That’s your cells screaming for help.
Nutrient deficiency.
Chronic stress.
Mitochondrial burnout.
Low glutathione.
Heavy metal overload.
B12 is missing. Copper is unbalanced. Tyrosinase is sleeping.
Your hair is trying to tell you something.
But you’re busy dyeing it black instead of fixing your blood.
Listen:
If your body is aging faster than your actual age, you are not okay.
Grey hair before 30 is not cute.
It’s a red flag.
Fix your nutrition.
Fix your gut.
Fix your stress.
Before the greys turn into diagnosis.
I come in peace.
But also with methylated B12 and liver.

War has a profound and lasting impact on children, affecting their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. Some of the effects include ¹ ² ³:
- *Psychological Trauma*
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety and depression
- Emotional distress and behavioral disorders
- Increased risk of mental health issues, with individuals exposed to armed conflict being three times more likely to develop PTSD, anxiety disorders, or major depression
- *Educational Disruption*
- Limited access to educational facilities
- Shortage of qualified teachers
- Curriculum interruption
- Long-term consequences, including perpetuating cycles of poverty and limiting socioeconomic mobility
- *Physical Health Risks*
- Death and injury from violence
- Malnutrition and health threats due to lack of access to healthcare and sanitation
- Increased risk of diseases and epidemics in conflict zones
- *Displacement and Refugee Experiences*
- Forced separation from parents and family
- Loss of home and community
- Increased vulnerability to exploitation and abuse
- *Recruitment and Use in Armed Conflicts*
- Forced recruitment into armed groups
- Exposure to violence and trauma
- Long-term psychological and physical harm
- *Violations of Children's Rights*
- Killing and maiming of children
- Sexual violence and exploitation
- Abduction and trafficking
- Denial of humanitarian access and essential services

The impact of war on children is a critical concern, with millions of children worldwide affected by armed conflicts. It's essential to prioritize their protection, provide humanitarian aid, and support their recovery and reintegration into society ³ ¹.

THE COLOR CODE OF FOOD is a natural system where the color of fruits and vegetables indicates their specific health benefits, allowing you to intuitively choose what your body needs and become your own nutritionist:

I listened to a man named Nuri Muhammad talk about this, so I decided to use GPT to gather some fruits and vegetables based on what he said with clickable links to view the images on Google.

Red foods boost vitality, energy, immune function, and heart health due to antioxidants like lycopene and vitamins C and A (e.g., tomatoes, red peppers)

Orange and yellow foods enhance immunity, vision, and brain function with nutrients like beta-carotene and vitamin C (e.g., carrots, squash, bananas)

Green foods support digestion, detoxification, cardiovascular health, and provide fiber and vitamins like K and chlorophyll (e.g., spinach, broccoli, cucumbers).

Blue and purple foods promote relaxation, brain health, memory, and have antioxidants that fight free radicals and aging (e.g., blueberries, eggplants, grapes).

White foods aid heart health, immunity, and metabolism with nutrients like potassium and magnesium (e.g., mushrooms, onions, cauliflower).

This "God's original barcode" concept helps you become your own nutritionist by matching the color of food to your body's current needs, simplifying healthy eating without needing to read complex labels. Eating a rainbow of colors ensures a broad intake of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that reduce disease risk and promote overall well-being.