When planning meals , there are a variety of factors you should consider including: Dietary requirements -Meal planning should take into account the dietary requirements of the persons the meals are being planned for. For instance, if a person has…
Meal planning is the process of designing a list of the foods you will consume in a certain period of time i.e. a week, month etc.It allows you to identify the ingredients you require to prepare your meals and ,…
Meal plans and diet plans are terms that tend to be used interchangeably, though they are not exactly the same. A meal plan just as the name suggests is a tool that designates the particular foods to be consumed at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What are natural supplements?These are majorly supplements that are obtained from plants, majorly from herbs. They are normally intended for treatment and may have health benefits. Individuals use them for varied reasons including to manage symptoms such as sleeping problems,…
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…
