ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
January 18, 2023
Food Fusion (Ikeja, Lagos) 31b, Aromire Avenue, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja| Phone | Instagram Food Fusion Ikeja is a food shack in a food court in the Edmark Plaza, Ikeja; they serve Nigerian and a few intercontinental dishes. The seating area is arranged as a food court; it has wooden chairs and tables in an open space. There are other food vendors present. You will find ice cream shops, shawarma shops, and native Nigeria food shops in the food court. Food Fusion also renders catering, delivery, and grilling services. MEAL I had their Chinese rice and turkey, it was […]
January 18, 2023
“Fitness transforms you and helps you to be self aware” – Fitness Therapist at Soul Fitness, Innocent Solomon Nnachi. Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Solomon Oruh, also known as soul fitness. I am a certified fitness trainer with a tertiary degree in Business Administration and Economics from Houdegbe North American University. How did you start your journey as a fitness coach? I started because I needed to focus on achieving self-cleansing. I was battling addiction and wasn’t sure what to do, so I began working out. I would glance at […]
January 18, 2023
“Healthy eating shouldn’t be limited to weight loss, it should be a lifestyle” – Founder of Truly Divine Farms, Chioma Diana Ogba. Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Chioma Diana Ogba. I am a certified pharmacist, married with two kids. I would describe myself as a reserved person, because I don’t throw myself into the lime light easily. However, I am not an introvert; always letting my hair down once I am comfortable with the new people or environment. My husband and I also have a farm called truly divine farms. A […]
January 17, 2023
Foodies Hot and Spicy (Admiralty, Lekki) 23 Admiralty Way, Lekki | Phone | Instagram Foodies Hot and Spicy aka Foodies opened a new outlet in Admiralty, Lekki, so I decided to check it out. Before that, our followers said Foodies Hot and Spicy, Lekki is one of the best spots for Jollof rice, and yes, they were right. The space is super clean, and the staff are super neat. They have a nice sitting space downstairs that is an ideal space for family lunch. Foodie Hot and Spicy also serve pastries, snacks, popcorn, etc. Upstairs had the swallow food […]
January 17, 2023
Toast Coffee and Bites (Victoria Island, Lagos) Plot 1415, Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island | Phone | Instagram I decided to do another visit to Toast Coffee and Bites by Eko Hotel with my partner; it was good as new. I mentioned that I would visit again, so I did and decided to try something different this time. MEAL My partner had the egg benedict and crushed avocado; he wanted the eggs not runny, but they didn’t get the full brief, so the eggs were semi-solid and not so bad. It tasted good, as always. I ordered the English […]
January 12, 2023
Wilson’s Cafe, (Ikoyi, Lagos) 25b Glover Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos| Phone | Instagram Wilson’s Café is a Coffee shop and Lebanese restaurant in Ikoyi that serves meat and poultry that is likely halal. It is a space with simple, colorful decorations and little wall signages. The café also serves pastries and offers catering services. MEAL I got their English breakfast. It had eggs, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, and chicken sausage. The meal was super nice and affordable for a restaurant located in Ikoyi. OVERALL EXPERIENCE My overall experience is a 7/10. The food was great, the ambience was good, and the […]
January 10, 2023
Kaanubaru Restaurant, (Gbagada) 20 Fola Jinadu Cres, Pedro| Phone | Instagram Kaanubaru Lagos is a restaurant in Gbagada that serves intercontinental dishes. It’s a little hard to find as there’s no signage, but it’s a nicely decorated space with colorful furniture. The bar is also really beautiful, and they have good service delivery. MEAL I ordered their coconut curry with minced vegetables and chicken. It was just okay. It was just a curry; there was no taste or even a slight hint of coconut. The meal was slightly over-seasoned, and the chicken was slightly fried and too soft. […]
January 10, 2023
La Branco Restaurant, (Gbagada, Lagos) Plot 293 Gbagada – Oworonshoki Expy| Phone | Instagram La Branco is a restaurant in Gbagada that serves intercontinental dishes. The restaurant shares a space with Urban Metro Inn and is easy to find. The space is simple and has very light décor. The day I visited for lunch was a busy day for the restaurant, but I had a good dining experience. The food was good. The service was casual, but I got value for money. MEAL – Seafood Pasta I ordered the infamous seafood pasta; they nailed it! The sauce was slightly sweetened, but […]
January 10, 2023
Which one are you? Starting a weight loss journey will bring out your true nature; if you are a Lagosian, that becomes your excuse for everything. There are different types of people during the weight loss journey. I can bet you’ve come across at least two on this list. The serious ones: Some people start a weight loss journey and make it their lifetime priority. You won’t be able to take a deep breath without them saying something about weight loss. Regardless of what you say, their response would be you should try to lose weight. Tell them you are […]
January 5, 2023
Some snacks to try for weightloss This is serious business; we are sticking with the theme for January. Let it not be heard that we didn’t give you something to snack on through this weight loss journey. We’ve compiled a list of healthy homemade snacks worth exploring this month. The snacks are fitness and diet-friendly. A smoothie bowl is a perfect snack to start the day with. You can blend bananas and berries, add almond milk as a sweetener and pour in some protein shake. You have the perfect morning snack. Mashed avocado and crackers is a great snack to […]
January 5, 2023
Debunking myths around food More than once, I assume you would have come across some weird post centered around how carbohydrates prevent you from losing weight, how you should not eat late-night food, and how fruits are the only thing you should consume to lose weight. Well, all of these are myths surrounding diets and nutrition. To help your diet and fitness January, we have decided to separate myths from facts. This would help you get clarity on what is and what is not. Journey with us. Myth: Salt is bad for you. Fact: No, salt is an essential mineral […]
January 5, 2023
Ways to make your water taste better In the spirit of diet and fitness January, we bring good tidings. Your guess is correct; we are here to make sure you have no reason to quit this weight loss journey. We are watching you closely. This is for that person that complained about water being boring; we have come up with ways for you to spice up your water. Let’s get to the hack. You might have guessed this, yes. Add lime. This water spice-up tip is not new. All you need to do is slice some lime in your water […]