Losing weight in a country like Nigerian can be a herculean task due to the type of food we have in this part of the world. Most of our food is high in carbohydrate and giving the fact that most Nigerians find keeping fit an alien act, we all can guess what the people will look like right. Today, we will be discussing 5 Nigerian food that is actually not as expensive as most weight loss meals are and aid in burning fat fast.
Eggs
One of the simplest and easiest ways to lose weight is to reduce your daily calorie intake. A large egg which sells in most parts of the country for N50 contains only about 78 calories, yet is very high in nutrients. The yolks of the eggs are especially nutritious. So let’s assume we are having an egg meal which mostly consists of 2–4 eggs. Three large boiled eggs contain less than 240 calories. If this is added with a big serving of vegetables, you will have a complete meal of just 300 calories. Eggs are also known to be high in protein which therefore helps reduce appetite and increase fullness.
Watermelon
It is no news that watermelon can actually aid in weight loss. This juicy fruit is high in lycopene amongst numerous nutrients yet has really low-calorie. For anyone looking to lose weight, watermelon is one of the food to eat. Two cups of cubed watermelon which is like two slices or one big slice being sold for N100 have 80 calories but no fat. It is also filling thus helping reduce your hunger for more food that will increase your caloric intake.
Garden Eggs
This food is low in calories, low in sodium but very high in fibre. Food high in fibre helps you feel full thus aiding in the reduction of food intake and in turn caloric intake. A medium sized garden egg has about 14 calories and 5 of that put together costs N100 in the market. Garden egg is also known to help in the reduction of bad cholesterol and helps regulate blood pressure and maintain the function of the heart.Photo Credit: Getty
