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Should You Detoxify?

Should you detoxify? In this post, we will determine whether you should.What does it involve?Is it necessary?Is it even good for you? I meet various individuals who frequently ask me whether they should detoxify themselves. I dig deeper to find…

Kcals Vs Cals

In this post we will distinguish between the terms kilocalories (Kcals) and Calories(C).  What is a Kcal? This is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 Kilogram of water by a degree Celsius. Within the nutrition…

Is Organic Food Better For You?

What Are Organic Foods? These are foods and beverages grown with the application of methods compliant with the regulations of organic farming. They comprise:farm produce, dairy and meat products, as well as certain processed foods.The key distinction is that they…

Who is At Most Risk of Nutrient Deficiencies?

In this post, we will review the groups at most risk of nutrient deficiencies. Among them are: Pregnant and lactating women-Pregnant women have increased needs for various nutrients including Vitamin A, Iron  etc due to foetal development. They need to…

Do Supplements Work?

In recent previous posts, we briefly tackled the various supplements and their implications. We recognized the essence of only utilizing  them when required. We also determined the repercussions of exceeding their intake.In this post ,we will want to identify whether…

Key Nutrition Principles

In this blog post ,we will examine the main principles of nutrition, particularly when planning meals. They include: Variety Whereas different foods contain different nutrients, not one has all nutrients. Therefore; the importance of variety becomes integral. You should aim…

Food Supplements: Are They Good For You?

What are food supplements? Food supplements are substances that provide nutrients -either as vitamins, minerals , amino acids or fatty acids that come in form of liquids, or tablets. Uses of food supplements Supplements are indicated for individuals diagnosed with…

Viruses And Food Infections

In this blog post , we will evaluate the main viruses that cause food borne-illnesses . There are notably 4 major viruses that cause food infections including: Rotavirus  Norovirus Hepatitis A  Hepatitis E Norovirus Infection from this virus mainly occurs…