By Joke Kujenya PCKED WITH fibre, antioxidants, and natural sugars, the crisp, juicy fruit known for keeping doctors away continues to earn its place as a dietary staple worldwide. Nutrition experts report that regular consumption supports healthy digestion, strengthens heart function, aids weight management, and lowers the risk of chronic il...
By Joke Kujenya FRESH DIETARY recommendations from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) have highlighted specific foods and supplements that can help reduce symptoms of chronic constipation, a condition affecting nearly 16% of adults worldwide. Constipation, which involves fewer than three bowel movements per week, becomes chronic when it p...
By Joke Kujenya DAILY DIETARY choices can significantly influence how well the liver performs its vital functions in the human body. Often described as the body’s detox powerhouse, the liver filters harmful substances from the bloodstream, processes nutrients, and converts toxins into forms that can be safely excreted. It also stores essentia...
By JKNewsMedia NIGERIA’s FEDERAL and state governments have been called upon at all levels by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) to adopt and enforce comprehensive food policies that safeguard Nigerians from the growing threat of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and unhealthy beverages. The organisation issu...
By JKNewsMedia CONSUMING ANTI0XIDANT-rich produce such as citrus, bananas, dragon fruit, apples, and avocados supports liver function and strengthens the body’s immune system. Nutrition experts note that these fruits help eliminate toxins, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of liver-related diseases. The liver, the body’s largest interna...
Illness in Nigeria is no longer driven solely by poverty or lack of access to healthcare. Increasingly, it stems from what people eat. Processed foods high in salt, sugar, and saturated fats, poorly labelled and aggressively marketed, are fuelling a sharp rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including hypertension, stroke, and cardiovascu...
Culled from yahoo.com NUTRITIONISTS HAVE recommended incorporating almonds into daily meals as a natural source of essential nutrients that promote overall well-being. They note that consuming one ounce (30 grams), roughly 23 almonds, offers a rich combination of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals while keeping calorie intake in che...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING OBESITY rates in Nigeria have rekindle concerns over unhealthy diets and the increasing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Thus, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for urgent policy changes to curb excessive consumption of sugary drinks, warni...
