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…
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…
This post will cover the basic principles you should integrate to promote safe and quality foods in the household.Put differently, we will assess the critical measures you require to ensure less likelihood of food spoilage and food infections. Why is…
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…
In this post we will focus on how parasites cause food infections, identify the common parasites and how they are transmitted. Parasites Parasites are another group of micro- organisms that cause food infections.They are organisms that are found in host…
In this blog post, we will review the impact of moulds on food safety.We will identify the common moulds that can be found in foods , which foods are affected by moulds and what you can do to prevent moulds…
In this post, our focus will be upon the common non-spore forming bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses. Non -spore forming bacteria, unlike the spore forming ones do not form spores.They are not as resistant though they also cause food infections…
In this post ,we will evaluate the common spore-forming bacteria and how they influence food spoilage. Notably , there are a variety of spore-forming pathogens that are not necessarily harmful to humans. In fact , certain spore-forming bacteria i.e those…
In this post , we will enlist the various types of bacteria that can be found in different foods. We will discover their significance to your health and later discuss them comprehensively in subsequent posts. Micro-organisms including bacteria, fungi, yeasts…
In this post, we will identify particular foods you should not defrost once thawed. Further, we will outline reasons why these foods should not be defrosted. Freezing is a food preservation method that allows food that would otherwise spoil at…
