*Health Benefits Of Corn pap, commonly known as akamu, ogi or eko*

Is a fermented cereal pudding from Nigeria, typically made from maize. 

Traditionally, the grain is soaked in water for up to three days before wet-milling and sieving to remove husks.

The filtered cereal is then allowed to ferment for up to three days until sour. Subsequently, it is boiled into a pap or cooked to make a creamy pudding.

Made from maize, akamu is a nutritious meal which is a good source of carbohydrate, B vitamins (pantothenic acid – B5, niacin – B3, riboflavin and thiamine – B1), folic acid, vitamins A and C, potassium, chromium, selenium, zinc, phosphorous, magnesium and many others.

*Here are 6 health benefits of pap*

*Reduces risk of blood pressure*

Pap is great for people with high blood pressure because of its high potassium and zero sodium content. This helps to lower blood pressure.

*Good source of energy*

It is a good source of carbohydrate. This is meal highly recommended for athletes.

*Replaces lost body fluid*

It is a meal that replaces the fluid lost because of its high water content.

*Easy to digest*

It helps to pass out unwanted elements in the body through urine. Notice that whenever you take pap, you tend to urinate a lot. Its texture makes it very easy to digest and a perfect food for convalescing individuals. It does not stress the digestive system.

*100% natural*

It is a meal that retains many of its nutrients after processing. This is because it doesn’t have to undergo long manufacturing processes and there are no additives present in it.

*Increase breast milk for nursing mothers*

Pap assists nursing mothers to increase the flow of their breast milk, which is why it is a highly recommended meal for nursing mothers. It can be enjoyed alone or eaten with other foods like bean cake (akara), bean pudding (moi-moi) and beans porridge.