Processed Foods ‘Quietly Fueling Health Crisis in Nigeria – Wellness Advocate Warns
Oluwatobi Adu 
Founder of Nala Beauty House, Love Dooshima
ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian wellness advocate has warned that the country is facing a growing public health threat driven by increasing dependence on processed foods rich in sugar, preservatives, unhealthy fats and sodium.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on Sunday, wellness entrepreneur and founder of Nala Beauty House, Love Dooshima said unhealthy eating habits are becoming more common among Nigerians, particularly in urban areas where processed meals are replacing traditional diets.
“Unfortunately, most processed foods contain excessive sugar, unhealthy fats, preservatives, and sodium,” she said.
Dooshima warned that regular consumption of such foods could gradually contribute to broader health complications, including hormonal imbalance, high blood pressure, declining energy levels and long-term wellness concerns.
She called for stronger nutrition education campaigns and urged Nigerians to return to more natural meals prepared from fresh ingredients.
“I believe individuals need more education about healthy eating and the importance of returning to more natural and nourishing meals,” she said.
The wellness advocate also stressed the need for greater awareness around women’s health, arguing that nutrition remains central to fertility, hormonal regulation and overall wellbeing.
“There should also be greater awareness about women’s health issues and how nutrition affects hormones, blood pressure, fertility, energy levels, and long-term wellness,” she added.
Her comments come amid rising concern among health experts over changing dietary patterns in Nigeria, where processed and fast foods are increasingly popular despite growing rates of lifestyle-related illnesses.
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