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Every birthday I like to have a song that sums up my mood and this year it’s the refrain from famous Hymn by Johnson Oatman, Jr. which says

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God has done.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.]

365 days and all I’m doing is counting my many blessings!

Lord I am grateful- grateful for the good days, grateful for the difficult days, grateful for the painful days because through it all your love held me.

Indeed I testify today that you are a good God and nothing good will you withhold from them that love you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

If you are on this table gather here we have family meeting - take a chair 👇🏾🪑🪑🪑🪑

If this is you, go and finish that course…🤣😂😂.

1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

And the people said…..

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Not sure how Instagram convinced me that pictures were de¥d.

Food photography has always been one of my passions but in recent time I have been doing mostly videos.

Did a food photo shoot for a friend recently and it took me back to my shooting days. 📸📸😁😊

Would you like to see more food photos on this page? Or are photos truly de¥d? Let me know in the comments 🙏🏽👇🏾👇🏾

Those of you that don’t like onions in salad 🥗, what exactly is the colour of your problem 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😁😁.

Ok, so I know that many of you don’t like raw onions but did you know that raw onions has a lot of health benefits?

✴️ Vitamin C is a great immune booster. Vitamin C which is easily destroyed by heat, remains intact in raw onions.

✴️ Raw onion has been used for centuries to cure common colds, fever and allergies.

✴️ Raw onions have strong antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties.

✴️Chewing Raw onions improve oral health (ironic isnt it 😂) by eliminating bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum issues.

If you don’t like the sharp taste of raw onions, you can soak the onions in some ACV or lemon juice. Then make your dressing with the onions and juice.

Do you like raw onions? Let me know in the comments section. 👇🏾👇🏾😁😁

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Born to Yoruba parents but proudly ZAAR (Bauchi State) by marriage. 🥰🥰🥰

How we turned up for Heritage day celebration

Did you know that the ZAAR tribal colors have a spiritual significance?

Black : This represents that we were once in the dark.

Red : The blood of Jesus was shed for us.

White : Now we are in the light.

What a truly beautiful heritage

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? PART ONE

This is one question I have asked and probably you have too, either because of personal pain or that of others.

In my experience I’ve learnt a few things about this question which I would like to share with you today.

The first being that this question is largely based on 2 wrong assumptions, the first being that anyone can be called “good.”

Jesus (the word himself) in scripture tells us quite clearly that “No one is good - except God alone.” Mark 10:18

Now, even if we could in a sense assume comparative goodness, that is, some people are better than others; which we shouldn’t really because according to 2cor10:12 that is not wise.

But let’s just assume for a second, that still leaves us with the second assumption which is that being good immunes us from all pain or suffering, but this is is clearly not the case because :

1. Psalm 34:19 tells us that “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord deliverth him from them all”

2. God speaking to the children of Israel said “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬

3. Jesus (the word himself) tells his disciples and by extension us “in the WORLD ye shall have tribulation but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world” John 16:33

As someone who has had to ask this same question in the face of personal challenges, I understand that this is an uncomfortable truth but we must let God be true and our opinions a lie.

To be contd…

God bless. ❤️❤️❤️

Occasionally I like to share recipes for spiritual food, if this is something you are interested in, be sure to follow for more. ❤️❤️❤️


Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Cor 2:8

Drum 🥁 🥁🥁🥁roll 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽I am so excited to share this news with you all!

My latest E-book is here but first I need you guys to help me decide on a book cover 😁😁😁.

Which is your favourite, pls comment Slide 1, 2 or 3. 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

The only difference is the image. 🙂

What’s in the book!

Evidence-based nutrition knowledge

Tasty Recipes for children and the whole family

Tips to help and nourish picky eaters.

School lunch Meal plan

The Simple Nutrition template for creating your custom healthy meals.

Meal planner (PDF download) and so much more!

Simple Homemade Chicken and Chips Dinner 😋😋

What are you adding?

A. Salad 🥗

B. Cold coke to wash it down 😂

C. Nothing - this is perfection. 🙌

Are you following SimpleNutrition_ng? 😃

What activities do you have planned for the kids this holiday? 😁

Or are you dreading 😩 the holidays?

