For the past months now, I've been taking dry gari and just eating it.  I;m addicted.   I know it's may be strange but i really like it that way and have tried to stop but find it hard to.  Anyway, I'm wondering if there is any health complications to doing this and also, how much carbs does gari have?  would this hinder me in losing weight? (yes, this may be a stupid question, lol)
i eat about half a cup to 2/3 a cup a day.

you eat what you desire most I don't think you can change it.

OK, but I would if it is adverse to my health. So that is my question,

I've heard garri is fibrous. If you're trying to lose weight, this may be to your benefit since fiber keeps you full longer. You may end up eating less throughout the day. That's all I have to add unfortunately.

You go girl chew your garri wella nothing do you. Remain small for me 0o, me i want drink garri

No just make sure u drink a lot of water afterwards and eat other things to maintain a balance diet . otherwise, you will fight a losing battle with your colon pretty soon if you know what I mean

Speaking from experience I went on a garri diet (drinking garri ) I lost weight, but after a few heaving bouts I dumped that idea .

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Sounds like you suffered fiber overload lol. Yeah, you probably lost weight because you were eating less. Anything high in one vitamin or mineral and deficient in others is not good. I'm sure if you had garri and other nutrients, you would've been very okay

wow, so garri has lots of fiber in it?? i thought it was mostly carbs,
currently i'm trying to lessen my garri intake from everyday t every other day and i will heed in drinking lots of water.

Men, i thot i was alone in this habit. it's good to know that people out there do it. i would like to know about this garri diet sha, never heard of it

Keep chewing nothing would happen to you.

But if I’m to advice, I would suggest that you add a sachet of pure water, sugar, milk and groundnut to your next meal; in this way we’ll know that you’ve re-branded your favorite diet. This I feel is much better than chewing it raw which looks rather boring.

Mehn, Times are hard mehn, Nurin do u, lol

Garri contain Cyanide acid which may not be good for ur eyes if u eat it dry everyday.

this habit has now become a part of my sister's life, she can even go a full day without eating once she is having her garri, even my Aunty also does it(she even takes it to her office with a small waterproof)

@amerinaija, im in jersey! pls where can i get correct lip smacking garri!! the ones i see are terrible!!

AmeriNaija:

For the past months now, I've been taking dry gari and just eating it.  I;m addicted.   I know it's may be strange but i really like it that way and have tried to stop but find it hard to.  Anyway, I'm wondering if there is any health complications to doing this and also, how much carbs does gari have?  would this hinder me in losing weight? (yes, this may be a silly question, lol)
i eat about half a cup to 2/3 a cup a day.

It is ok. Try to add Eja Oku-eko(mackarel, smoked) or Fried Tilapia for a more balanced diet.

Or you can sprinkle some sun dried groundnut(peanut) or simply grill your favourite meat (Beef, Chicken, Turkey) eat with the garri as protein.

Keep eating that Gaari my sister, it goes to the right places on a woman's body, and when you get tired of chewing dry gaari, add hot water, make some Eba and order some Okro, Edikaikong or correct Egusi soup.

You are Ok

i use 2 do dat my aunty said it dries u up

damn, i do that a lot, . . .i do it before i go to bed, anytime, an aunt of mine does it too. . . . i have also wondered about the health repercussions and i have decided to try to stop it gradually cos u never know these days

I need that garri over here in MD,the last trip i made to 9ija it was the only product that kept my body cool when ever i come home with some dried fish.
At school back in those days garri was the saviour because it was used in every part of our daily meal. But there was a news that was flying around then that it can cause blindness.

Garri wont make you blind but darn mix it up,thats too many carbs at once, .
Beans,vegetables,fruits, you gotta at least balance your meals.

When the thing block ur yansh,u go stop

I love my garri die!!!!!!! hahah I have garri almost everyday! w some meat or gnuts tho. Every time I go home, I cannot rreturn w.o garri. Basically, cant survive w.o it.

But as per eating it dry, hmm I dunno o. maybe once in while but I doubt it is healthy. nothing eaten dry like that is usually good.

you should try and add dried pepper powder to give you perfect shape, onijekuje when you are eating too much of burger don't you know d resultlol dry garri eh! Dry garry yeh!!!

egba giirl. you are not serious

Adding Kulikuli would to a lot of good with very cold water especially for hot afternoon,

Garri is a delicacy. The Ijebus without exception will testify to that!!!!

Thats was my favorite while in sch(uni). Did i say my favorite? Lol. I drunk garri coupled with groundnu alot then. Yummy! Garri does the magic 2 cool ones head when weed has taken supremacy.

Be eating it because u desire it but beware of eyesight .

well garri is healthy but everything is good when it's done in moderation, me sef I chop idomie tire as I'm typing now na idomie wey fill my belle

are you sure its not some cheap cracks you are mistaken for garri?