In this post , we will assess 5 main environmental concerns and how they affect food and water security.They include: Deforestation Deforestation is the cutting down of trees and transforming the forested areas into non forest areas. Forests aid in…
In this post,we will cover some of the environmental toxins that can contaminate your food and water , and address the potential effects these toxins can cause once they enter your body. Additionally , we will identify risk management strategies…
Various environmental factors impact our dietary choices.In this post, we will discuss them. Environmental factors that influence your dietary choices The accessibility to unhealthy and healthy foods -The accessibility of foods is an important environmental factor that can influence your…
Environmental pollution Environmental pollution including soil pollution , air pollution and water pollution can impact food systems and eventually nutrition. Effects of Environmental pollution Environmental pollution increases a multitude of challenges associated with food production. It influences the rise in…
In our last post, we introduced the relationship between nutrition and the environment.We reviewed the two terms bio-accumulation and bio-magnification, and how they can affect us. In this post, we will dig deeper into matters environment and nutrition by looking…
In this post,we will construe 2 terms in relation to the environment and nutrition, namely: Bio-accumulation -this is whereby an organism has a higher concentration of pollutants e.g. pesticides, fertilizers , heavy metals i.e. lead , mercury etc than that…
In this post ,we will list 20 nutrition and lifestyle- related tips you can implement to facilitate healthy living. Among them are: Reduce the intake of processed foods.You should aim to limit the intake of processed foods including foods with…
In this blog post, we will explore whether certain foods can increase your metabolism in turn increasing your likelihood for weight decrease. It is alleged that when you consume certain foods, you have a higher chance of experiencing weight loss…
This post will inform whether negative calorie foods are existent and whether they contribute a role in weight loss. We will attempt to examine examples of these foods and their impact on weight management. If you’re intending to lose weight…
This post will dwell on what a calorie surplus entails as well as its significance. We will seek to examine how it is achieved and its importance. What Is A Calorie Surplus? Unlike a calorie deficit that demands a restriction…
