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Summary
This study is an essay on the forgotten aspect of Benin Indigenous food, using a contemporary discuss to bring out the relevance of traditional food to body. The forgotten aspects of culture when documented will reveal the essence and discoveries done good and the bad ways of life as a people, and will help in improving where necessary. Besides, most of the forgotten aspects of the culture are hardly on record or documented. Therefore, writing about them will provide the opportunity to preserve them for future generations and will educate readers to appreciate the culture of other communities in Niger State, Nigeria.
Most of the foods that are prepared by Benin indigenous native way are very nutritious and healthy. By eating them one can be sure to stay physically fit, feel better, and be prevented from many illnesses. There are many healthy and nutritious Benin foods that are prepared in native or local way and native Ikpohu soup made of cotton wool seeds. Native Ikpohu soup made of cotton wool seeds is packed with so many essential nutrients that promote good health. It contains all the nutrients that meet the body’s daily nutritional needs. This dish is rich in vitamins and protein which helps to strengthen antibodies to work smoothly and fight diseases.