OGBONO SEED SOUP.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OGBONO SEED-AFRICAN BUSH MANGO

Which kind soup Mama cook oh! 

Botanical Name :Irvingia gabonensis. "Dikanut

Ogbono (Irvingia gabonensis), also known by the names African mango, wild mango and bush mango is a species of trees native to Africa, bearing edible fruits that resemble mangoes.This tree is also popular for the ogbono nuts that are extremely nutritious with high protein and fat content.

The fruits are used to make jelly, jams, juice and wine. Sometimes the flesh of the fruit is used to obtain a black dye, which is used for coloring clothes. Ogbono is mostly valued for its nuts that can be eaten raw or roasted.

Butter, margarine can be made by pounding these seeds. Seeds are pressed to make edible oil, which is used for cooking and also for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, soaps or cosmetics. The seeds contain mucilaginous polysaccharides, which acts as a thickening agent. Adding crushed seeds to soups and stews can thicken them as well as impart it's taste and texture.

Recent Research also showed that the seeds have beneficial effects on diabetes and obesity as well as in lowering cholesterol, and increasing antioxidant and gastrointestinal activity

OGBONO SEED IN AFRICA

In AFRICA, the seed is popular for making soup. Ogbono soup also known as Draw soup because of its slippery nature helps the lumps of solid food slide down the throat to the stomach.The Igbo people of Nigeria call it Ogbono and Yoruba people call it Apon.Preference on consumption of Ogbodo soup varies, some like it plain, with no added vegetables, others prefer it with some vegetable in it. A third group love their Ogbono soup with Okra, while some people would add Egusi to it.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF OGBONO

Several research and studies have shown that ogbono Seed or kernels contains about 18 amino acids and is full with nutrients, vitamins, minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, Ascorbic acid, sodium, amino acids, dietary Fiber,vitamin C, phosphorus and iron.Ogbono seed contains fatty acids such as stearic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid and lauric acid.Ogbono is high in protein content, fiber and essential fats. A 100 grams serving of ogbono seeds provides about 683 calories. It is rich in fatty acids such as oleic, palmitic, linoleic, linolenic, stearic, myristic, and lauric acids, which are essential for performing the various bodily functions, maintaining the health of the nervous system and for muscular development.

 It also contains flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol. Additionally ogbono seeds contain vitamins like vitamin C, thaimine, riboflavin and niacin along with minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and potassium.

 The oil obtained from ogbono seeds is rich in beta-carotene, which is effective in protecting your body against conditions like heartburn, infertility, high blood pressure, cancer, and some types of mental disorders.

 HEALTH BENEFITS OF OGBONO SEEDS

OGBONO SEED IN AFRICA

In AFRICA, the seed is popular for making soup. Ogbono soup also known as Draw soup because of its slippery nature helps the lumps of solid food slide down the throat to the stomach.The Igbo people of Nigeria call it Ogbono and Yoruba people call it Apon.Preference on consumption of Ogbodo soup varies, some like it plain, with no added vegetables, others prefer it with some vegetable in it. A third group love their Ogbono soup with Okra, while some people would add Egusi to it.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF OGBONO

Several research and studies have shown that ogbono Seed or kernels contains about 18 amino acids and is full with nutrients, vitamins, minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, Ascorbic acid, sodium, amino acids, dietary Fiber,vitamin C, phosphorus and iron.Ogbono seed contains fatty acids such as stearic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid and lauric acid.Ogbono is high in protein content, fiber and essential fats. A 100 grams serving of ogbono seeds provides about 683 calories. It is rich in fatty acids such as oleic, palmitic, linoleic, linolenic, stearic, myristic, and lauric acids, which are essential for performing the various bodily functions, maintaining the health of the nervous system and for muscular development.

It also contains flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol. Additionally ogbono seeds contain vitamins like vitamin C, thaimine, riboflavin and niacin along with minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and potassium.

The oil obtained from ogbono seeds is rich in beta-carotene, which is effective in protecting your body against conditions like heartburn, infertility, high blood pressure, cancer, and some types of mental disorders.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OGBONO SEEDS

Ogbono or the African Mango is a fruit that has been found to have magnificent health benefits because of its high nutritional content. The African locals or natives use various parts of the ogbono tree to treat a variety of ailments such as fatigue, headaches, indigestion, cramps, and malnutrition.

