EATING TOO MUCH GARRI LEADS TO EYE ISSUES (MYTHS 5)

As Nigerians, most of us grew up enjoying Garri, a popular cassava-based snack, and even to date, some of us still enjoy consuming Garri.

However, there is a thing called “The Garri eye Effect!” which is basically about how this Popular Snack impacts eye health.

This blog post will address whether eating or drinking Garri too much will cause eye problems.

CONSUMING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARRI CAN LEAD TO EYE ISSUES (MYTH PART 5)

Is this statement accurate?  We will tackle this from two perspectives.

Firstly, its common knowledge that overindulgence in anything is not advisable; everything should be done in moderation, as excessive food consumption can negatively affect our overall health, such as obesity, and so on.

Secondly, for those of us who have spent time with our grandparents in rural areas or have witnessed the traditional Garri production process, we can affirm that after peeling cassava and grinding it, it has an extract in liquid form containing cyanide; this substance is particularly harmful to the body, especially the eyes.  And so In the Garri production process, efforts are made to minimize the cyanide levels to ensure no threat.

Hence, if you consume properly processed Garri in moderation, you will unlikely experience any vision problems; studies have shown that well-processed Garri contains essential nutrients like Vitamin A and Beta-carotene, which are crucial for good vision.

The question to consider is: Is your Garri well processed?

NOTE: Eating a balanced diet and taking care of our eye health is crucial. Therefore, be mindful of your diet’s impact on your eye health. Remember, a healthy diet and proper eye care can go a long way in protecting your vision. So, enjoy your well-processed Garri, but do it responsibly!

We will conclude here for now, and in our next post, we will debunk other myths. Feel free to share any concerns or questions; we will gladly address them.  Consult an eye care professional if you experience persistent eye discomfort at TREETOP VISION EYE CENTRE (TREVEC), the best eye clinic in Utako, Abuja.

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