Welcome to OyoyoKitchen 💛 — where good food meets wisdom!
I’m Esther, your Nigerian food friend, showing you how to cook delicious, authentic meals on a budget and grow your food passion into profit.

On this channel, you’ll find:
🍛 Budget Nigerian meals & family food ideas
🍰 Soft pastries, cakes & street snacks you’ll love
💼 Food business & YouTube growth tips
❤️ Live cooking moments with My Oyoyo Family

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Let’s make 2026 our best cooking and business year yet!

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OYOYO KITCHEN TV will be showcasing ways of making Different delicacies, ranging from continental, intercontinental, and most especially African delicious dishes. with other added knowledge in pastries, cakes, smoothies, spices, herbs etc.

OYOYO KITCHEN TV will also be sharing experiences, life styles etc .


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*Why White Rice Makes You Gain More Weight Than Brown Rice*

White rice and brown rice actually have very similar calorie counts - about 200-215 calories per cooked cup. The difference in their effects on weight isn't dramatic, but there are a few reasons white rice might contribute slightly more to weight gain:

*Digestion speed:* White rice is more refined, with the bran and germ removed. This means it digests faster and causes a quicker spike in blood sugar. Brown rice, with its fiber-intact bran, digests more slowly. When blood sugar spikes quickly, your body releases more insulin to manage it, and insulin promotes fat storage. The faster digestion also means you might feel hungry again sooner.

*Fiber content:* Brown rice has about 3-4 grams of fiber per cup versus less than 1 gram in white rice. Fiber helps you feel full longer, which can naturally lead to eating less throughout the day. It also slows the absorption of sugars.

*Nutrient density:* Brown rice retains more vitamins and minerals that support metabolic function, though this effect on weight is probably minimal.

That said, the difference is fairly modest. People maintain healthy weights eating either type of rice - portion size, overall diet quality, and activity level matter much more than the type of rice. Many Asian populations have consumed white rice as a dietary staple for generations without high obesity rates, largely because of smaller portions and balanced meals with vegetables and protein.

If you're trying to manage weight, brown rice offers a slight advantage, but switching from white to brown rice alone won't transform your weight if other factors stay the same.

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6 days ago | [YT] | 2

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*TOO MUCH PROTEIN CAN MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT!*

Many people think protein cannot make them fat. This is WRONG!

The Truth:
Your body is like a car. It only needs a certain amount of fuel. Too much fuel overflows!

What Happens When You Eat
Too Much Protein:
Your body takes what it needs
Your body says "I'm done"
The extra protein turns into sugar
Then the sugar becomes body fat
You gain weight!

The Math:
Let's say your body needs 100g of protein daily.
You eat 150g = 50g extra = 200 extra calories
Do this for 1 month = 6,000 extra calories = 1kg of fat gained!

How Much Do You Need?

1-2 palms of protein per meal
2-3 pieces of meat/fish per day
Or 1-2 cups of beans per day
Eating 4, 5, or 6 pieces daily is TOO MUCH!

Common Mistakes:
❌Chicken for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
❌ Protein shake + meat in one meal
❌ Cutting carbs but eating MORE protein
❌ Thinking protein doesn't count as calories

Why People Gain Weight:
They stop eating rice, but eat MORE chicken instead. Still too many calories = still gaining weight!

Remember:
Every food has calories:
Protein = 4 calories per gram
Carbs = 4 calories per gram
Fat = 9 calories per gram
Too many calories from ANYTHING makes you fat. Even protein!

What to Do:
✅ Eat normal protein portions
✅ Fill half your plate with vegetables
✅ Stop thinking protein is "free food"
✅ Count ALL your calories, not just carbs

Bottom Line:
Weight gain = eating more than your body burns
It doesn't matter if it's protein, carbs, or fat. TOO MUCH = FAT! 💯

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1 week ago | [YT] | 0

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*FRIED vs BOILED PLANTAIN*

Want to lose weight? Listen!

Fried Plantain:

✅Full of oil

✅250 calories

✅Makes you gain weight

Boiled Plantain:

✅No oil

✅130 calories

✅Helps you lose weight

The Math:

Eat plantain 5 times a week?

Boiled saves you 600 calories every week!

Good News:
Boiled plantain still tastes good and fills your belly 💯

Try This:

Boil your plantain + eat with soup or beans = You stay full!

Ready to switch to boiled?
Share this with someone who needs it!

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1 week ago | [YT] | 7

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**Question: Can I Eat Rice and Still Lose Weight?**

This is one of the most common questions I get from Nigerian women trying to lose weight. And I understand why. Rice is everywhere. Jollof rice at parties. Fried rice at weddings. White rice and stew at home. It's our staple food.

So when you're trying to lose weight, the first thing people tell you is "stop eating rice." And you start to panic because you're thinking, "How will I survive without rice?"

Let me give you the honest answer.

**Yes, You Can Eat Rice and Still Lose Weight**

But there are some conditions.

First, it depends on how much rice you're eating. If you're eating a mountain of rice that could feed three people, then no, you won't lose weight. But if you eat a reasonable portion, about the size of your fist, you can still lose weight.

Second, it depends on what kind of rice. White rice spikes your blood sugar faster than brown rice or ofada rice. So if you can switch to brown rice or local ofada rice, that's better for weight loss.

