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Yébéssé Fionfion, known as Shito in northern Togo and Ghana, is a chilli sauce that is a staple of West African cuisine. Its intense flavour and versatility make it a popular accompaniment to a host of dishes, including Kom, Ayimolu, fatty rice and y
Ramadan, a month dedicated to purifying the body and mind. The focus of Muslim believers is on spirituality, generosity, mutual aid and fasting from dawn to dusk. A whole day without anything to eat or drink until the sun goes down. Because often aft
Eating healthily is the most important criterion for eating well, ahead of eating well. Vegetables and homemade food top the shopping list. But pleasure is still very much part of the equation, with many people indulging in gourmet foods. Despite thi
As well as what's on your plate, nutritionists also mention another aspect of mealtimes that is important for maintaining a stable Body Mass Index (BMI) : the time of day when you eat your meals.
African cuisine is full of nutritional treasures, often unknown or ignored by the general public. Among them, the baobab leaf sauce « Kodoyo » or « Kodoro » occupies an unsuspected place. This traditional sauce, eaten in Togo, Benin and Ghana in part
A healthy diet is one of the keys to good health. A diet rich in carbohydrates can cause a hormonal imbalance in the body and affect the production of leptin, insulin and other hormones. This has a negative impact on mental and physical health. Bread
Fries, fritters, fish or meat, everyone loves to fry. But after preparing these delicacies in a frying pan, many people end up asking the same question: what to do with the frying oil after cooking?
Breakfast is the first meal of the day. It is very important because it comes after a long period of fasting, the time that corresponds to sleep.
Akpan is one of the foods you can be sure of eating regularly in Togo: smooth-textured food with a white colour and a more or less fermented taste, depending on the production process. Akpan is a paste made from maize kernels that have been s
Heat exhausts the body. It can lead to dehydration. It's even harder to bear when it lasts for several months, especially if the temperature remains high, as is currently the case in Togo. What should you eat and drink when it's (very) hot to avoid d
The liver and kidneys play crucial roles in maintaining the health of the body. The liver is responsible for metabolising nutrients, detoxifying by eliminating toxic substances, and regulating glucose levels in the blood. It can convert glycogen into
After overeating, particularly during the festive season, especially in terms of fat, sugar and alcohol, it's no surprise that the health balance shows an imbalance in favour of the disease. You need to take immediate action while your body is still