For men, a healthy lifestyle isn’t just good for their wellbeing but can also impact their ability to have children. A proper diet can affect the quality of a man’s sperm, for better or worse. Researchers in Spain say adding
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Educational status appears to have a positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low-income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data. Using national data on 27,334 individuals from 12 European countries, researchers at the University of Leeds,
A community nutritionist and nutrition educator, Mr. Charles Nkwoala, says children and women, especially pregnant and lactating women, are most affected by protein deficiency. According to Nkwoala, who is the National General Secretary of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, in
A Nutritionist, Dr. Sylvester Igbedioh, has advised parents to stop feeding their babies only pap because it lacks the necessary nutrients to help infants grow properly. Igbedioh recommended that blended dry fish, crayfish or liver should be added to pap
Speaking of a child’s growth rate (height), it is quite understandable when people place it down to only genetics. Some also think it is pre-ordained or divine, believing that there is nothing any mortal can do to influence that aspect
Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are essential to a healthy smile, but did you know nutrition has an effect on your dental health, too? In an article for eatright.org, registered dietician, Taylor Wolfram gives easy to follow ideas
The President, Federation of African Nutrition Societies, Prof. Ngozi Nnam, says the failure of governments in the African region to include nutrition in the COVID-19 recovery plan will result in a drastic increase in the wasting of children on 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
A nutritionist, Mr Oladimeji Okunola, has advised parents to reduce the consumption of manufactured and processed foods given to their children during the ongoing COVID-19 induced break. Okunola, in an interview with a Punch correspondent, said giving children more of
A consultant nutritionist, Dr Olusola Malomo, has recommended some lifestyle tips to boost immunity against COVID-19. Malomo, who is also the Publicity Secretary of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, gave the advice at a healthy living dialogue organised by CHI
Bread is one of the most consumed foods in Nigeria. There are many meals that you can make with bread such as breakfast meals, bread and akara sandwich and many more. However, scientific reasons have made us believe that eating
Parents want their child to have a great start in life and one way to achieving that is by giving these little ones nutrient packed foods. If you are not sure your child is getting his daily dose of balanced
Good news for mums who are unable to breastfeed or whose infants are allergic to cow’s milk baby formula. They now have an alternative — camel-based baby formula. A United Arab Emirates-based company has unveiled what it calls the world’s
Kafayat Olawale Resolving what to feed your tiny humans who depend on the right nutritional building blocks to grow their delicate brain and bodies can be quite elusive. Particularly when you consider that nutritional deficiencies can stunt your child’s growth
Bamidele Wale-Oshinowo Maintaining proper nutrition after childbirth is as important for every woman as prenatal nutrition. The postpartum period is also the time for nursing mothers to re-evaluate their nutritional needs vis-a-viz their age, dietary practices, multiple birth, excessive weight
Considering introducing solids to your baby is a good step, but wait a minute! Have you put all the essentials into consideration? Like when to start, what to start with amongst others? Here are the 8 Rs you must know
Refreshing, low in calories and cholesterol free, coconut water contains easily digestible carbohydrates, fatty acids and electrolytes, has high hydrating properties like water, and offers a tasty and healthier alternative to fizzy drinks. Find 6 of the several ways this
Top It! Toddlers are into toppings. Putting nutritious, familiar favourites on top of new and less-desirable foods is a way to broaden the finicky toddler’s menu. Favourite toppings are yogurt, cream cheese, melted cheese, guacamole, tomato sauce, applesauce, and peanut
