How to eat healthy. - Dietitian, Enoabasi Nta
If you think eating healthy is expensive, then I think you would have to rethink after reading this article. Most of the time, we worry less about our health, as we grab food from food joints or roadside vendors that's everywhere, which may put our health at risk.
Enoabasi Nta, a dietitian who spoke with Life has revealed that you can still stay healthy despite having your favourite meals.
She has emphasized that a few simple adjustment can help you maintain a balanced diet without changing your routine.
1. Make better choices, not big changes
Nta advised “For those who love eating out, grilled chicken or fish is a better option than deep-fried foods like buns and puff-puff. If you’re at Chicken Republic, go for grilled chicken with coleslaw instead of fries,” .
2. Use local foods wisely
“Cooking in bulk during the weekend and reheating meals during the week is a smart way to save time and stay healthy,” Nta said.
3. Choose smarter snacks
“Groundnuts, tiger nuts, and seasonal fruits like bananas and oranges are cheaper, widely available, and don’t require preparation. Keeping them handy prevents unnecessary spending on junk food,” Nta added.
4. Cut down on sugary drinks
“Water is the best option, but if you want variety, kunu and zobo are healthier alternatives. Just make sure they come from a clean source to avoid hygiene issues,” Nta advised.
5. Eat in smaller portions
“You don’t have to finish everything at once. Eating in smaller portions helps digestion and prevents unnecessary weight gain,” Nta explained.
6. Pick better roadside food
“Even small adjustments, like asking for less palm oil in your food, can make a difference in cutting down calories,” Nta added.
To eat healthy doesn't mean you have to follow a complicated dieting routine or spend more money on imported foods. It's all about making a small but practical changes that fit into your daily routine.
“You don’t need fancy diets or expensive foods. Just tweak what’s already around you and start with one small change at a time,” Nta noted.
