Kunu, also known as Kunu Zaki, is a non-alcoholic Nigerian beverage made of germinated grain known as millet. This drink is popular in Northern Nigeria and prepared mostly by the Hausas. The key ingredient used in preparing kunu, millet, is very nutritious and beneficial to human health, thus making kunu a very nutritional drink.
There are at least 5 types of Kunu, theres Kunu Geda, Kunu Hayah and lots more. The one we’d be talking about in this article is the popular Kunu we all know and love, Kunu Zaaki.
Often whitish (when prepared with millet and maize) or brownish (when prepared with sorghum) in colour, Kunu is refreshing and satisfying. It’s highly recommended for vegetarians, the key ingredient used in preparing kunu is millet and this is very nutritious and beneficial to human health, thus making it a very nutritional drink. Some would even argue that it’s an aphrodisiac.
Kunu is highly recommended for vegetarians and can be taken with bread or snacks.
Health Benefits of Kunu
- The Kunu drink is known to help reduce the risks associated with diabetes.
- Kunu also helps in dealing with thirst and also serves as an appetizer.
- The key ingredient, millet, contains a poly nutrient called lignin, which has cancer-fighting properties and is beneficial in the treatment of heart disease.
- Kunu is good for women that have reached the stage of menopause as it helps them relax their muscles.
- It is also recommended for nursing mothers as it helps increase the flow of their breast milk.
- Due to the ginger content, it lowers the cholesterol level and prevents the formation of blood clots.
- The kunu drink is rich in fibre, thus helping to promote a healthy digestive system.
- Kunu helps in the prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Having known few of these benefits, I’d rather recommend a chilled glass of the kunu drink rather than some caffeinated soft drink.
