Dr. Ademola Ojo Advocates Healthy Eating for Nigerians

In Ibadan, Dr. Ademola Tosin Ojo, a medical expert, emphasized the necessity of healthy and balanced eating habits for Nigerians during a talk titled ‘Healthy Eating and Nutrition-Food as Medicine’. He outlined that a nutritious diet should consist of vegetables, fruits, beans, fish, eggs, whole grains, while advising against excessive salt, added sugars, and unhealthy fats.

Dr. Ojo stated that good nutrition is vital for energy, growth, immunity, and normal bodily functions, and it helps mitigate the risk of diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. He recommended that carbohydrates should not be entirely eliminated but should come from high-fiber sources in appropriate portions.

He also encouraged making water the primary beverage and reducing sugary drink consumption. Dr. Ojo reassured that healthy eating can be affordable with locally available foods and urged individuals with hypertension and diabetes to follow proper dietary habits alongside their treatment plans.

He summarized his message into three principles: eat a variety of nutritious foods, control portions, and limit excessive salt, added sugars, and unhealthy fats.