Ọkpa is a good peculiar to the South Eastern region of Nigeria, and it is one meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or even for dinner. You can choose to eat it with pap, garri, or alone.
Here are 5 hidden facts about okpa:
1. It is referred to as King’s food: Okpa is referred to as Lion’s or king’s food by southeasterners. Although the reason for this name isn’t known, people have attached it to the wonderful taste it has, which befits a king.
2. Ọkpa helps to prevent bone-related diseases: Okpa helps prevent bone-related diseases such as arthritis, and osteoporosis, and this is because it has an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus, and these compounds improve bone health.
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3. It is quite easy to prepare: Okpa is quite easy to prepare, and it comes with its own natural sweet taste. You only need to add smaller ingredients such as pepper and salt to it.
4. It helps to boost sleep: Okpa contains some potent sleep-inducing properties such as tryptophan and it also contains ingredients that stimulate the production of niacin and serotonin, which are all mood regulators, thereby boosting sleep quality.
5. It is good for weight loss: Okpa is thermogenic, which means that it takes a longer time to digest, leaving you full for a longer time, and this makes you cut down in weight.
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