Nutritional components found in this fruit are known to enhance energy, prevent fatigue and so it is widely used for a large number of health purposes today.

OGBONO SEED PROMOTE WEIGHT LOSS

African mango is highly popular among the Hollywood stars as many of the celebrities use it to kick start their weight loss plans. Ogbono seeds are particularly popular for its weight loss properties. It is sold as a weight loss remedy in the form of capsules and powder.

s and powder.

iOne way in which these seeds promote weight loss is by inhibiting the action of an enzyme known as amylase, which is responsible for the absorption of sugar in the body. So by inhibiting amylase, ogbono causes less sugar to be absorbed, thus preventing weight gain. Ogbono also inhibits an enzyme known as glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, which is associated with converting blood sugar into fat.Another method by which ogbono aids in weight loss is by increasing the levels of the hormone adiponectin. It also increases the levels of leptin, a hormone that helps in reducing appetite. Ogbono provides a boost in energy and metabolism. It helps in preventing fatigue and increasing the oxidation of fat, thereby helping in weight loss.

OGBONO IS A GOOD SOURCE OF FIBER

Ogbono seeds are rich in dietary fiber that helps to lower blood cholesterol by binding to bile acids in the intestine and helping to eliminate them from the body. The fiber is also important for digestion and helps to prevent digestive disorders like constipation by adding bulk to the stool and regularizing bowel movements.Further research revealed that the fibre content of the seed improves bowel function and aids detoxification path ways. Fiber also promotes weight loss by making you feel fuller for longer hours, thus preventing overeating.

HELPS IN BODY BUILDING

Ogbono seed is also rich in protein which is good for body building. As earlier mentioned, the seed contains vitamins and minerals which are good for the body. It contains thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. The approximate fatty acid composition is myristic acid 33-70 per cent, laureic acid 20-59 per cent, oleic acid 1-11 per cent, palmitic acid 2 per cent and stearic acid 1 per cent.The contained amino acids are reasonably balanced for human nutrition. Since lysine, tryptophan, valine, threonine, isoleucine and phenylalanine have high concentrations in the seed, first limiting amino acids are methionine and cysteine.

The bark of the African mango tree has been long used by the Mende tribe of Africa as a remedy for relieving pain. The water extract of ogbono has been found to be effective in reducing heat induced pain, a property that is mediated through opioid receptors. The ethanolic extract although less effective in relieving heat-induced pain was found to be effective in soothing pressure-induced pain.

OGBONO MAY BE GOOD FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

High levels of cholesterol in the blood stream are one of the reasons that could lead to cardiovascular problems. Studies revealed that the intake of ogbono extract was associated with a reduction in the levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL or bad cholesterol.

The results also showed an increase in the levels of HDL or good cholesterol. The cholesterol lowering properties of the African mango makes it a heart healthy fruit.

OGBONO IS USEFUL IN DENTAL CARE

The stems of the ogbono tree can be used as chewing sticks for cleaning teeth.

OGBONO TREATS DYSENTERY AND DIARRHOEA

The bark of the ogbono tree can be decocted and used for treating dysentery and diarrhoea. The bark can also be combined together with palm oil for treating diarrhoea.

 OGBONO REGULATES CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

Study validates that obese patients given ogbono seed had a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol with an increase in HDL cholesterol. This suggests that ogbono is suitable for regulating cholesterol levels.

OGBONO PREVENTS CONSTIPATION

Being a rich source of dietary fibre, ogbono fruit can be eaten to improve bowel functioning and to prevent constipation.

OGBONO CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

African mango helps in lowering the risk of diabetes by controlling the levels of insulin levels and also by maintaining healthy levels of blood sugar. It has also been found to be helpful in reducing blood glucose levels in people already suffering from diabetes.

OGBONO IMPROVE ENERGY

One of the reasons why ogbono is a great weight loss aid is because it has the ability to increase energy and boost your metabolism. This fruit is rich in B group vitamins that help in converting the carbohydrates from your foods into glucose. If you have a physically demanding lifestyle and want to jumpstart your day with high energy levels, then eating African mango is the way to go.

