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What is the difference between Ghee and our regular groundnut oil, because I know groundnut oil can awaken peptic ulcer and we are told to eat less fries food to be healthy and live longer

Nnamdipapa:
I usually do around 3pm. I worked late today reason I had it kate and would be going to bed 12 in the morning

Jayhansdboss:
What is the difference between Ghee and our regular groundnut oil, because I know groundnut oil can awaken peptic ulcer and we are told to eat less fries food to be healthy and live longer

Ghee is clarified butter from animal fat and has a high smoke point of ~250°C (482°F)

It is high in saturated fats (~62%) and Contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which is Rich in butyrate and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)

Also supports gut health (due to butyrate)
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (CLA). Its more healthier than groundnut oil.

GboyegaD:
Will discuss with my doctor in our next meeting and once he approves of it, na to convince madam and start for maybe two weeks and see the effect on me.

My OGA
If doctor approve am
Convince madam sharp sharp

Don't forget to show love Mr G

This is it. Yeah! Let me make comments.

1. Carnivore Diet - Based on my observations, it is difficult to maintain for an extended period of time. Your body will signal you to stop and add more fibers. Some people are incapable of doing it even for a single day. Why? Constipation. OP's gut is healthy, and it is a big advantage for him. C

2. Carnivore Diet - If you can tolerate it, I believe it is a great way to jumpstart the benefits of eliminating artificial sugar. At first, I notice that eliminating a lot of sugary foods (natural or artificial) is beneficial. It is also extremely effective at fighting stubborn infections. In my opinion, it is should be used for one month without modifying it. And as you can see, OP's body told him to start adding fibers after 1 mth. In fact, some people will curse whoever gives them such after only three days because they will be unable to pass anything below. They will have to treat constipation. But mehh! I envy anyone who can go on a one-month plan because the benefits are incredible.

3. Carnivore Diet vs. Keto: Why can not we process it like our forefathers? You hear that your kidney will fail and bla bla bla. Na alcohol you day take for you kidney to fail? Lol. Mehn! The body switches to using protein as a source of energy, which is easier than Keto. Keto requires the body to use fat as an energy source, which can be difficult for many people to adjust to quickly. The kind of headache many have from Keto, they can't cope. Lol. So, back to my original question here, we have messed up out gut such that we can't easily process loads of meat and protein like our fore fathers. So, be cautious with Keto, Carnivore, or other diets. Go in gradually to see how your body can handle it. OP is just super lucky that his gut can process meat well. Mehn! I envy him. He is bouncing out of whatever health challenge he has got very fast.

4. OP's transition to Keto - Excellent. Great. However, in real Keto, protein is cut down so that energy can be derived from fat only. But OP is still loading protein which I am not against. If this works for him, why not? Let him just keep listening to his body and I love the way he checks himself medically. That's the way to go. Kidney functioning, and major organs can be checked. The good news is that he is coming to Nigeria. The OP should take advantage of cheap body functioning diagnostic tests available in Nigeria. Check "MECURE". There is one in Oshodi, Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and some other places in Nigeria. You can go for their top packages which include even MRI, CT scan of brain, guts, etc. Lipid profile is included, kidney, liver, heart, etc functioning are included. Extremely cheap in Nigeria compared to doing them in the UK or the US. My family members always do them whenever they come to Nigeria. Those in the UK can't even have all the tests cos NHS won't cover all. Lol. So, whenever they are in Naija, they do it like every 2 years. Some even, yearly. Note: don't do individual tests or you will pay so high, but ask for their health plans packages. There are Platinum, gold, silver, bronze, etc. Pick any out of this. Also, there are packages for sexual transmitted diseases only, before you say yes to marriage tests, etc. Check very well what fits your need.

Nnamdipapa:
I am coming back to Nigeria this month so I am trying to experiment with you you can easily source around and meet the same goal. My sugar was high when I started hence the need to go Carnivore at that time, I have now brought that under control with more freedom to explain.

Sourcing good quality meat in Nigeria is hard. I don't want to discourage you, but research issues with Fulani meat. Also, research chemical produced meat. Fulani meat has its issues, and then, non Fulani pumps their livestock with chemicals. No control or check in Naija ooo.

Grains - Check online and you will see that our beans have been banned in EU since 2013 because of high pesticide residue. Na so. This is how all our grains are ooo. "Farmers do their own damages, and damages are finished by warehouse manager" who loads them with chemicals to stop rodents from destroying them. Very bad grains, but we dey chop am like that.

