We’ve all heard it before: “Nigerian food is too heavy for weight loss.” But the truth? It’s not the food , it’s how we combine and portion it.

The meals we grew up on,  rich in flavour, spice, and culture,  don’t need to be ditched just because we’re trying to snatch our waists or define our abs. With the right approach, Nigerian food can absolutely be part of a clean, strong, and balanced lifestyle.

So instead of eating bland salads you don’t even enjoy, here’s Gbemiwa’s top 5 Nigerian meals ranked for fitness girls who still want their taste buds to dance while working on their core.

 

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