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Top Healthy Nigerian foods

EDIKANG IKONG SOUP

EDIKANG Ikong is part of healthiest meals in  Nigeria because it is made up of mostly vegetables. It is usually made with two main vegetables — fresh green fluted pumpkin leaves (Ugu) and waterleaf ("Efo gure" and "Mgbolondi" in Yoruba and Igbo languages respectively). Waterleaf improves blood circulation, boosts immunity and aids weight loss while pumpkin leaves are rich in antioxidants, help prevent cancer, prevent anaemia by boosting blood production and promotes fertility. It also serves as an anti-diabetic agent, can help regulate blood glucose level.

EGUSI SOUP

EGUSI soup is a popular dish which is rich in healthy fats, protein, and several vitamins. Egusi soup is good for skin, digestion, fighting inflammation, breast cancer cells and treating boils. To get it's top most health benefits, its best to use little oil while preparing, because of its high oil content.


PLANTAIN POTTAGE

Plantain pottage is an easy-to-make meal, it is delicious and healthy. It is made with unripe plantains, it is a good source of essential nutrients like potassium, carbohydrates, vitamin c, iron, rich in fibre, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A and B6, and more. Health benefits of plantain portage includes boosting of immune system, aiding digestion, providing body with adequate energy, preventing anaemia and controlling blood sugar.

MOI-MOI

Made from beans (a healthy source of protein, fat, fibre and other nutrients), this is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Moi Moi is healthy for children, adults, vegetarians, diabetics, pregnant and nursing mothers.

OFADA RICE

Ofada rice is a healthy alternative to white rice.
Wholegrain like ofada rice has three layers;bran, germ and endosperm. Bran contains most of  nutrients and when whole grain is processed to white or polished rice, majority of nutrients, most especially in bran are lost. Ofada rice and beef sauce contains nutrients that fight colon and gall stones. It is also great for lowering cholesterol levels and preventing constipation. Ofada rice is grown almost exclusively in Ogun State, 

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