Fruits & Veggies - please, just forget this. Farmers don't wait for fruits to ripen in Naija anymore, so they always use chemicals. Plantain, Banana, avocado (I think this to, pineapple, mango, orange, lime, lemon, etc. Research online ooo and dont take my words here for it. Many fruits. All veggies are bombarded with chemicals oooo. Just warning you ahead. Those foreign fruits like apple, pears, plums, etc are bombarded with preservatives oooo. And local greens like Ugu, yoruba leaves, ibo leaves, south south leaves, hausa leaves (except those from shrubs and trees) are mostly bombarded with strong chemicals. These are the things that destroy gut in Nigeria, and perhaps since you aren't consuming them, you have a good gut. Well, many are still eating them, and issues have not yet come out of their bodies. So, I understand many will argue that we have natural good here in Naija. Lol. The truth is that you.get better food abroad. I don't subscribe to we have better food here again. Dem don scatter and damage everything because of greediness here. They harvest fruits greens and use chemicals to ripen them. Also, they always use strong chemicals to preserve good to make more money.

If you want to survive Nigeria and continue your lifestyle in good health, you will need to set up your garden. It is even good for you since you are doing more of carnivore now. You will set up a mini poultry for yourself to start and then add others later. You will not give your birds commercial feed if you want to do a perfect job to your health. I can give you more tips later. Please, don't consume Nigerian eggs with the way you are loading now. You will definitely injure something in your body or the process will start after 6 months consumption. Even 1 mth is enough to start changing your gut. You can easily produce 4 to 10 or more healthy eggs daily. Also, you can easily produce rabbit meat and chicken too. Then, you can source your goats from villages if you know how to. And add beef sparingly to your meal. If you can eat rabbits, then, chicken and rabbits will go a long way to help you. I don't buy frozen fish ooo. Never. The worst food anyone can buy in Nigeria is frozen food. Ha! I can bet that they have refrozen then for at least 5 times. You know what this means. If you don't, research it. Inlove in Lagos and I go to fishermen to get my fish. Though, they have made it extremely expensive now because rich people patronise them these days. Still better than eating frozen fish.

For the rest, you can still cope and wash the little veggie you buy with natural washers (not just water or soap plus water) to remove contact pesticides. But they will still have residues inside higher than what you eat where you are coming from. But still OK. Except, you want to step it up further and start growing them too in Nigeria.

It will do you well to learn gardening, home poultry management without odor, rabbits management at home without odor, and maybe opening like 6 plots to 15 plots in new developing areas near you to raise goats, cow, produce more veggies, etc.

Nigeria is harder to survive if you want to live a good life. Quality food aren't available anymore. I am a farmer and it is why I can tell you the truth.

Good luck!

Nnamdipapa:
I will continue for about one year, then slowly introduce fruits and vegetables. The rest of my life, I may never eat bread and , will never eat three meals a day. I am planning on building lots of muscles starting from next week and need lots of protein. I will never eat vegetable/olive oil again. I feel so good now like I am on drugs just by changing my diets. My fear is if I am able to sustain these as I am moving to Nigeria later this year and there are lots of good food in Nigeria. I will try my best to keep this going as much as possible.

Oga
Remain wherever u are and don't want think of comimg to Nigeria
This is the best advice I can give u

It still contains sugar. But less sugar.
Nawa for you. Okay name one fruit dat does not contain sugar!

Even avocado contains sugar but in less quantity.

You can't do without sugar my friend. We can only control the amount we take.

Nnamdipapa:
You don't know much about blueberries mu friend.

They are among the fruits that never spike sugar level. The following are the benefits.

1. Rich in Antioxidants
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants like anthocyanins, which help fight oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.


2. Supports Brain Health
Regular consumption may improve memory, cognitive function, and reduce the risk of age-related brain decline.


3. Heart Health
Blueberries can help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and support overall cardiovascular health.


4. Improves Digestion
They are a good source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a healthy gut.


5. Supports Immune Function
With high levels of vitamin C and other nutrients, blueberries help strengthen the immune system.


6. Anti-Inflammatory Properties
The compounds in blueberries may help reduce inflammation in the body.


7. May Help Regulate Blood Sugar
Despite their sweetness, blueberries have a low glycemic index and may help regulate blood sugar levels.


8. Good for Skin Health
The antioxidants and vitamins support skin repair and may help prevent premature aging.


9. Aids Weight Management
Low in calories but high in nutrients and fiber, they can help keep you full and satisfied.

That person you quoted wrote the best mention in this your thread. Fine, you are doing this to build muscles, its for a short-term, then the recipe is okay.

