Ogbono soup is a slippery, drawy soup made from ground ogbono seeds. These seeds are cultivated from a wild mango species with a botanical name, Irvingia Gabonensis.

 

 

Ogbono soup is a perfect fit for a variety of Nigerian swallows. Eating ogbono soup during pregnancy has impressive benefits. This article will discuss the benefits and possible side effects of ogbono soup in pregnancy.

 

 

Nutritional components of ogbono soup

 

Ogbono soup consists of the following:

• Magnesium 
• 20 amino acids
• Low cholesterol 
• Low carbs
• Iron
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Phosphorous 
• Proteins

 

 

 

 

Ogbono soup is a dish endemic to the southwestern part of Nigeria. Eating ogbono during pregnancy provides you and your baby with rich nutrients and a powerhouse of minerals. Here are a few benefits you should know about ogbono soup:

 

• Helps in weight loss: Ogbono soup contains a hormone known as leptin that may help to reduce the appetite and promote weight loss. However, it isn't in high amounts. 

 

• High in proteins: Your growing baby needs protein to aid organ development. Ogbono soup contains a high protein level, which may aid this process.

 

• It may help lower blood sugar: Ogbono soup is an ideal choice of soup for pregnant women with gestational diabetes as it contains no traces of sugar. 

 

• Stimulates breast milk production: It has been reported that some pregnant women experienced an increase in breast milk after consuming ogbono soup. 

 

• Boosts blood production: Though definite research is lacking, researchers believe it helps blood production.

 

 

Are there any side effects of eating ogbono soup in pregnancy?

 

There aren't any adverse effects of eating ogbono soup during pregnancy. Some common mild effects may include: 

• Nausea (Due to slippery nature)
• Vomiting (Due to lack of pepper)
• Flatulence (Fart)

 

 

How to prepare ogbono soup

 

There are different processes involved in making ogbono soup. Here’s a quick fix to making a delicious pot of ogbono soup.

Ingredients:

• Ground ogbono seeds (You can ground this yourself or get them from a supermarket or local market)
• Bitter leaves, ugwu or uziza leaves (Use your preferred choice)
• Palm oil
• Locust beans (optional)
• Stockfish
• Dry fish
• Ground crayfish
• Beef or any meat of choice 
• Ground pepper

 

Procedure:

• Cut your green vegetables (bitter leaves, ugwu, or uziza) into thin slices. If you're using bitter leaves, wash and boil your bitter leaves with salt to remove excess traces of bitterness. 

• Cook your beef and assorted meat with seasoning cubes and onions. 

• Ground your crayfish and pepper and set aside 

• Melt your palm oil (red oil) into your cooking pot, and do not allow your oil to heat. Remove from the stove.

• On your stove, add your ground ogbono seeds. Mix thoroughly and add your meat stock (water from your cooked meat). Place your pot back on a lot of heat and stir slowly. 

• Continue stirring till your ogbono absorbs the meat stock. Add more little water and allow to cook for about 15 minutes.

• Add pepper, assorted meat, fish, and crayfish, and vegetables. If the ogbono soup is too thick, add water. 

• Your ogbono soup is ready. Serve with a swallow of your choice. 

 

 

Ogbono soup is a nutritious meal that has amazing benefits during pregnancy. However, consult your doctor if it makes you nauseous.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

 

• Can a pregnant woman eat ogbono soup?

As a pregnant woman, you can eat ogbono soup. 

 

 

• Can ogbono soup cause a miscarriage in pregnancy?

This is not true. Ogbono soup is safe, and no research shows that it can cause a miscarriage in pregnancy. 

 

 

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