Health experts have urged the public to turn to affordable, locally available foods while changing their lifestyles to manage the world’s biggest silent killer disease without drugs.
With over 70 percent of Nigerians living with high blood pressure (hypertension) unknowingly, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), health experts want Nigerians with the condition to eat more vegetables and grains while reducing their weight.
Speaking on the issue, Adedeji Mary, a nutritionist, emphasised the importance of traditional Nigerian meals for supporting heart health.