Guide

Nigerian healthy foods

Healthy eating doesn't mean giving up jollof. It means knowing which staples do the most for your body.

Breakfast

  • Akamu (pap) + moi moi
  • Oats + banana
  • Sweet potato + egg
  • Beans + plantain

Lunch

  • Ofada rice
  • Brown rice
  • Beans
  • Boiled yam
  • Vegetable soup

Dinner

  • Fish pepper soup
  • Vegetable soup
  • Chicken salad
  • Okra soup

How to build a plate

Aim for a protein, a complex carb, and vegetables at each meal. Choose grilled and boiled over deep-fried where you can, and drink water first.