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Elubo Ogedeis a low carb flour made from dried unripe plantain, It is a good alternative for diabetic patients. It is light brownish in color when prepared

It is a Nigerian food made out ofPlantain flour. Plantains are peeled, sliced, cleaned, dried and then blended into flour called Elubo Ogede. Elubo Ogede is from Western Africa and eaten mostly by the Yoruba people in Nigeria. It could be served with a variety of soups. And Also Plantain flour is good for a diabetic patient.

Soya Bean is widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. Traditional unfermented food uses of soybeans include soya milk, from which tofu and tofu skin are made. Fermented soy foods include soy sauce, fermented bean paste, Nat and tempeh. They are high in protein and a decent source of both carbs and fat. They are a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. Soya beans also contain compounds called phytosterols.

Soybeans are mainly composed of protein but also contain good amounts of carbs and fat.

Yams are one the most popular foods in Nigeria and are eaten in many varieties. Yam is not only an excellentsource of fiberbut is loaded with potassium, which is important for supporting bone health, growth, metabolism, and heart function. 100 grams of yam contains 816 mg of potassium, about 16% of the RDI. Yams also provide decent amounts of other micronutrients, manganese, copper, and vitamin C. Many Nigerian foods such as yam porridge, pounded yam, andAmala isu(yam flour) are all made from yam and rich in potassium.