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I feel like composing a song for this sumptuous meal right now but...( I'll resist the urge).

Yam flour which is popularly known as Amala, eaten majorly by the Yorubas especially by the people of oyo state,Nigeria. A food made from yam, cassava or unripe plantain flour.

There are three kinds of Amala;

There is the;
- Amala isu,Black Amala ( Amala made from yams)
- Amala ogede,Not so black Amala ( Amala made from dried unripe plantain)
- lafun,white Amala( Amala made from cassava)

Amala Isu is the most commonly consumed and enjoyed Amala (NO arguments please)

Amala is best enjoyed when there are no lumps (koko) and when it is hot.

Amala can be complemented with several soups like ; okro (okra), ewedu, egusi, gbegiri,ogbono and other vegetable soups.

Personally,I prefer Amala being served with ewedu soup though.

                   
How Beneficial Is Amala To The Body?

Amala contains several nutritional values and contents the body needs for effective functionality.

However, the healthiest of these Amala variations is Amala ogede( The dried unripe plantain flour).

• Amala ogede( dried unripe plantain) is a beneficial meal for patients with diabetes.

• It Is a great source of carbohydrates.

• Amala is also rich in fibre which reduces heart conditions that can cause high cholesterol in the body.

• It also reduces the risk of colon cancer.

•It aids digestion which prevents constipation.

• Amala ogede( dried unripe plantain) is an healthy meal that helps to manage weight loss due to the little amount of carbohydrates contained in it.

• Amala contains vitamin A which lowers inflammation and aids in better eye vision.

• Amala is also rich in vitamin B6 which helps balance hormones especially for women undergoing menopause and it also prevents anti-aging.

• It Improves one's immune system and helps to fight against diseases easily.

• It provides essential minerals to the body like potassium, iron,manganese,magnesium,zinc and copper.

Don't forget that Amala is best served and eaten hot.