Nigerian Roadside Foods For Weight Loss In Women

Many Nigerians consider weight loss difficult and expensive because they think that they need to spend a lot of money on food to lose weight. However, there are certain roadside foods that we see every day that are actually very healthy alternatives to junk. These foods are not only affordable, but they are easily accessible.

Here are 4 roadside Nigerian foods that can help you lose weight.

1. Boli and Groundnut

Boli, as we know, is roasted plantains. It is a better alternative to fried plantain and in some people’s opinion, it tastes much better. Boli can be paired with many things like vegetable sauce, palm oil stew and so on. However, pairing it with groundnuts gives it a healthy dose of protein.

Also, read 5 Nutritional Benefits Of Plantain Worth Knowing

2. Abacha

Abacha is originally an Igbo traditional food but it is sold all over Nigeria. You can find it being hawked by women who carry it about the streets. You can also buy it in local markets and it is usually mixed with Uziza, which is a vegetable and with garden eggs and palm oil stew.

Also, read This Recipe Will Teach You How To Prepare Abacha (African Salad) Like A Chef

3.Ewa Agoyin

This is originally a Yoruba/ Togolese delicacy but it is eaten in virtually all nooks and crannies of Nigeria because of how delicious, cheap and healthy it is. It is made from beans, palm oil and peppers and can be eaten with bread, yam or any other staple carbohydrate.

Also, read This Simple Video Will Teach You How To Make Ewa Agoyin With Ease

4.Okpa

This is an Enugu delicacy. It is most popular in the Eastern part of Nigeria but is slowly becoming more widely known in the west. It is made from Bambara beans and is very similar in appearance and taste to moin moin

Also read Learn How To Prepare Nigerian Okpa (Bambara Nut Flour) In Less Than 15 Minutes