Nutrition
Chocolate cake
Chocolate
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of flour
• 2 cups of sugar
• 3/4 cup of unsweetened
cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoonfuls of baking
powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoonful of
baking soda
• 1 teaspoonful of salt
• 1 teaspoonful of coffee
powder
• 1 cup of buttermilk/milk/yog
hurt
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoonfuls of vanilla
extract
• 1 cup of boiling water
Preparation:
– Preheat oven to 160Celcius. Prepare two 9-inches cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.
– Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl.
-Whisk through to combine mixture.
– Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined.
-Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter until well combined.
– Divide cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
– Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the centre of the chocolate cake comes out clean.
– Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Remove from the pan and cool completely.
– Frost and decorate as desired
Ingredients
-2 cups of cooked rice
-Oil
-2 pounds of fresh lobsters
-1/2 tablespoonful of grinded ginger
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 onion
1 cup frozen peas
-3 large carrots
-3 eggs
-3 tablespoonful of soy sauce
-2 tablespoonful of diced green onions
Preparation
-Cut lobsters into bite-sized pieces and toss for 2minutes.
-Put a saucepan on fire and add a tablespoonful of oil.
-Stir in diced onion, garlic, peas, carrots and other vegetables.
-Add rice and stir to coat. Stir occasionally until rice is warmed through.
-Add soy sauce to the rice and stir well
-Remove from heat and serve.
Benefits of Lobsters
Snack (Baobab drink)
Ingredients
-Condensed milk
-5 tablespoonful of honey (optional)
-1 teaspoonful of flavour (vanilla or strawberry essence)
Preparation
-Place 2 tablespoonful of baobab powder in a bowl and mix with water.
-Set mixture aside for it to dissolve properly.
-Sieve the baobab mixture to remove lumps and fibre for a smooth drink.
– Add honey or sugar, milk and flavour to your taste.
-Best served chilled.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Lobster is a nutritious seafood that provides several health benefits. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy nutrients that support the proper functioning of the body.
– Builds and repairs body tissues: Lobster is rich in high-quality protein, which helps build muscles and repair damaged tissues.
-Supports brain health: It contains vitamin B12, which helps maintain healthy nerves and supports proper brain function.
Strengthens the immune system: Lobster contains zinc and selenium, minerals that help the body fight infections and protect cells.
– Promotes healthy bones: It provides phosphorus and some calcium, which contribute to strong bones and teeth.
–Supports heart health: Lobster contains omega-3 fatty acids, which may help support cardiovascular health.
–Prevents anaemia: Its vitamin B12 and iron content help the body produce healthy red blood cells.
–Supports thyroid function: Lobster contains iodine, which the thyroid gland needs to produce hormones that regulate metabolism.
–Helps maintain healthy skin: Its protein and zinc contribute to skin growth, repair and maintenance.
Supports energy production: Vitamin B12 and other B vitamins help the body convert food into energy.
Helps maintain healthy muscles: Its protein and potassium support muscle function and maintenance.Health.com
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