Can You Eat Too Much Fruit? Fruits are a great source of fibre, phytochemicals, and vitamins that benefit your health. Although they have many health benefits, some people are still unsure of how much fruit to consume as part of a healthy lifestyle. This concern is usually because of the sugar content of fruit ..read more

Are Nigerian Beans a Carb or a Protein? Presently, beans are one of the major staple foods in Nigeria. People eat beans whole or in processed forms such as bean flour soup (Gbegiri), bean cake (Akara), and bean pudding (Moi Moi). In like fashion, beans are also served in combination with other foods, such [...] The post Are Nigerian Beans a Carb or a Protein? appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

Everything You Need to Know About PCOS What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common disorder of female hormones in women of childbearing age. Researchers estimate PCOS affects at least 7% of adult women (1).  There are limited studies of PCOS in the Nigerian population; however, the research that has been [...] The post Everything You Need to Know About PCOS appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

Can You Drink Too Much Water?  We hear messages about drinking more water for better health all the time. Influencers promote water as the be-all and end-all of clear skin, weight loss, mental health, and digestive health.  Since water is calorie-free, some people believe that you can never have too much.  However, more is [...] The post Can You Drink Too Much Water? appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

Cheap Source of Protein in Nigeria Prices listed below are as of April 18, 2023 Food is a large part of Nigerian culture. In fact, it forms the basis for our rich sense of identity and belonging. The typical Nigerian diet is based on starchy foods like cassava, yam, rice, and plantain. People usually [...] The post Cheapest Sources of Protein In Nigeria appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

On a reel on Instagram, I asked our followers to guess the number of calories in our favorite simple healthy Nigerian salad. Watch the reel below and make a guess! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiLekdiA8Pg/ On the Instagram reel, I received many wrong answers. Let's review our favorite simple salad Recipe. Ingredients for a simple healthy Nigerian Salad: [...] The post Simple Healthy Nigerian Salad appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

Palm Oil vs Coconut Oil: Which Is Better for Nigerian Cooking? Both palm oil and coconut oil are common in Nigerian cuisine. Many people may be wondering which oil to choose for cooking as part of a healthy lifestyle. Some have even ditched palm oil for Olive oil. Palm oil is a good source [...] The post Palm Oil vs Coconut Oil: Which Is Better for Nigerian Cooking? appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

Choosing the Best Nigerian Carbohydrates The typical Nigerian diet contains a variety of carbohydrates. For example, rice, yam, cassava, beans, agbalumo, and pawpaw. Eating a diet rich in carbohydrates is an aspect of Naija culture. Despite what you may hear in the media, carbohydrate foods do not need to be avoided to be healthy. [...] The post Choosing the Best Nigerian Carbohydrates appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

10 Best Nigerian Foods for Weight Loss Do you want to continue your weight-loss journey while enjoying Nigerian foods? Are you seeking cheap and accessible Nigerian foods that can keep you healthy? These 10 Nigerian foods will keep you healthy, and they are cheap, natural, and readily available. You can add these foods to [...] The post The 10 Best Nigerian Foods for Weight Loss appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more

Why Iru Is Nutritious and Healthy Iru, also known as ogiri and dawadawa, is a traditional Nigerian condiment made with fermented beans from the African locust tree (Parkia biglobosa). Iru is nutritious and treasured for its rich, complex flavour. Although it is not well known in the Western world, iru is a superfood that [...] The post Why Iru Is Nutritious and Healthy appeared first on Lose It Nigerian ..read more