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Here's the best way to eat well, simple and affordable!?

Groundnut , fish , meat and egg (fowl or any other poultry egg) remain among the cheapest protein .

You know how many E coli and staph dey inside geoubdnut. The seller go blow breeze for the nylon before tying the groundnut. I no chop again oooo. Anything u no fift wash leave aam oooo.quote author=judewrites post=140200803]Groundnuts 🫘 are a reliable source of protein..... crunchy and tasty 😋.

Chicken and meat come only when you have money for them.[/quote]

You lost me on groundnuts and melon?
Melon is rich in protein too? How come is heard more about the oil, how is not so ideal to be consumed often?

Also groundnut I am wondering if there’s a specific type or it still included fried ones? Boiled ones

Cc: Qwikkie please explain more

I usually do chicken, eggs, catfish ,ice fish, fio-fio, okpa, vegetables and sometimes rice as my weekly consumption but I do alternate them with different kinds of fruits

mecuries:
Beans?.... Beans is more of a carbohydrate than protein. I hope you know we were taught mostly rubbish in primary school/ jss

The writer never stated that beans has more protein than carbohydrate...

emkz:
ElevationD, you said Tinubu's policies have made gadgets expensive in Nigeria. As an alternative to eating gadgets, someone has done a comprehensive list of nutritious food that you can eat to satiety without eating your gadgets.

Thank you.



ElevationD, stop eating gadgets. Semiconductors, capacitors, and lithium are not food. Lithium is poisonous when ingested which explains why no one eats phone batteries. Please stop it.

Finally, you do not need phone network in your stomach. Please eat some eggs and maintain a healthy life style by not eating phones.

When you party has institutionalized poverty and makes the attempt to move over 87 million Nigerians into extreme poverty, do you not expect them to eat their gadgets? Or you probably expect people become cannibals?

How would a person who’s not able to afford garri to fill his stomach, think about getting eggs or living a healthy life style. Or have you forgotten so soon that you have wiped off any imagination of the word lifestyle, not to talk of healthy lifestyle in the lives of the citizens of this country?

One keeps wondering why you APC supporters keep trivializing such matters, knowing that you were and remain the first to scream hunger.

epainos:
Best food indeed! Lol

Better find out why EU banned our beans since 2013 when they been warning us since 2008? Best food indeed. See eh...cancer go kill more and more.

The ban problem isn't about beans itself (still goated food) but the amount of chemical preservatives Nigerian farmers use, which significantly exceed safe limits.
And this isn't anything new, there was a news about someone who wanted to import coke (Coca-Cola) from Nigeria (probably because it's slightly cheaper) but was rejected at the border due to it being "unsafe", same coke we drink everyday.
Our food inspection control is quite bad no doubt but on the flip (bright) side, our body has developed resistance to somethings, so we'll be okay eating those beans, probably.

mecuries:
Beans?.... Beans is more of a carbohydrate than protein. I hope you know we were taught mostly rubbish in primary school/ jss

No, beans has more protein. it also depends on the type of beans. Beans get types.


Pls, be guided accordingly.

ceejayluv:
Among plant based foods, beans has the highest protein content per weight.
It contains carbs as well but doesn't change the fact it's a good protein source

you are very wrong, tofu, soybean is more protein rich than ordinary beans

Qwikkie:
1. Beans

This is the real MVP of Nigerian kitchens. Whether it's ewa agoyin, moi moi, akara, or just porridge beans with garri, one cup of cooked beans gives you around 15g of protein. It's filling, it's cheap, and it keeps you strong till your next meal. If you're broke this month, beans should be your best friend.

Unfortunately, beans is not a source of protein 😂

So you don't buy groundnuts?

newoffer:
You know how many E coli and staph dey inside geoubdnut. The seller go blow breeze for the nylon before tying the groundnut. I no chop again oooo. Anything u no fift wash leave aam oooo.quote author=judewrites post=140200803]Groundnuts 🫘 are a reliable source of protein..... crunchy and tasty 😋.

Chicken and meat come only when you have money for them.

100g of oloyin beans gives like 8g of protein.

All those things you mentioned in your last paragraph are the only kind of food you eat?

Privatepart00:


You lost me on groundnuts and melon?
Melon is rich in protein too? How come is heard more about the oil, how is not so ideal to be consumed often?

Also groundnut I am wondering if there’s a specific type or you it still included fried ones? Boiled ones

Cc: Qwikkie please explain more

I usually do chicken, eggs, catfish ,ice fish, fio-fio, okpa, vegetables and sometimes rice as my weekly consumption but I do alternate them with different kinds of fruits

Qwikkie:
To be honest, things aren't easy in Nigeria right now. Prices go up almost every week, and by the time you get to the market, you're often shocked that the same amount that used to buy so much last month can now barely buy a fraction of that.