Or are you team send them off to the grandparents 🥱🥱😂

Which one are you? Let us know in the comments section 👇🏾😁



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What activities do you have planned for the kids this holiday? 😁 Or are you dreading 😩 the holidays? Or are you team send them off to the grandparents 🥱🥱😂 Which one are you? Let us know in the comments section 👇🏾😁 . . . . . #healthynaijakids #healthykidsactivities

Looking for a free and simple way to engage the kids this holiday? Then check this out 😁😁👇🏾👇🏾

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The holidays are here and it’s a perfect time to get kids involved in kitchen activities - let them put all that energy to good use 😂🤣😂 Please don’t fall into the lie of they are too young, trust me if they can write on your wall 🤦🏽‍♀️, scatter the house 🤦🏽‍♀️ they can help in the kitchen - you just need to find age appropriate jobs for them. Like I would always tell my daughter “this is a 5yr old job you can do it” or “no, this is not a 5 yr old job” Some age appropriate kitchen tasks for my 5 and almost 3. 💙 Mixing ❤️ Prep leafy greens vegetables (aka to efo in Yoruba) 💙 Mash or Pound soft food items (not pounded yam o 🙄😂) ❤️ Chopping - they can do this with a scissors or table knife 😁 💜 Doing simple dishes (5 year old) Can you think of some more 👇🏾👇🏾 . . . . . . . #cookingwithkids #holidayactivitiesforkids #kidsinthekitchen🍴 #raisingdaughtersright #raisingchildrenright #raisingindependentkids #raisinghandsonourkids

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Before you run 🏃‍♀️ and swallow a whole pot of cold rice 🍚 remember that PORTION CONTROL is still very important as well as ensuring there is a good balance of veggies, protein and healthy fats. In addition to the benefits described in the video I like to portion out/prep my rice in this way as it helps me stay on top of my portion control (1 cup of COOKED rice is recommended for weight management) plus it’s usually just a case of grabbing one from the fridge or freezer when I need it. ❤️ PS: Another research also shows that adding teaspoon of coconut oil to 1/2 cup of rice when cooking in addition to the cooling of the rice can help reduce the calories. Rice lovers how much are you paying me for this info? Oya at least say hi 👇🏾👇🏾❤️❤️😂😅 . . . . . . #healthynigerianmeals #healthynigerianfoods #healthynigerianmealplan #nigerianhealthyfood #nigeriandiet #nigeriandietitian #nigeriandiettips #nigeriannutritioncoach #lifestylemedicinecoach

Testimony time! 🙌❤️ Food is indeed medicine and we won’t stop preaching this gospel. 💃🏽🙌

If you are following you are in the right place. ❤️❤️

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Happy Eid to our Muslim Brothers and Sisters 🙏🏽❤️and for those who are confused, this is the one they share meat. You are welcome. 😂😂

Nigeria has so many healthy street foods. Corn and Ube is just one of them. 😋

Here is your Reminder that corn is in season. Make the most of foods when they are in season 😁😁

By the way, 71% of you said it is a snack, something light to wash the mouth before food is ready. 😂😂

Is this a meal or a snack? Let me know in the comments 😁

Let me show you how I make this healthy Chocolate Donkwa ❤️❤️

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Which one are you going for? Regular donkwa or Donkwa pro max that went to Harvard? 🤣😂 Plant sources of protein like grains and legumes are known as incomplete proteins because on their they do not provide all the essential amino acids our bodies needs to function optimally. Unlike animal sources of protein which provide all essential amino acids. However we are able to get all essential amino acids from plants by combining grains and legumes. Now you will understand why many of our traditional foods combine foods like Rice and Beans, Pap and Moi-Moi/Akara, Kunu gyda (Rice and Groundnut pudding), Masa and Groundnut soup. Etc Can you think of any other combination that follows this principle? Let us know in the comments section 👇🏾👇🏾😁😁 For this I used : 11/2 cup roasted corn flour 1/2 cup of peanut butter 2tbsp icing sugar (you can make yours by blending regular sugar 😉) 1 tbsp ginger powder 1 tbsp of cayenne pepper NOTES You need to toast the corn for about 10mins while stirring continuously to avoid it burning. You can adjust spices and sugar content based on your preferences. I tried these with cloves but didn’t really like it but feel free to add it about 1/2 tbsp. Also sieving is not really necessary, if you have a really good blender there will be next to nothing left in the sieve. If not you can blend what’s left again. Let me know if you need any further clarifications. ❤️😋 #proteinballsrecipe #highproteinsnacks #healthynigeriansnacks #highfibresnacks #healthynigerianmeals #healthynigeriansnacks #healthynigerianfoods #highproteinsnacks #proteinsnacks #vegeterianproteinballs #veganproteinsnack #vegeterianproteinsnacks

Throwback to when I made this spaghetti “awaranese” you wouldn’t believe it wasn’t chicken 😋😋

Soya beans is one of the best sources of plant protein hence it’s popularity with those following a restricted meat or vegetarian diet.

Did you know that awara (also called Beske) is the same thing as Tofu?

Have you tried awara before also know as beske or Tofu?

