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Avoid These Food Combinations If You Have These Health Conditions

Some common Nigerian food combinations may seem harmless but can trigger or worsen serious health conditions. Here’s what you should avoid:

1. Bread and Tea — for Diabetics

This combo contains fast-digesting carbs and sugar, which can cause dangerous blood sugar spikes.

2. Garri and Groundnut — for Ulcer Patients

Garri is acidic and can irritate the stomach lining, especially when paired with oily groundnuts.

3. Beans and Fried Plantain (Dodo) — for People with High Cholesterol

Though tasty, the deep-fried plantain adds unhealthy fats, increasing cholesterol levels.

4. Fufu and Egusi — for Hypertensive Patients

Egusi soup is often cooked with lots of palm oil and meat, which may raise blood pressure when eaten excessively.

5. Yam and Palm Oil — for Heart Patients

This combo delivers heavy carbs and saturated fats that strain the heart over time.

6. Noodles and Egg — for Kids with Digestive Issues

Instant noodles are hard to digest, and pairing them with eggs can cause bloating or constipation in some children.

7. Soft Drinks with Any Meal — for Everyone

Soda adds empty sugar and can interfere with nutrient absorption, especially when taken with heavy meals.

8. Okra Soup and Cold Eba — for People with Arthritis

Cold starchy foods may worsen joint stiffness. Okra’s mucilage can also cause discomfort in some arthritis patients.

Not all combinations are bad, but if you have a health condition, eating right can speed up recovery and reduce complications…….CONTINUE READING