But doing dis for a long time is sucidal. Imagine you downloading five(5) eggs in a day, that is a big risk. According to health-information, as adults, we are required to consume just one or two eggs a day, because eggs increases high cholesterol in the human body which is dangerous to the heart.

Imagine the redmeat and too much protein you are even consuming, you are not balancing any meal in your life. What then is the practice of balance diet if you skip carbs!

You are on a express-road speeding without brakes to damaging your life!

As a human, you will always need sugar in your body. "The body cannot work or become healthy without sugar!"

Nnamdipapa:
You don't know what you are talking about my friend. I run tests regularly on my health and I have never felt better in my life, I am no longer on type 2 diabetes medications, no longer on high BP medications , I know sleep naturally without the help of a melatonin. I check myself on a daily basis to monitor progress and dropped 20 points in one months.
At this point in my life, I will take my lived experiences over the researches of 100 Havard trained physicians. I am now building muscles for the first time in my life because of the energy provided by my new diets. You can do whatever works for you and I will only document what works for me.
I have been on Tuna for the last five days.

Bros abeg leave that OP.

His thread is misleading. Anyone who follows this his food directive on a long-term will have him/herself to blame.

Our body cant do without sugar, but he is insisting to cut-off sugar 100percent from his system, just imagine!

He might sleep at night and will not wake-up the following morning because of no or low sugar in the body.

fredwill1357:
Research actually says that a vegan diet is more healthy and better. You can get all the nutrients your body needs on a vegan diet.

Carbs are not your enemy, low fiber carbs without protein is. Try proteinic whole grains: buckwheat, sorghum, millets, fonio, etc.
Also eat beans on some days, black beans, pigeon peas, etc.
Eat non-climacteric fruits like water melon, oranges, cucumbers.

You will get all the nutrients your body needs, you will even be healthier, cleaner and stronger than carnivores. Also less susceptibility to various diseases. It is your choice though.

PaNnamdi:
Oga
Remain wherever u are and don't want think of comimg to Nigeria
This is the best advice I can give u

You are funny.. Because you are suffering you think others are even while in Nigeria.
He knows his reasons for coming back.

You eat ogbono-soup with white rice?
Like seriously!

Cherrybae:
Try this with white rice. And thank me later

Cherrybae:
Try this with white rice. And thank me later

Correct, 💯 l like Ogbono soup ooooooo Muchecheche 😂

Cherrybae:
Try this with semo you will have more muscles

Gbamsulotely, you are spot on Sisi, all this are my favorite soups OOOOOOO

Nnamdipapa:
My brother, I am off type 2 diabetes medications and my blood pressure has normalized. My sleep apnea gone and for the first time in two year, I sleep well without the aid of Melatonin.

Before I started on my diet, my day would be crap if I did not have at least 7 hours of sleep, last night, I only slept for 5 hours and still woke up energetic enough to walk for about two hours in the morning and still feeling good. I have cut all forms of natural and artificial sugar and, zero carbs. I felt the way I was about 15 years ago.

My family doctor was hell bent on increasing my medications and I refused as most doctors are not trained on food and nutrition. This is the first time in 5 years my blood pressure is perfect as I take readings every day .

Also, madam may not approve as it may be a journey you will take alone. The day I started, madam cooked a big pot of Afang soup with pounded yam and I was sorely tempted but thank God more mercies, She is trying to convince me to cheat for a day and break my diet and I am seriously resisting. Now, I even have more energy to fight.

Weldone my brother. Seriously thinking of trying this out too.

AngelicBeing:
Gbamsulotely, you are spot on Sisi, all this are my favorite soups OOOOOOO

Sisi you like better thing no be small. Who oyibo food help when our naija food make better sense

Love800:
Bros abeg leave that OP.
His thread is misleading. Anyone who follows this his food directive on a long-term will have him/herself to blame.

He is not asking anyone to follow his steps.
Our body can actually function optimally without sugar, in fact the lesser sugar, the better. The body doesn't have special need for sugar, it converts sugar to glucose and uses it for energy. What the body needs is glucose for fuel or a source of energy, it could be fats. No level of blood sugar is too low, the important thing is that it is stable, and not fluctuating recklessly. This is what high fiber, low sugar foods prevents.
I think sugar in plant foods is natures way of saying, eat more, this isn't poison.

The poisonous plants tend to be bitter, and the safe plants tend to be sweet or tasty. I think the middle part is better, eat plant foods with low sugar content and high fiber.

Meh. I’m not one to jump on diets of any sort. If it provides all said benefits, I’ll give it a try one day.

Nice one from you.

