A man has stirred widespread debate on social media after warning that regular bread consumption could pose serious health risks to both men and women.
- Nutrition debate sparks reactions online
- Experts urge balanced eating habits
Nutrition debate sparks reactions online
The man, whose comments gained traction in online wellness discussions on Monday, claimed modern wheat no longer contains the natural nutritional value it once had before genetic modifications introduced decades ago.
According to him, wheat processing and modification since the 1960s allegedly stripped the grain of healthy nutrients while introducing harmful components linked to long-term health problems.
His comments triggered mixed reactions, with some users agreeing that excessive intake of processed foods contributes to rising cases of obesity and diabetes, while others argued that bread remains a major source of affordable nutrition for millions of Nigerians.
“I went back to the history of what happened to wheat from the 1960s when wheat was genetically modified. They removed everything that made wheat healthy and included things that made it dangerous for human consumption,” the man said.
Experts urge balanced eating habits
Health experts, however, have repeatedly advised moderation rather than complete avoidance of staple foods.
Nutritionists say whole wheat bread and balanced diets remain important sources of fibre and energy when consumed responsibly alongside fruits and vegetables.
“This is the time to stop eating bread if you want to live long,” the man added while encouraging people to embrace healthier local alternatives.
Concerns about processed foods are not new. In 2023, several nutrition campaigns across Nigeria encouraged citizens to reduce sugar and ultra-processed food consumption amid rising non-communicable diseases nationwide.
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Are we supposed to advertise to stop eating bread or teach how to make ours from 0 to 100 ? So we cut off foreign influences on our local consumption
— makercodes (@maker_codes) May 26, 2026
