Africa's Finest Ground Ogbono 70 g (Pack of 10)

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Scientific evidence for the health benefits of ogbono seeds is limited. However, studies in mice show that ogbono may raise the levels of high-density lipoprotein ‘good’ cholesterol. It may also promote weight loss in overweight and obese adults and reduce inflammation. If you’re using vegetables, chop all the vegetables and set them aside. If you buy whole ogbono seeds, grind them using a mortar and pestle set or a coffee grinder. A 2005 randomised controlled study in Cameroon investigated the effects of ogbono seeds in 40 adults with obesity (Ngondi et al., 2005). A total of 28 received 1.05g of ogbono seeds three times daily for one month while 12 received a placebo. All participants ate enough calories to maintain their weight.

Another study in animals found that a single oral administration of the methanol extract of Irvingia gabonensis at doses of 150 and 250 mg/kg significantly lowered the plasma glucose levels in diabetic mice two hours after treatment [ 6].

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According to Ladipo et al., (1996), the Irvingia genus is made up of 7 species comprising of Irvingia wombolu, Irvingia gabonensis, Irvingia giarobur, Irvingia excels, Irvingia malayaria, Irvingia gradifolia and Irvingia smithii. Unlike the pulp of some other Irvingia spp., the pulp of Irvingia gabonensis is edible, sweet and juicy. Irvingia gabonensis is closely related to Irvingia wombolu. While Irvingia wombolu bears inedible and bitter fruits, the Irvingia gabonensis bears edible ones. Irvingia excelsa Mildbr fruit pulp is hard and inedible while Irvingia smithii Hook.f. fresh fruit is sweet and edible. a b c d e f g Wright, Clifford A. (2011). The Best Soups in the World. John Wiley & Sons. p.51. ISBN 978-1118109250. The fruits are allowed to decompose for few days or alternatively the pulp can be peeled, leaving behind the ogbono nuts. For this recipe, I used beef, shaki (tripe), and cow feet. The shaki was already cleaned, so that saved me some work. Oil: An edible brown-colored oil is extracted from the ogbono seed that can be used in cooking. The oil is solid at room temperatures and can be used as a substitute for cocoa butter in cream and soap making. Fruit

Bushmeat: How wild meat can be a threat to wildlife and human health". Animals. 2019-06-19. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021 . Retrieved 2022-11-08. Ngondi J. et al. The effect of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on body weight and blood lipids of obese subjects in Cameroon. Lipids in health and disease (2005) When you add the ogbono to the palm oil, make sure it’s on low heat and watch it carefully, so it does not burn. If it burns, it will lose its texture. Add in any assorted meats you may want to include. Also add in the bouillon powder, cayenne pepper, crayfish, and salt. Cook all the meat you’re going to use with some salt, pepper, onions, and bouillon powder till it becomes tender. This, of course, will vary depending on what you want to add. At a minimum, beef or goat meat should be included (cooking time will be added to this recipe).According to my mum, the funniest part of it all is that I never allowed anyone else to feed me this soup because I find pleasure in executing the task. So you can understand where I am coming from when I mentioned that my favourite soup is ogbono soup. Well, you can say that my passion for this soup did not just start overnight. This has been from the onset of my journey on this planet earth. Okolo, C. O., Johnson, P. B., Abdurahman, E. M., Abdu-Aguye, I. and Hussaini, I. M. (1995), Analgesic effect of Irvingia gabonensis stem bark extract, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 45, Issue 2, pp. 125-129.

However, more human studies are required to fully understand its mechanisms. Gastrointestinal activity Ideally, ugwu leaves are stirred in at the final stage of cooking this soup but you can use any other leafy greens but I will strongly suggest you go a strong leafy green alternative like Kale or Collard greens especially if the stew will last you more than a day. You can also add Okra in place of the leafy green if preferred. For a great variety, you can add okra to this dish. Just follow the steps above, add chopped okra and let it boil for 5 minutes before you add the spinach. Can I make Ogbono soup without palm oil? Folate– is crucial for developing the nervous system health in growing babies. Women with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes may need higher intakes of folate before and up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. For non-pregnant females, this meal provides 140 mcg or 35% of the daily RNI of folate. The study showed that the aqueous extracts of leaf and bark of Irvingia gabonensis had more anti-diabetic activity than the ethanolic extracts. However, the researchers recommended further studies to determine the toxicity of Irvingia gabonensis leaf and bark extracts.One clinical study found that feeding 11 diabetic patients 4 grams of ground ogbono seeds for one month reduced blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels in the blood [ 5]. The ripe pulp can be used to prepare juice, jelly, jam, and wine. The wine produced from the pulp tastes great and is generally acceptable. This post is for enlightenment purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for professional diagnosis and treatments. Remember to always consult your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions or for counselling, guidance and treatment about a specific medical condition.