Dietary fiber are carbohydrates that are not digested and absorbed in the small intestine. Fiber is mostly found in vegetables, fruits, whole grain and beans. There are two types of Fiber:Soluble and insoluble fiber Soluble fiber: This type of fiber dissolves in water and is… Read More »Why dietary fiber is good for you.
Cantaloupe is a fruit of the Cucurbitaceae family, along with honeydew melons, watermelons, pumpkins, gourds and cucumbers.Other names for cantaloupe include muskmelon, mush melon, rock melon, and Persian melon. It is a nutrient-dense fruit that can be eaten it its raw or cooked form. Given names… Read More »Why Cantaloupe is good for you.
Started or Considering planning a wedding? Are you even in marriage already? This is for you! I know how tedious planning and preparing for wedding could be. I’m also aware of all the efforts to look your best on that day. Could there be something… Read More »Nutrition tips for couples-to-be
Tips to treat overweight/obesity • Engage more in physical activities.• Take a brisk walk one hour daily• Swim more if you can• Start doing exercise that you can keep doing and not get weary• Use tread mill if you can for at most thrice a… Read More »Obesity to slim
Obesity is a state or condition of being very fat. It is excessive fat accumulation that prones the individual to health risks.If you have a body mass index within the range 25-29.9, you are considered overweight and a body mass index of over 30 is… Read More »Why obesity is a disease
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement for determining the body fat of an individual, if the person has a healthy weight or not. It is expressed in kg/m². Other methods to measure body fatness include; skinfold thickness measurements (with calipers), underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance,… Read More »Body Mass Index
Healthy nutrition tips for the year 2023
Sometimes I wonder how most locally-bred goats on the street look so robust with their furs neatly laid, and always glowing. I wondered whatever they eat to deserve such glow! A stressfree hair sheen at that! Well I didn’t have to search too far. Oh… Read More »Feeding goats at your own health expense?
• Whole grains • Nuts and dry fruits • Low-fat yoghurt and butter milk( https://cookieandkate.com/buttermilk-recipe/) • Beans and legumes • Fish and sea foods • Fruits • Vegetables • Tea • Ginger and garlic
I have a confession! I am a foodie ….Sounds funny? When we were little, my cousin once ate a dozen of bean-cake ‘akara’ and I ate just 9 pieces…smiles. Well, I don’t know why my appetite changed while growing up but I still eat well.… Read More »Are you a random eater or an intentional eater?