Time to take out the 'beefy' tooth!

The news was indeed a big resounding bang when the World Health Organization (WHO) released recommendations based on hundreds of studies finding that processed meat causes cancer and that red meat probably does too.

The report defines it as "meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, roasting, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to enhance flavor or improve preservation." 

Red meat is defined as unprocessed mammalian muscle meat, such as beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse, or goat meat, including minced or frozen meat. Most processed meat contains pork or beef, but also can include other red meats, poultry, and organs or blood.

These are some of the most common processed meats:

Bacon, ham, hotdogs, sausages, salami, corned beef, beef jerky, canned meat, meat-based sauces, kilishi, suya, bush meat, barbecued meat etc. 

The authors found considerable evidence that processed meat is linked to colorectal cancer (or cancer of the colon and rectum), and to some extent, stomach cancer. There was not enough evidence to suggest that red meat causes cancer, but the report found a probable link.

And the risk of cancer is related to the amount of meat consumed.

According to studies cited in the WHO report, for every 50 grams of processed meat you eat per day (just over one beef hot dog), your risk of colorectal cancer goes up by 18%. And for every 100 grams of red meat you eat per day (slightly less than a quarter-pound burger), your colorectal cancer risk could go up by 17%.

But once you go above 140 grams of meat per day, the cancer risk peaks, meaning it doesn't get higher or lower once you eat that amount or more.

So what should we be doing?

It's really going to be sad for a lot of us to have to reduce or totally stay away from Suya, Kilishi, Barbecued meat, Roasted Chicken etc in our food, snacks and at our parties/events. But our health is the single most important factor in our continued existence. Imagine! 

So if a lot of us should choose to take this advice and reduce meat consumption in any form, our abattoirs may start to record losses and our eateries would shut down if they don't respond smartly and fast too; our food consumption lifestyle at home would change; our snacks too would be affected. In summary, a lot of us would become vegetarians.

The way to go simply is to drastically reduce meat consumption (in whatever form or package) in our diet and snacks. Eat more of fish and crayfish (they digest faster). Every time legumes like beans, lentils, and peanuts are combined with grains like wheat, rice (unpolished type like ofada, abakaliki, if you can), and corn, a complete protein is born.

Add lots of grain (less of polished though) to your diet- beniseed, sesame seed, oats etc to your food and especially snacks. 

Don't ever eat any meal without vegetable and fruits. They cut down the risk of cancer by large amounts

MamaDee's to the rescue!

Mamadee wants you to eat well to live well!

MamaDee's pastry recipes are made with your health in mind all the time. That's why our snacks are laced with ingredients that enhances your health. Our food is prepared to your taste and we are always willing to help you make decisions that promotes a healthy diet for your household and events. 

Don't hesitate to give us a call on our numbers 08108461620, 08165646667. let's handle your next party!

A perfect icing on the Cake

When every idea about what a great food company should be and how it should be perceived have been given the best expression in terms of careful planning and services on offer, it is only perfect that a brand identity that reflects its corporate culture, reputation and promise be given it to make the ‘cake’ a perfect one for the occasion. Mama Dee’s Mealhouse, as we had started has been symbolic of premium service in the areas of its business. Of no mean repute and recommendation by customers were our outdoor catering and pastry businesses. 

We simply lived up to and exceeded the expectations of our customers- a promise we had set out to fulfill from the very start. The resolve to keep this same promise has led us to take our entire business a step further. In keeping our customers close to heart first of all and then realigning ourselves appropriately to lead the competition, we have rebranded and upgraded our entire business serve you better and rightly too. This is because we know that a brand is more than just a name or logo, but a clear reflection of the value of any business and what it stands for. Everything the business identifies with is reflected in the brand from the logo to its statement and perception. We want to etch our values into the minds of our customers in unique and beautiful ways to engender a memorable and long-lasting relationship. 

Mama Dee’s Mealhouse is now simply Mama Dee’s. This is to accommodate all the services we offer under the trademark names of Savoury Cuisine, Wheatsmiths Pastries and Marchandaiz Supplies. 

Our new logo is an illustration of the person of the proprietor of the business, Debbie “Mama Dee” Adelakun. This underlines her place and importance in the business as the founder and the uniqueness of her culinary skills which has earned her a good reputation and continues to project the company as a top choice. 

Our tagline now reads the mantra of our business- Serves You Right! This is the pivot around which everything we do revolves. We will continue to offer nothing less than the best to give you good value for your money. 

Our African and continental food business is now offered under the trademark Mama Dee’s Savoury Cuisine. All our outdoor and indoor catering will now be carried out under this sub-brand. On offer are food, supplied or served; event décor; and ushering services. 

Our Bakery business now offer services under the trademark Mama Dee’s Wheatsmiths Pastries. On offer are cakes for different occasions, pies, doughnuts, rolls and a whole lot of goodies we make out of flour and other exciting ingredients. 

Added to these is our commodity supply arm of the business. We supply all kinds of food, From beverages, eggs, groceries, spices and ingredients and materials that would make your kitchen or events the envy of a gourmet. 

Welcome to a whole new deal. One where we promise to our pledge is integrity, courtesy and customer satisfaction. As partners with our customers, our employees, our community and our environment, we strive to deliver top quality service and creativity on every level with consistent professionalism. From high quality, nutritious food to unique concepts, our goal is to complement and exceed the needs of our clients. 

Let’s Serve You Right.

Vegetables in our diet

People who eat fruit and vegetables as part of their daily diet have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. It is advisable to make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Vegetables are important part of healthy eating and provide a source of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E and C. Options like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and garlic provide additional benefits, making them a superfood! Potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Folate (folic acid) helps the body form healthy red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy need adequate folate to reduce the risk of neural tube defects and spina bifida during fetal development. Eating Vegetables Provides Health Benefits 1. The nutrients in vegetables are vital for health and maintenance of your body. 2. Eating a diet rich in vegetables may reduce risk for stroke, cancer, heart diseases and type-2 diabetes. One to four cups of vegetables are recommended each day, depending on how many calories you need. To find out how many vegetables you need to eat, use the Healthy Eating Planner.