OGBONO ENHANCED YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Ogbono is a good source of vitamin C, which is known to boost the health of the immune system, thus helping in protecting your body against colds, flu and other infections.

OGBONO IS A MOOD ENHANCER

Ogbono is sometimes referred to as the Happy Fruit, because it contains a compound known as tryptophan, which stimulates the production of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter which is responsible for promoting good mood, libido, memory, and improved sleep. Eating this fruit may thus help in alleviating anxiety, stress and depression.

OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS OF OGBONO

Ogbono is believed to possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, astringent, and anti-oxidant properties. It has been long used in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including diarrhea, dysentery, yellow fever, wounds, and tympanic membrane infections.

The Global Institute for Bioexploration states that extract of ogbono may be beneficial in alleviating conditions like diarrhea, hernia diabetes, and yellow fever. The leaf extracts have been found to help in reducing fever. Because of its numerous proven benefits, several people who want to lose weight have started consuming African Mango, which helps them to burn body fat and finally attain their weight loss goals.

According to researchers, African mango could possibly be one of the major breakthroughs in attaining health, fitness, and weight loss in a safer and more natural way.

Embrace Ogbono meals for a healthier body!

div>

Okra Ugu and Ogbono Soup Recipe

Ingredients For This delicious Nigerian Soup: 

1 kg Beef

1. salt to taste

2. 1 medium sized onion

3. 3 cups water to start with, if soup is thicker than you want, you can gradually add water in small quantities while soup cooks.

4. 1/2 cup palm oil: This salad master pots do not need oil, I only add oil when I cook for the kids because they are still growing, when I cook for me and hubby alone, the food is colored with a little ground tatashe not oil.

5. 1/2 cup ground ogbono

6. 1 cup ground crayfish

7. 2 cubes maggi crayfish 

8. 1/2 cup Locust beans (dadawa) This is optional

9. 4 cups chopped okra (okro)

10. 1 small bunch ugu vegetables (Flutted pumpkin)

11. A handful of uziza vegetable (Optional)

12. 4 large Snails (Optional)

13. 3 medium Smoked catfish

14. 1 teaspoon ground fresh pepper. I usedmy pepper sauce

15. Hot Eba (Garri) for serving with the soup. Any fufu of choice

COOKING STEPS FOR Okra Ugu and Ogbono Soup Recipe

1. Boil the meat with salt, seasoning and onion. While meat boils.

2. chop the okro to your preferred sizes, chop the uziza leaves, blend or pound the ogbono until smooth and powdery, blend the crayfish too and set aside. If snails haven’t been washed, wash with lime or alum, rinse very well.

3. Add snails to boiling salted water in a separate pot, leave for about 3 minutes, remove now crunchy snails and set aside.

When beef and stock fish are cooked, bring out the stockfish and add water to cover the meat a little.

4. Add palm oil and wait till pot boils again, then add the ogbono, crayfish, locust beans seasoning cubes. Now, let these 

5. Ingredients boil very well for at least 10 minutes while you stir occasionally. When ogbono is completely dissolved, check for taste, add more salt if needed. By this time, you have your soup base and can smell the sweet aroma in the kitchen. For ogbono, just like egusi soup, the longer it boils the better. Add the already boiled snails and the cooked stockfish you set aside, always wash and add the smoked fish now because you don’t want it disappearing in the soup. Let soup boil some more for about 3 to 5 minutes. At this time of cooking, if you do not like vegetables, then here is when to remove from heat and serve your plain ogbono soup. Since we are cooking ogbono soup with vegetables here.

6. Finally add the okro, Uziza and ugu vegetables, stir, leave for just 1 minute and remove from heat. If you like your vegetables  very cooked and wilted, then wait a little longer before removing from stove.

7. Serve with any swallow of choice, I served with eba. 

8. Pounded yam will do wonders here anyway.

Happy okra, ugou and ogbono soup cooking

Contact: johnaiyedun4real@yahoo.com

              sharonaiyedun@gmail.com

              +2348074926468.

              www.africanfoods4sale.blogspot.com

ts fiber content is very helpful for reducing cholesterol level which reduces the risk of developing any heart diseases