Hello, my village people! It’s Dr. Okenye, your village doc. I have come again, oh. This will be a controversial video, and I am ready to talk. All is fair in love, and I just want to help. According to researchers from Warwick Medical School, 1 in 5 Nigerian women are overweight or obese. I think this number is actually higher. In men, the number is smaller, likely because of the physical work men still do. Overall, the trend is concerning. Today, I want to discuss 4 foods you need to cut back on eating as a Nigerian if you are obese.
- Bread/fufu/eba/other complex carbohydrates: This is a staple of our diet, but it increases your risk of insulin resistance. Some of you are obese and then fill your plates with rice or eba to the brim every day. When you start developing diabetic ulcers and neuropathy on your feet, don’t blame that evil witch, because it is likely the foods you are eating.
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and fruit juices: If you are already obese, you need to cut these out of your diet, please. Instead, just drink water.
- Fried foods: All my obese people who like fried plantains, I am watching you. Instead of deep frying everything, try boiling, baking, grilling, or steaming options.
- Alcohol: Small amounts of alcohol are fine, but when you consume high amounts every day, it increases your risk of fatty liver disease and central obesity, among other cardiac and neurological complications.
Also read: You Are at a Tremendous Risk of Obesity: 10 Reasons to Fight It, Why You Probably Need to Wear a Mask, and Sweat vs. Spirits: The Powerful Interplay of Exercise and Alcohol on Your Health
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting any new medication or treatment. This publication and authors does not endorse or recommend any specific medication and is not liable for any adverse effects from the use of this information. You can learn more about Dr. Emmanuel Okenye.
