Nigerian Foods You Should Eat To Stay Healthy

Nigerian cuisines are famous for their spicy flavors and intense aromas as Nigerians sure know how to prepare some of the most delicious foods that are not only delicious but also provide potential health benefits which is reason why Nigerians in diaspora usually crave for these local cuisines when they are out of their motherland. Those who prepare these Nigerian meals professionally for the Nigerian in diaspora are usually successful for these reasons

Because Nigerian cuisine tends to contain large amounts of vegetables, lean meats and whole grains, it’s a healthful way to mix up a bland diet.

Edikang Ikong

Edikang Ikong is a traditional Nigerian soup (originating from the south-south part of Nigeria) that is full of fresh vegetables with recipe which usually includes tomatoes, pumpkin, and onions.
As revealed by Harvard School of Public Health, regularly consuming fresh vegetables such as those found in Edikang Ikong can reduce the risk of certain cancers, stroke and digestive system problems. Also diet rich in omega-3 fats also reduce your risk of rheumatoid arthritis and Type 2 diabetes.

Egusi

This is a spicy stew which contains bitter melon, red peppers and an with or without crayfish. However, crayfish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats offer important heart-health benefits such as increasing “good” high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (highly beneficial to the body)and reducing triglycerides.

Bitter Leaf
Bitter leaf is a typical Nigerian food that finds its way into a number of traditional dishes. The bitter leaf — also known as Vernonia amygdalina — is abundant in antioxidants, and according to “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.” antioxidants are compounds in plant foods that combat a harmful process known as oxidation and so general help the body system to be get rid of oxidants which are harmful to the body

Inyan

Inyan is a flavour-rich Nigerian cuisine made with fresh yams which is as easy as boiling yams and mixing the yams with water and mashing the mixture together in a mortar and pestle. Yams are a nutritious starchy vegetable rich in iron, vitamin A and selenium.

Also, yams are lower in the glycemic index than many other starchy vegetables like carrots and peas. Consuming a diet rich in low-glycemic index foods can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Opt to keep the skin on your yams when preparing Inyan, as this is where many of the vitamins and fiber are found.

EXTRA: The last photo is a sumptuous vegetable prepared with enough ingredients if anyone can guess right

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