Okpa Seed (Cowpea)
Okpa is a delicacy that is popular in eastern Nigeria. It’s made with bambara nuts or bambara beans. Okpa is one of the healthy Nigerian snacks you should try. To start with, Okpa is best known as “Okpa” in Igbo, “Epa-Roro” in Yoruba, and “Kwaruru” or “Gurjiya” in Hausa. Okpa is good for the body and is important for the normal functioning of the body as well.
Okpa contains valine, an amino acid that helps not only in the healthy growth of children but also in the normal regulation of the immune system and the body’s nitrogen. Valine also aids in the management of stress, repairs the tissues of the muscles, and increases their metabolism.
Health benefits of Okpa
- Boost blood level
- Prevents bone diseases
- Immune system improvement
- It helps prevent malnutrition
- Contains antioxidants that help prevent cancer
- A great remedy for insomnia
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