The main staple of Sierra Leonean food is rice, often accompanied by soup i.e. stews. These stews may include a flavorful and often spicy mix of meat, fish, seasonings, greens, etc., often taking hours to prepare. There are plenty of good quality restaurants offering a variety of local and international dishes.
The diet of Sierra Leoneans like many African country is very healthy. Many tend to eat some fresh fruits picked from trees growing in their homes or freshly picked by market vendors that very day. They also eat seafood particularly in the Capital Freetown which seats on the Atlantic. It is common to go to areas such as Lumley Beach where one can find local fishermen pulling in nets from the Atlantic filled with food such as crabs, lobsters, oysters, snappers and many, many more.
The locals of Sierra Leone keep healthy by eating many plant-based dishes which are high in fiber, such as cassava leaves, potato leaves, okra, and more.
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