I appreciate.

fredwill1357:
He is not asking anyone to follow his steps.
Our body can actually function without sugar, I don't know for sure if this is healthy long term though. I think sugar in plant foods is natures way of saying, eat more, this isn't poison.

The poisonous plants tend to be bitter, and the safe plants tend to be sweet or tasty. I think the middle part is better, eat plant foods with low sugar content and high fiber.

PaNnamdi:
Oga
Remain wherever u are and don't want think of comimg to Nigeria
This is the best advice I can give u

Why? My friends are doing very well in Nigeria as we speak and I have been away for too long. I miss the country a lot.

Be wary of your cholesterol because I'm seeing a lot of eggs and fried foods.

Nnamdipapa:
Not me bro. I will still thrive in Nigeria even if there is an all out war. I have staffs in Nigeria , I have trained my mind to take advantage of the good and the bad. Lots of people became multi-millionaires under Buhari as worst as his regime was. I was in Lagos three years ago and I see million of Naira opportunities every where I looked.

Respect

folake4u:
I went to buy sweet potatoes yesterday because of this thread. Lol 🤣

Must it strictly be boiled or it can be fried as well?

I also forgot to mention I do mot peel my Sweet potatoe, I wash and cut with the skin.

This is today, so delicious.

Nnamdipapa:
I also forgot to mention I do mot peel my Sweet potatoe, I wash and cut with the skin.

Oh wow. Why is that so?

folake4u:
Oh wow. Why is that so?

More vitamins is preserved that way, especially water soluble vitamins like vitamin c. However, Potato is not a much healthy food, especially for someone on the diabetic spectrum. Plus tuber crops contain toxins.

5pm and just finished my meal for the day. This is so tasty my kids are fighting over the leftover and have refused to eat the jollof my wife cooked.

Nnamdipapa:
5pm and just finished my meal for the day. This is so tasty my kids are fighting over the leftover and have refused to eat the jollof my wife cooked.

do you cook this yourself? Have you been tempted soo far to eat carbs. What food will you miss the most

felixzo1:
do you cook this yourself? Have you been tempted soo far to eat carbs. What food will you miss the most

I cook for myself and never allow my wife near my food. This is because I have done lots of research on nutrition and want to be sure what goes into my body. So far, I have never been tempted to consume regular carbs like rice, bread, eba, or processed food. I have also cut out sugar completely and have never been tempted to revert. I still take carbs, though, like broccoli, blueberries and avocadoes. I also avoid sugary fruits like mangos or bananas. I also stick with foods with complex carbs like sweet potatoes in small quantities.

The reason for my motivation is that I have lost a good weight, gotten a nice flat tummy, and overall, I feel very strong and healthy.

folake4u:
Oh wow. Why is that so?

The goal is to take in more fiber from the sweet potato. The skin holds a big chunk of the potato's total fibre. An average sweet potato holds around 4g of fiber compared to 2g without the skin. The same reason It is healthier to eat fruits compared to drinking the same fruit juice. More fiber means better digestion, steadier blood sugar and longer feeling of fullness. The skin is also rich in minerals like Vitamins C, B and potassium.

Nnamdipapa:
The goal is to take in more fiber from the sweet potato. The skin holds a big chunk of the potato's total fibre. An average sweet potato holds around 4g of fiber compared to 2g without the skin.

Are you saying, you eat the potato together with the skin?

fredwill1357:
Are you saying, you eat the potato together with the skin?

Yes, I do. I just wash the skin, cut it up and throw in the air fryer mixed with seasonings and I eat when done.

Nnamdipapa:
Yes, I do. I just wash the skin, cut it up and throw in the air fryer mixed with seasonings and I eat when done.

While online research says potato peels are safe to eat, I don't buy that, the skin gets in direct contact with the soil it grows under. Cooking potato with the peels also changes the cooking water to a staining unappealing colour. Plus they contain toxins, I am not talking about anti nutrients, most of which remain active even after soaking and cooking.

No p though, if that is what works for you. However, it is better to increase the fiber content with leafy vegetables.

fredwill1357:
While online research says potato peels are safe to eat, I don't buy that, the skin gets in direct contact with the soil it grows under. Cooking potato with the peels also changes the cooking water to a staining unappealing colour. Plus they contain toxins, I am not talking about anti nutrients, most of which remain active even after soaking and cooking.

No p though, if that is what works for you. However, it is better to increase the fiber content with leafy vegetables.

"Toxins?" Can you tell me what toxins you are talking about?

That is science my friend and it does not work with your personal opinion. I eat with the back since primary school in Nigeria. I prefer to go with facts than opinions.