Why Nursing Mothers are going Crazy over Tom Brown.
I'm also crazy about Tom brown. Why? You may ask. Well, isn't the name cute, to start with. Lol. Anyway, that's not the reason for my crush. Before you begin to think Tom Brown is one cute, tall, muscled, white guy, let me inform you that Tom Brown is a locally made cereal carefully selected from Nigeria's variety of spices, nuts and grains.
Origin
Tom Brown seem to have originated from the Northeastern part of Nigeria and called Garin kunu in Hausa. It is often used as a way of weaning babies and has been found to be highly nutritious. To combat malnutrition in the nation especially the NorthEast, this awesome cereal has been used by NGOs and the government because of its nutritional value.
This power-packed cereal contains mostly roasted soya beans, groundnut, guinea corn, maize, sorghum, millet, fish powder and local spices. As the popularity of Tom Brown grows, other nutritious grains and spices like rice, ginger, wheat, dates and tigernuts are added to mix to give it different flavours and natural sweetness. Some believe Tom Brown came from "Turn Brown" which is what is expected of the cereal during preparation. That perhaps came from a mispronunciation. Lol.
Benefits
I recently wrote on the importance of eating from a variety of one's locally grown foods because of the health benefits and this is one of the best reasons why Tom Brown should be encouraged. The ingredients can be easily purchased from the market, they are cost-effective and affordable for an average Nigerian./
Origin
Tom Brown seem to have originated from the Northeastern part of Nigeria and called Garin kunu in Hausa. It is often used as a way of weaning babies and has been found to be highly nutritious. To combat malnutrition in the nation especially the NorthEast, this awesome cereal has been used by NGOs and the government because of its nutritional value.
This power-packed cereal contains mostly roasted soya beans, groundnut, guinea corn, maize, sorghum, millet, fish powder and local spices. As the popularity of Tom Brown grows, other nutritious grains and spices like rice, ginger, wheat, dates and tigernuts are added to mix to give it different flavours and natural sweetness. Some believe Tom Brown came from "Turn Brown" which is what is expected of the cereal during preparation. That perhaps came from a mispronunciation. Lol.
Benefits
I recently wrote on the importance of eating from a variety of one's locally grown foods because of the health benefits and this is one of the best reasons why Tom Brown should be encouraged. The ingredients can be easily purchased from the market, they are cost-effective and affordable for an average Nigerian./
Another point for Tom Brown is that it is highly nutritious. Let's check out the ingredients and their nutritional values. Maize, guinea corn and millet give fiber, good carbohydrates, some vitamins and minerals especially magnesium, phosphorus and Iron. Millet, beans and groundnut are power houses for protein. Ginger is known for it's detox benefits and dates can be commended for their natural sugar. Fish powder provides protein and Omega 3 fatty acids. Tiger nuts are said to have anti-inflammatory attributes admits other nutritional benefits. Why then wouldn't any sane person crush on Tom Brown?/
The good news is that not only babies can enjoy Tom Brown. Anyone can. Plus if you have been struggling at gaining healthy weight for a while, Tom Brown is the right "guy" to crush on. Stay tuned to my blog for tips on making a highly nutritious Tom Brown. It's delicious, good-looking, affordable, available and easy to prepare.
