For Women: 5 amazing health benefits of Banga soup

This delicacy is an assortment of spices, and can be prepared with a variety of meat and fish. Banga Soup preparation method in Nigeria varies depending on tribe.

There is the version cooked by the Deltans, the one cooked by the Igbos which is called Ofe Akwu where they add Ugu or Scent leaves unlike in the Delta version. There’s also the Efik version called Abak Atama.

Whichever version you enjoy, Banga soup is really tasty, very easy to make and has numerous health benefits for women. So here are five amazing health benefits of Banga soup.

1) It helps with premenstrual syndrome

For ladies who suffer from premenstrual syndrome, Banga soup can be of great help. According to different studies, consumption of Banga soup which contains magnesium with a combination vitamin B6, has been shown to help reduce the effect of premenstrual syndrome.

This means a bowl of Banga soup can help reduce pms symptoms such as insomnia, weight gain, bloating, leg swelling and breast tenderness.

2) Improves immune system for pregnant women

Vitamin A and Vitamin E present in Banga soup play key roles in the reproductive health and the immune system of pregnant women.

It helps their immune system and also helps the skin and mucous membranes repel bacteria and viruses more effectively. Consuming this delicious delicacy can also reduce the risk of developing vitamin A deficiency.

3) Helpful for the eyes of the mother and child

The Vitamin A present in Banga soup acts like an antioxidant making it very vital for good vision for both a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.

4) Helps in skin health

For ladies concerned with their skin health, Banga soup is something you should try often. This is because it contains vitamin E which is a powerful natural antioxidant that helps in giving your skin a fresher look.

It also reduces the risk of getting cancer. In addition to this, the vitamins present in Banga soup nourishes and protects skin and hair from dryness.

5) It is one food that has no negative effects on the child and mother

A pregnant woman always needs to be careful about the foods they consume in order not to harm their babies. However, Banga soup is one meal that is safe to eat while pregnant. This is because it does not affect the foetus or the mother.