Grounded Ogbono
Grounded Ogbono
Ogbono soup (Draw Soup) is a rich, nutrition-packed Nigerian soup made from ogbono seeds (ground African mango seeds), palm oil, assorted meats, and traditional spices. It packs a lot of bold and rich flavors and is incredibly delicious!
Ogbono seeds are part of a fruit called Irvingia gabonensis, also known as African mango, wild mango, bush mango, or dika. It is indigenous to parts of Central and West Africa as well as Southeast Asia. While the whole fruit is edible, only the seeds are used in making ogbono soup.
Is Ogbono Soup Allowed On A Keto Diet?
Yes, ogbono soup is allowed on a keto or low-carb diet.
Ogbono seeds have high fat and high protein content. 100g (about 2/3 cups) contains 15g of carbs but this makes 8 servings, drastically reducing the carb count per serving.
Health Benefits Of Ogbono Soup
Ogbono soup is very nutritious and filled with vital nutrients and minerals. African mango is well known for its health benefits and is a good source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. Research has shown that bush mango seeds can:
Help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Aid in weight loss.
Reduce high blood pressure.
Help lower cholesterol levels.
African mango is becoming increasingly popular and there are products sold and hyped online as a weight-loss supplement. I would recommend eating and enjoying the delicious soup to get the full benefit instead of taking supplements. But that is just my opinion.