Nigerian Diabetic Food Cmpanion

THE NIGERIAN DIABETIC FOOD COMPANION

Finally, a diabetes food guide written for Nigerians who actually eat Nigerian food. Managing diabetes shouldn't mean giving up the foods you love or living on expensive foreign diets.

The Nigerian Diabetic Food Companion is a practical, evidence-based guide that shows you exactly how to enjoy familiar Nigerian meals while keeping your blood sugar under better control.

Whether you've just been diagnosed, have lived with diabetes for years, or you're caring for a loved one, this book removes the confusion around what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat.

Inside this guide, you'll discover:

-Why Food Choices Matter Understand Glycaemic Index (GI) and Glycaemic Load (GL) in simple, everyday language - without complicated medical jargon.

- The Nigerian Food Traffic Light System Over 35 popular Nigerian foods classified into Green (Eat Often), Yellow (Eat Carefully), and Red (Limit/Avoid), complete with GI values, recommended portion sizes, and practical notes.

- The Portion Guide Master portion control using the simple Hand Method and Healthy Plate Method- no weighing scales or calorie counting required.

- A Complete 7-Day Nigerian Meal Plan Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks designed around foods you already know and enjoy.

- A Weekly Shopping Guide A ready-made market shopping list organised by food category to make healthy eating easier and more affordable.

- Eating Outside the Home Learn how to make smarter choices at bukas, parties, restaurants, family gatherings, and during Ramadan or other periods of religious fasting.

- Answers to the Questions Nigerians Ask Every Day Can I drink garri? Is agbalumo safe? What about suya? Do herbal remedies cure diabetes? Get clear, science-based answers to the questions people are often afraid to ask.

This book is perfect for:

People living with Type 2 Diabetes

Individuals with Prediabetes

Family members and caregivers

Healthcare workers and diabetes educators

Anyone who wants to prevent diabetes through healthier eating

Written by Dr. Lukman Olusesi (MBChB, MPH), Public Health Specialist and founder of Dokita Sesi – Health Education for Every Nigerian Family, this guide combines medical evidence with practical Nigerian experience to help you make healthier food choices-one meal at a time. Eat the foods you love. Control your blood sugar. Live a healthier life