Nigeria has a tropical climate which supports the growth of crops that are rich in Carbohydrates.
So, most of the staple foods in Nigeria have very high caloric content.
This situation poses a challenge for many Nigerians who want to remain on a diet to stay in shape or temporarily cut back on undesired calories and weight gain.
In fact, the simple mention of a No-carbs diet will get many people to ask you; “what will you eat?!”
So, I started a No carbs diet about two days ago and have been working with our staple foods and grains.
In North and South-western Nigeria, is an abundance of Maize and Millet, this is processed into a kind of fermented drink called Ogi in the South-West but generally known as Pap.
We also have an abundance of beans which is predominantly grown in the North but eaten all over Nigeria.
So, this morning, I had Pap with Soya Milk and Bean cake (which we call Akara)
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If ever you visit Nigeria, you should try the fried Bean Cake and Pap, it’s a Saturday breakfast staple in most Nigerian homes.
Many people who cannot get enough of this snack, find a way to buy them from Bean Cake sellers and Pap Hawkers during the week.
Have you been to Nigeria?
What Nigerian food were you served for breakfast?
What other meal options will you suggest for a low carbs diet?
I will be waiting to hear from you.
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