1) Oha Soup
The soup is prepared with cocoyam. And this cocoyam is rich in Vitamin B6 and magnesium. This means it is very good for pregnant women. It also controls high blood pressure and protects the heart. The cocoyam content also contains flavinoids that helps protect the body from lung and throat cancer.
2) Bitter leaf Soup
The major health benefit you derive is it’s antioxidant content. Which helps fight against cancer growth. It also reduces sugar level and helps the kidney and pancreas to function well.
3) Ewedu Soup
King Jaja of Opobo once said in 1879, “IT TAKES GREAT HANDY SKILL TO SUCCESSFULLY WRAP YOUR EBA AROUND EWEDU AND SWALLOW IT NEATLY ”
Some of its health benefits include its great source of dietary fibres, its very low calories (which makes it great for weight loss). The leaves are used herbally to treat gonorrhea, fever and piles.
4) Egusi Soup
The melon seed (Citrullus lanatus) is reach in protein and fats. It also contains a sufficient amount of Vitamin A and C.which means it plays an important role in vision, reproduction, Growth, Bone and teeth formation.
5) Edikang ikong soup
You would wonder how beneficial is this meal to your health. Here’s a tip of the iceberg; Edkang ikong is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which means that it aids vision as well as reducing the risk of rheumatism and arthritis in older people. It also reduces the risk of stroke.
Columnist : Edaki Aaron Odion (A_clef the poet)
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