REPORTER: UCHE NDEKE
The Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to adopt healthier dietary habits by prioritising locally available natural foods.
Mrs Soludo gave the advice in a statement in Awka.
She encouraged greater consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, roots and tubers which are easily sourced locally describing them as rich sources of essential nutrients needed to keep the body healthy and strong.
According to her, replacing highly processed foods with wholesome local alternatives would help reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases, strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, maintain a healthy body weight, and provide the energy required for daily activities.
Mrs Soludo noted that the rising cases of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other diet-related illnesses highlight the urgent need for Nigerians to return to healthier indigenous diets as a key preventive healthcare measure.
She stressed that healthy eating is not about expensive meals or strict dieting, but about making simple, informed food choices every day.
The Governor’s wife urged Nigerians to embrace locally produced foods, saying it would improve nutrition, support local farmers, strengthen food security, and promote sustainable agricultural development.
She also advocated regular physical exercise, adequate hydration, sufficient rest, and routine medical check-ups as vital components of healthy living.
