Nigerian Recipes for Weight Loss
Healthy Nigerian Eating
Diet is all the rave this year and since we had this post on weight loss, there have been several questions on Healthy Eating in Nigeria and ways to make Nigerian Recipes healthier. If we follow the general rule of thumb for a well rounded healthy diet, most recipes can be modified to become “Healthier”. Here […]
Health Benefits of Okra
Okra
Botanically, okra belongs to the mallow family. Much like real marshmallow, the mucilage, a sticky substance containing polysaccharides, helps improve digestion and may be used in the treatment of gastritis, gastric ulcer and liver/gallbladder cleansing. Okra’s mucilage helps to lubricate and soothe the bowel, protecting it from chronic inflammation that can lead to irritable bowel syndrome.
1) Eating okra helps to rid the body of toxins […]
Foods for Flatter Abs
It’s that time of the year when we all promise to “Have the best body this summer”. Here are a few tricks that work to flatten your abs in conjunction with exercise.
1. Plain or Greek yogurt: We all know that yogurt is good for us, but did you know it’s also good for maintaining your flat abs? For a nice mid-section, reach for the kind that’s […]
8 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
Plant-based diets and diets high in fruits and vegetables are strongly associated with lower blood pressure — so much so that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) officially recommends adopting healthy eating practices as one of the primary actions to take to prevent or lower high blood pressure and hypertension.
DASH, which stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension,” is the eating plan recommended by the NIH. It […]
Garden Egg Stew (Sauce)
Nigerian Garden Egg Sauce recipe
I don’t think there is a better pairing to freshly boiled yam than garden egg sauce (Okay, maybe actual fried eggs sauce), anyways, here is my take on Garden egg sauce. The recipe varies across households.
Ingredients:
6 large garden eggs (any variety/shape will do)
2 table spoons Groundnut […]
How to lose weight with Nigerian Food
10 Simple ways to lose weight with Nigerian Food
1. Eat less Carbohydrate
The typical Nigeria Diet is heavy on Carbohydrate, a sample daily food consumption might include: Yam for breakfast, Eba/garri for lunch and Rice for supper. Most food guides recommend 6-7 servings of grain products (Carbohydrate based) for adult female and 8 servings for adults male.
To put things in perspective, daily carbohydrate requirement […]