Because of this hardship, one thing many people forget is balanced diet. Balanced diet simply means eating food that contains all the important nutrients your body needs, protein, carbohydrate, fat and oil, vitamins, everything, all in one meal or across your day. But with the way the economy is biting right now, achieving that kind balance don’t become luxury for many homes.

If you can't afford to eat a fully balanced meal every single day, at least try to make sure the little you're eating still has protein in it. Protein is not something you should skip, because it's the one that builds and repairs your body, keeps your muscles strong, and helps your immune system fight sickness. Skipping it for too long is how people start feeling weak, tired, and run down without even knowing why. Below are some food containing protein which you can add to your diet.
1. Beans

This is the real MVP of Nigerian kitchens. Whether it's ewa agoyin, moi moi, akara, or just porridge beans with garri, one cup of cooked beans gives you around 15g of protein. It's filling, it's cheap, and it keeps you strong till your next meal. If you're broke this month, beans should be your best friend.
2. Eggs

Nothing beats an egg for value. A single egg gives you about 6g of protein and it's one of the most "complete" protein sources you can get, meaning it has all the amino acids your body needs. Boil it, fry it, scramble it, put it in your noodles, it doesn't matter. Eggs are cheap, quick, and reliable.
3. Groundnuts (Peanuts)

Don't underestimate this small nut. 100g of groundnuts can give you up to 26g of protein. A handful with garden egg, banana, or just on its own as a snack is enough to hold you down between meals. It's affordable, portable, and you can buy it in any small quantity that fits your pocket.
4. Egusi (Melon Seeds)

Egusi isn't just for making your soup thick and delicious, it's actually a strong protein source too, giving about 24-27g per 100g. Combine it with a little fish or crayfish, and you've got yourself a properly protein-packed soup without spending on meat.
5. Chicken Parts (Wings, Necks, Gizzard)

If you still want that meat feeling without paying premium prices, go for the parts, wings, necks, gizzard. They're way cheaper than a full chicken or chicken breast but still give you that protein and satisfaction.
The Bottom Line

You don't have to be rich to eat protein-rich meals in Nigeria. The truth is, most of these foods are already sitting in your kitchen or your local market, you just need to be intentional about including them in what you eat. Mix your beans with a little egg here, add crayfish there, throw in some groundnut as a snack, and gradually, you'll notice you're eating far better than you think, even on a tight budget.

Economy hard, no doubt. But your health shouldn't suffer because of it. Small, smart choices with what's available and affordable can still keep your body strong and well-fed.

Many thanks for sharing this timely advice in this harsh Tinubu times of hyperinflation.

Eggs and chicken parts may not be so cheap o.
Moreover, the price of beans will soon go through the roof as many people get empowered to fry akara by sinator Remi Tinubu because her husband is clueless about creating jobs promised.

ARISHEM:
The eggs that you say is cheap. Which of them are you referring to. Garden eggs.
I am sure you are not referring to chicken eggs.

Chicken eggs are still cheaper than meat and fish

AbuAeesha:
The writer never stated that beans has more protein than carbohydrate...

No mind dem. We find it so hard to read carefully and comprehend in this part of the world. He said "Cheapest sources of protein" but dem no understand. It is well.

ARISHEM:
The eggs that you say is cheap. Which of them are you referring to. Garden eggs.
I am sure you are not referring to chicken eggs.

stop been silly, you can get a boiled egg for N300 per one. If you can't afford common egg then you are damn lazy.

Just wait, until APC discover and lays ambush to your escape route that is when you will know that nothing is cheap in the God forsaken country

InifinteXR:
The ban problem isn't about beans itself (still goated food) but the amount of chemical preservatives Nigerian farmers use, which significantly exceed safe limits.
And this isn't anything new, there was a news about someone who wanted to import coke (Coca-Cola) from Nigeria (probably because it's slightly cheaper) but was rejected at the border due to it being "unsafe", same coke we drink everyday.
Our food inspection control is quite bad no doubt but on the flip (bright) side, our body has developed resistance to somethings, so we'll be okay eating those beans, probably.

It doesn't developed any resistance.

We are aging fast and dying slowly.

This is the sickest generation of Nigerians,

And it is getting worse.

Keep deceiving yourself, while young people are slumping every now and then, and most never get to know why, as they are hurriedly buried without autopsy.

awoo47:
100g of oloyin beans gives like 8g of protein.

Now, compare that to average 1.2g per kg of body weight, required daily by every adult.

Quite insignificant.

ARISHEM:
The eggs that you say is cheap. Which of them are you referring to. Garden eggs.
I am sure you are not referring to chicken eggs.

1 Chicken egg is ₦180 here

Henix:
Can poor masses still be able to afford egg in this economy?

1egg is ₦180 here. How much is it over there?
Just asking though

LagbajaTheBEREAN:
You deh mind OP, I just deh read that eggs part with one kind eye sha

How much is a egg in your area?

