A professor of Agricultural Economics at the Osun State University, Adetunji Lawrence, has advised Nigerians to consciously improve their intake of protein in their diets, warning that there are growing incidences of protein deficiency in many Nigerian households. Lawrence, in
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Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may want to avoid diets that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates, as they could increase the risk of having babies with neural tube birth defects, according to a new study from the
The Chief Executive Officer, Evergreen Health and Social Care International, Mrs Yemisi Solanke-Lawal, has stressed the need for people to eat healthy meals to prevent them from contracting infectious diseases. Solanke-Lawal, who described the immune system as the body’s defence
American singer, Casandra Elizabeth Ventura Fine popularly known as Cassie has narrated how she had a “depressing and confusing” time trying to lose the 60 pounds she gained during pregnancy. The singer who is married to a personal trainer, said
Fertility expert, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has shared with TTC couples some fertility friendly foods that can cure infertility. According to Dr. Ajayi, when a woman is trying to conceive, what she eats matters, so she should consume foods that would
When parents eat low-protein or high-fat diets it can lead to metabolic disorders in their adult offspring. Now, an international team has identified a key player and the molecular events underlying this phenomenon in mice. The Developmental Origins of Health
A General Health Physician, Dr. Abidemi Shabi, has now urged Nigerians to eat a more balanced diet and engage in more exercises in order to boost their immune system to fight infections and other ailments. As global and local apprehension
There is a wave of options when it comes to health and nutrition. Many of those options often target eliminating or lowering intake of carbohydrate, and while that may benefit you in some way, adhering to a low carbohydrate diet
A Professor of Surgery and Surgical Oncologist at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Charles Adisa, has advised Nigerians to eat healthy meals and engage in physical activities to prevent obesity. The professor said the low-fat diet ‘craze’ is
Many pregnant mums know how crucial diet is for their wellbeing and that of the unborn child but not many of these mums know exactly what diet would help them optimise their health and that of their baby’s. If you
There is scientific evidence backing the lowered risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy if pregnant mums can adhere to a healthy meal plan c0ntaining high fibre according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, the
If you are pregnant, you need a lot of blood. A lot of blood! You are accommodating another human being inside of you and your body is working over time even if you don’t see it happening on the outside
Fast rising Nollywood actress and new mum Ivie Okujaye who welcomed her first child on the 1st of July, 2016, has just shared an incredible photo of her postpartum body via Instagram and captioned it: ”The human body is one
Jeff Fischer As with many other things, a lot of myths about diet abound. Here are some of the common ones practiced today. You’ll be surprised some of these practices you’ve probably bought already are just myths. 1. Eating late
‘Sister sister’ actress Tia Mowry -Hardrict stepped out last night on a date looking cool and stunning with no make-up. The pretty actress and mum of one shared the make-up free photo (above) via Instagram and she captioned it: ”Date night.. No
In West Java, Indonesia, a 10-year-old morbidly obese boy has been forced to go on an extreme diet after being told he could die soon due to his obesity problem. Mirror gathers that Arya Permana, who weighs 30st 3lbs,