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One of my happiest moments is when I’m able to hold someone’s hand through a cloud I’ve gone through myself. Because nothing is more encouraging when you are going through a dark patch to have someone say “ I’ve been there, I know how it feels, and this is how I overcame” ❤️❤️ #fridayinspirations

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This is my daughter at 1 yr 9 months, she didn’t take any packaged cereal or formula; not that there is anything wrong with them per se, she just never liked them and I didn’t force her. She took pap (I fortified it with fruits, vegetables, health fats from seeds etc) from around 5 months and then she went straight to age appropriate solids which consisted of what we ate in the house but made to suit her. She met and far exceeded all her milestones, at 2 she has the vocabulary and comprehension of a 3 or 4 yr old and according to her Creche teacher she is their high flyer! 😂😂 I say this to say feeding your children healthy meals that support their growth and development doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. PS: it is generally recommended that red millet be used for pap when weaning babies. So tell me, did you wean your children with pap? #healthynigerianbabyfood #healthynigerianfood #healthynigerianmeals #healthybabyfood #healthynigerian #nigerianfoodforbabies #akamu #fermentedfoods #fermentedgrains

Let me show you how I preserve my Tortilla wraps for weeks. 👇🏾👇🏾

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Buying tortilla Wraps in bulk is more economical but how do you preserve it? Let me show you how I do mine 😁😁 Did you find this useful? Be nice and share with someone today ☺️☺️ and make sure you follow for more tips 🙌❤️❤️. How do you preserve your tortilla wraps? #simpletips #kitchenhacks #kitchenhacks101 #kitchenhacksofinstagram #healthynigerianfoods #healthynigerianfood #healthynigerian #simplenutritiontips #fitlagos #fitabuja

If you think these children don’t know what they are doing, you are joking 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️.

This first fruit of mine that I drag off the bed almost every morning, 🤦🏽‍♀️woke up early today and got ready in record time because at school today. 😂😂😂

In her own words she woke up early because “I’m so excited, that’s why” 😂🤣

The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease”—Thomas A. Edison (1847-1931)”

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This year @simplenutrition_ng our message is this : Nutrition matters to YOUR mental health. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthng #mentalhealthlagos #mentalhealthnigeria #mentalhealthabuja

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When it comes to feeding children I have majorly one advice KEEP IT SIMPLE AND SENSIBLE (KISS) A child’s nutrition plays a major role in his/her overall health, well being and development but also in their long term health. But giving your child the best you can in terms of nutrition doesn’t have to be expensive, fancy or complicated. When we look at our child’s meal we are looking for 4 main categories of food : ❤️ Carbohydrates 💜 Proteins 💙 Fats 💚 Vegetable (which is technically carbs) Balance - Balance - Balance ❤️💙💜 What struggles do you face when it comes to feeding your little ones? Let me know in the comments section 👇🏾👇🏾, i or someone else might be able to help you find a solution. #nigerianmealforkids #healthynigerianfoods #healthynigeriankidsfood #simplemealsforkids #healthynigerianmeals #healthynigerians

This is for those who are tired of making amala with koko and expecting people to as my people will say “fi ife je” (eat it for love sake). 😂

Amala can humble you and puncture holes in your 1000 yards of wife material 😔

Try the tips in the video and thank me later. ❤️

Amala experts what other tips can you share with us? 👇🏾👇🏾



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See ehn, if amala has never disgraced you and punctured hole in your 1000 yards of wife material you won’t appreciate this post. 😔 This is for those who are tired of making amala with koko and expecting people to as my people will say “fi ife je” (eat it for love sake). 😂 PS: I always use 2cups of water to 1 Cup of amala. Amala experts what other tips can you share with us? 👇🏾👇🏾 Follow @simplenutrition_ng for more tips. #healthynigerianfoods #healthynigerianfood #healthynigerian #simplenutritiontips #fitlagos #fitabuja #healthynigerianmeals #amalajoint #amalaabuja

Check out this healthy Tapioca pudding recipe ❤️❤️❤️

Some Other common Demulcents include Okra, Oats, Flaxseeds, coconut oil, Parsley, Pumpkins and Fenugreek. My ground seed mix contains Flaxseeds, sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. I fill half my jar with flaxseeds and then the 2nd half is split equally between the other 3 seeds, then give it a good mix. It is advised you grind the seeds a little at a time, like a weeks worth and store in the fridge to prevent the delicate oils from oxidizing. Have you tried Tapioca? 😁😁 #simplenutrition_ng #healthynigerianfood #healthynigerianfoods #healthynigerianmeals #healthynigerian #healthylagosmums #fitfamlagos #fitfamabuja #fitlagos #fitabuja #fitlagosmum #fitabujamoms

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You need to save this video and share with your friends and family! ❤️❤️ PS: I always ensure to wash and sterilize my ice cube trays before using. Will you try this recipe? 👇🏾👇🏾 #simplenutrition_ng #healthynigerianfood #healthynigerian #healthynigerianbabyfood #healthynigerianmeals #datepuree #datesweetners