Absolutely informative post.. thanks @Op

I didn’t know groundnut/peanut contains that much protein.. I like it very much.

I also ensure my family esp my kids take eggs, milk and chicken/beef/fish regularly for balanced diet.

Qwikkie:
To be honest, things aren't easy in Nigeria right now. Prices go up almost every week, and by the time you get to the market, you're often shocked that the same amount that used to buy so much last month can now barely buy a fraction of that.

Because of this hardship, one thing many people forget is balanced diet. Balanced diet simply means eating food that contains all the important nutrients your body needs, protein, carbohydrate, fat and oil, vitamins, everything, all in one meal or across your day. But with the way the economy is biting right now, achieving that kind balance don’t become luxury for many homes.

If you can't afford to eat a fully balanced meal every single day, at least try to make sure the little you're eating still has protein in it. Protein is not something you should skip, because it's the one that builds and repairs your body, keeps your muscles strong, and helps your immune system fight sickness. Skipping it for too long is how people start feeling weak, tired, and run down without even knowing why. Below are some food containing protein which you can add to your diet.
1. Beans

This is the real MVP of Nigerian kitchens. Whether it's ewa agoyin, moi moi, akara, or just porridge beans with garri, one cup of cooked beans gives you around 15g of protein. It's filling, it's cheap, and it keeps you strong till your next meal. If you're broke this month, beans should be your best friend.
2. Eggs

Nothing beats an egg for value. A single egg gives you about 6g of protein and it's one of the most "complete" protein sources you can get, meaning it has all the amino acids your body needs. Boil it, fry it, scramble it, put it in your noodles, it doesn't matter. Eggs are cheap, quick, and reliable.
3. Groundnuts (Peanuts)

Don't underestimate this small nut. 100g of groundnuts can give you up to 26g of protein. A handful with garden egg, banana, or just on its own as a snack is enough to hold you down between meals. It's affordable, portable, and you can buy it in any small quantity that fits your pocket.
4. Egusi (Melon Seeds)

Egusi isn't just for making your soup thick and delicious, it's actually a strong protein source too, giving about 24-27g per 100g. Combine it with a little fish or crayfish, and you've got yourself a properly protein-packed soup without spending on meat.
5. Chicken Parts (Wings, Necks, Gizzard)

If you still want that meat feeling without paying premium prices, go for the parts, wings, necks, gizzard. They're way cheaper than a full chicken or chicken breast but still give you that protein and satisfaction.
The Bottom Line

You don't have to be rich to eat protein-rich meals in Nigeria. The truth is, most of these foods are already sitting in your kitchen or your local market, you just need to be intentional about including them in what you eat. Mix your beans with a little egg here, add crayfish there, throw in some groundnut as a snack, and gradually, you'll notice you're eating far better than you think, even on a tight budget.

Economy hard, no doubt. But your health shouldn't suffer because of it. Small, smart choices with what's available and affordable can still keep your body strong and well-fed.

The cheapest source of protein is your voters card.
Elections do have serious consequences.
Been saying that for a decade and a half on this forum.

Henix:
Can poor masses still be able to afford egg in this economy?

I presume egg is cheap o... everyone was lamenting that egg is cost but I don't believe that o

CyracksMrBlogger:
stop been silly, you can get a boiled egg for N300 per one. If you can't afford common egg then you are damn lazy.

Well, garden eggs too do contain protein. A 100-gram serving of raw garden eggs has about 1 to 2.2 grams of protein. A served 600 gram has about 6 to 12 grams of protein whereas a chicken egg contains 6 grams.
I am not been silly for getting some clarification from the OP

mecuries:
Beans?.... Beans is more of a carbohydrate than protein. I hope you know we were taught mostly rubbish in primary school/ jss

Details, pls

If you can even afford garri in this govt, thank God o

InifinteXR:
The ban problem isn't about beans itself (still goated food) but the amount of chemical preservatives Nigerian farmers use, which significantly exceed safe limits.
And this isn't anything new, there was a news about someone who wanted to import coke (Coca-Cola) from Nigeria (probably because it's slightly cheaper) but was rejected at the border due to it being "unsafe", same coke we drink everyday.
Our food inspection control is quite bad no doubt but on the flip (bright) side, our body has developed resistance to somethings, so we'll be okay eating those beans, probably.

You started well cos you used google or ai, but ended up exactly who you are that many Nigerians are. The bright side that is sending you to six feet at 50 yrs below when others are hitting 85+ and are working towards hitting 200+. Continue flipping.

judewrites:
Groundnuts 🫘 are a reliable source of protein..... crunchy and tasty 😋.

Chicken and meat come only when you have money for them.

Really? I thought they contain more fats. I always buy 3 bottles of fried groundnuts🍾 every month.

QuinQQ:
Beans has more carbohydrates than protein!
Three times more carbs to be exact

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