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“I Eat It Once a Month” – Mikel Obi Opens Up About His Relationship with Nigerian Swallow.
Former Super Eagles captain and football legend, Mikel Obi, has opened up about his cautious relationship with one of Nigeria’s most beloved dishes, swallow.
Speaking in a recent interview alongside former England international Eni Aluko, Mikel expressed his love for Nigerian cuisine, but revealed that he’s had to significantly cut back on swallow due to how heavy it feels on his body.
“I eat it once a month, no I cannot do it,” Mikel admitted. “You kinda feel heavy and difficult to digest. It takes me a few days to digest.” Swallow — a broad category of Nigerian meals made from starchy ingredients like yam, cassava, or plantain — is traditionally paired with rich soups and pounded or rolled into balls for eating by hand.
Despite its deep cultural roots, Mikel noted that it doesn’t sit well with his system anymore, especially after his nutritionist advised moderation.
Eni Aluko, who also participated in the conversation, agreed. “It’s quite heavy, it doesn’t digest well,” she said, adding that her own nutritionist also suggested she focus more on the soup instead. “It makes me feel sleepy,” Aluko added with a laugh.
Mikel agreed, but couldn’t deny the appeal: “Exactly, but it’s so good.” Despite their concerns, they acknowledged that some players still thrive on it. Aluko mentioned that Nigerian player Michael Nwobi reportedly eats swallow before matches.
Mikel responded with admiration: “Well, he should keep eating it, ‘cause he’s fine and he’s playing really well — killing it, for real.”
Former Super Eagles captain and football legend, Mikel Obi, has opened up about his cautious relationship with one of Nigeria’s most beloved dishes, swallow.
Speaking in a recent interview alongside former England international Eni Aluko, Mikel expressed his love for Nigerian cuisine, but revealed that he’s had to significantly cut back on swallow due to how heavy it feels on his body.
“I eat it once a month, no I cannot do it,” Mikel admitted. “You kinda feel heavy and difficult to digest. It takes me a few days to digest.” Swallow — a broad category of Nigerian meals made from starchy ingredients like yam, cassava, or plantain — is traditionally paired with rich soups and pounded or rolled into balls for eating by hand.
Despite its deep cultural roots, Mikel noted that it doesn’t sit well with his system anymore, especially after his nutritionist advised moderation.
Eni Aluko, who also participated in the conversation, agreed. “It’s quite heavy, it doesn’t digest well,” she said, adding that her own nutritionist also suggested she focus more on the soup instead. “It makes me feel sleepy,” Aluko added with a laugh.
Mikel agreed, but couldn’t deny the appeal: “Exactly, but it’s so good.” Despite their concerns, they acknowledged that some players still thrive on it. Aluko mentioned that Nigerian player Michael Nwobi reportedly eats swallow before matches.
Mikel responded with admiration: “Well, he should keep eating it, ‘cause he’s fine and he’s playing really well — killing it, for real.”
“I Eat It Once a Month” – Mikel Obi Opens Up About His Relationship with Nigerian Swallow.
Former Super Eagles captain and football legend, Mikel Obi, has opened up about his cautious relationship with one of Nigeria’s most beloved dishes, swallow.
Speaking in a recent interview alongside former England international Eni Aluko, Mikel expressed his love for Nigerian cuisine, but revealed that he’s had to significantly cut back on swallow due to how heavy it feels on his body.
“I eat it once a month, no I cannot do it,” Mikel admitted. “You kinda feel heavy and difficult to digest. It takes me a few days to digest.” Swallow — a broad category of Nigerian meals made from starchy ingredients like yam, cassava, or plantain — is traditionally paired with rich soups and pounded or rolled into balls for eating by hand.
Despite its deep cultural roots, Mikel noted that it doesn’t sit well with his system anymore, especially after his nutritionist advised moderation.
Eni Aluko, who also participated in the conversation, agreed. “It’s quite heavy, it doesn’t digest well,” she said, adding that her own nutritionist also suggested she focus more on the soup instead. “It makes me feel sleepy,” Aluko added with a laugh.
Mikel agreed, but couldn’t deny the appeal: “Exactly, but it’s so good.” Despite their concerns, they acknowledged that some players still thrive on it. Aluko mentioned that Nigerian player Michael Nwobi reportedly eats swallow before matches.
Mikel responded with admiration: “Well, he should keep eating it, ‘cause he’s fine and he’s playing really well — killing it, for real.”
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