Third, it depends on what you're eating with the rice. If you're eating rice with fried chicken, fried plantain, coleslaw with mayonnaise, and washing it down with Coke, you're not losing any weight. But if you're eating rice with vegetable soup, grilled fish, and drinking water, you're in a better position.

Fourth, it depends on when you're eating the rice. Eating rice for lunch is fine. Eating rice at 10pm before bed? That's going straight to your belly as fat.

**Here's My Advice**

Don't completely cut out rice. Just eat it smartly. Reduce your portion size. Choose brown rice when you can. Pair it with healthy proteins and vegetables. And don't eat it late at night.

Rice is not your enemy. Your portion size and eating habits are the problem.

So yes, you can eat rice and still lose weight.

Just be smart about it.

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

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Today we celebrate our beautiful daughter, Princess Michelle Uchechukwu Asogwa, as she turns 2! 🎂💖
We are thankful to God for blessing us with such a precious gift.
Lord, please grant us the wisdom to raise her in Your ways, so that when she grows, she’ll never depart from it. 🙏
Happy birthday, our shining star and bundle of joy! 🌟

Join us in wishing our princess a happy birthday filled with love, laughter, health, and God’s grace. 👑

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 27

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Today, I attended 6AM Mass for the very first time, and it was such a calm, refreshing start to the day. The quiet, the prayers, and the early morning peace were everything my soul needed. 💕

Join me as I share my experience and thoughts — may it inspire you to start your mornings with gratitude and peace. Don’t skip the ads; it supports our channel 🙏

📌 Subscribe, like, and share for more lifestyle and faith-inspired vlogs from OyoyoKitchen.

We are resuming our canteen tomorrow to the glory of God.stay connected ✅

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 13

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✨ Happy New Year 2026 from OyoyoKitchen & My Oyoyo Family! ✨
We made it! 🥳 Thank You, Lord, for the gift of life, love, and growth.
To my amazing family, friends, subscribers, supporters, gifters, and customers — thank you for standing by me all through 2025. Your love, encouragement, and support kept me going.

This 2026, may joy, blessings, good health, and open doors locate every one of us.
Let’s keep supporting each other, showing love, and making this new year even more beautiful together 💕

Cheers to more success, more wins, and more delicious moments with OyoyoKitchen! 🍰🍲🥂

#HappyNewYear2026 #OyoyoKitchen #MyOyoyoFamily #NewYearVibes #ThankfulHeart #GratefulSoul #CheersTo2026 #FoodLove #LagosVibes

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

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Today, I’m going live to celebrate my USA-based supporter, YouTube member, friend, and OyoyoKitchen family — Mrs. Tamike (Tochukwu)! 🥰

I might be late, but love is always on time 💖
Join me as I say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN ARREARS and pray for God’s continued blessings upon her life.

Let’s tag her so she can feel the love: @MrsTamike 💐

#OyoyoKitchen #MrsTamike #Tochukwu #YouTubeFamily #BirthdayLove

1 month ago | [YT] | 27

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🎉 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tamike — A True OyoyoKitchen Family Member! 🎂
Better late than never! On Saturday, December 13th, one of our biggest USA supporters, Mrs. Tamike, celebrated her birthday.
Because of our business funfair, I couldn’t post on that day — but today, I’m sending all my love and appreciation. ❤️
Mrs. Tamike, you’re more than a YouTube member; you’re a mother, friend, and true family of the OyoyoKitchen community.
Thank you for always cheering us on, supporting our dream, and spreading the Oyoyo love beyond borders! 🌍
Please help me celebrate this amazing woman in the comments — drop your love and birthday wishes for her below! 💐💬
#HappyBirthday #OyoyoKitchenFamily #YouTubeSupporter #GratefulHeart #OyoyoKitchen #FamilyLove #CommunityPost #USAtoNigeria #BirthdayCelebration

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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💛 Appreciation Post 💛

Omo! You guys are the real MVPs! Family till eternity 🙌 Nothing go make me leave YCP — even when I no dey Naija 😄

This is a special thank you to all our amazing members who patronised my stand yesterday at the Love Feast. Even when some of you didn’t need what I was selling, una still bought — some even when una belle don full 😅. The love, support, and spirit of communion we share as one YCP family truly touched my heart. 💕

My prayer for this new month goes out to everyone who has ever supported @OyoyoKitchen — online, offline, in spirit, or in person. May God continue to bless the works of your hands and return your kindness in multiple folds, Amen 🙏

Special shout-out to my Odogwu sister and friend @Geraldine — ome ngbe ogbajuru doro! 😍 Sis, you showed up for me beyond words. @nn, @dumebi my sweet lady, Mr. B — your love and support can never be underestimated. To everyone I didn’t mention by

name, please know that I appreciate you from the depth of my heart.

And to all YCPIANS all over Lagos Archdiocese — thank you so much for your love and patronage. You all are simply amazing! 💛

As we step into this beautiful new month, I wish every one of you a joyful, blessed, and fulfilling December.
🎄 Merry Christmas in advance, my beautiful YCP Family! 🎁✨

#OyoyoKitchen #YCPFamily #YCPArchdioceseOfLagos #GratitudePost #LoveFeast2025 #CommunityLove #SupportLocalBusiness #ThankYouFam #YoungCatholicProfessionals #HappyNewMonth #MerryChristmasInAdvance

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