Soludo’s wife urges Nigerians to make healthy food choices

Dr. Nonye Soludo, the First Lady of Anambra State and founder of the 'Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo' NGO, has encouraged Nigerians to embrace healthy food choices by incorporating locally sourced fruits, vegetables, legumes, and tubers into their diets. She described these natural foods as vital gifts to mankind, rich in the nutrients the body requires.

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One of the greatest gifts we can give our body is to go back to nature. Our local fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, roots and tubers are rich in the nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy and strong.

Soludo highlighted that choosing natural foods over highly processed alternatives significantly lowers the risk of numerous lifestyle diseases. This dietary shift also boosts the body's immunity, improves digestion, aids in maintaining a healthy weight, and increases energy levels for daily activities.

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When we choose natural foods over highly processed ones, we reduce the risk of many lifestyle diseases, boost our immunity, improve digestion, maintain healthy body weight, and enjoy more energy for our daily activities.

In a press statement released on Monday, she clarified that healthy eating is not synonymous with expensive meals or strict dieting. Instead, it centers on making simple, conscious, and wise choices every day. "One of the greatest gifts we can give our body is to go back to nature," Soludo stated, underscoring the importance of local produce.

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Remember that healthy eating is not about expensive meals or strict dieting. It’s about making simple, wise choices every day.

She urged citizens to "embrace the goodness of nature, fill our plates with wholesome foods, and remember that every healthy meal is an investment in a longer, stronger and happier life." Her message promotes a holistic approach to well-being through accessible, natural nutrition.

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Let’s embrace the goodness of nature, fill our plates with wholesome foods, and remember that every healthy meal is an investment in a longer, stronger and happier life.