Hey! It’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!!
This event is observed annually on the second Wednesday in March, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day celebrates the contributions of these medical professionals. Who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are experts in food and nutrition whose training qualifies them to support a variety of patient needs. RDNs can work in a hospital, school, […]
World Cancer Day – Nutrition for Cancer Prevention
Firstly for cancer prevention, let us all be aware that our dietary habits can promote cancer or protect against it. Having said that, working together as one is a great way forward. By joining forces, we help to strengthen efforts that stimulate powerful advocacy, action and accountability at every level. Preventing cancer According to WorldCancerDay.org, […]
Muscle loss: Prevention and Treatments
What do you understand by Muscle Loss? Muscle loss occurs when your muscle partially or completely wastes away and its mass decreases. Most cases of this loss are usually results of other pre-existing medical conditions. It is characterized by fatigue, extreme muscle weakness and shrinkage of your physical body. You may experience a decrease in […]
Common Nutrition Mistakes We Make in Daily Diet
It is without a doubt that there is an increase in nutrition misinformation leading to common nutrition mistakes. Everywhere you look someone is readily offering nutrition advice usually based on zero evidence. Very briefly in the discussion, we have been able to highlight 5 very common nutrition mistakes, that people seem to be repeating over […]
Enable – Exclusive Breastfeeding, Empower Parents
Becoming the parent of a new baby is both a life-altering gift and an immense responsibility. This week, as countries around the world, celebrate World Breastfeeding Week […including exclusive breastfeeding], UNICEF and WHO are calling on governments and all employers to adopt family-friendly policies that support breastfeeding. Recently, our head clinical nutritionist had an interview […]
Sunscreen; How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun
The sun might be a summertime staple, but it can quickly become a threat to your health. It might feel good to get that Vitamin D every once and a while, but are you putting your body at risk? In fact, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all […]
Coconut Oil: Four Amazing Benefits You Never Knew!
Coconut oil is one of the favoured natural health and wellness products due to its wide array of benefits. This versatile oil can be ingested, applied topically, and used as an ingredient in numerous DIY health and beauty concoctions. Many natural product lovers know that coconut oil is amazing. However, there are a lot of […]
Pregnancy Nutrition: The Myths and Facts
Pregnancy nutrition is a growing concern amongst mothers-to-be, pregnant women, nursing mothers. This is a BIG DEAL! As we may know, the initial 1000 days of a baby’s development is critically dependent on the mother’s nutrition in the formative process. Pregnancy nutrition cannot be overemphasized. Myth 1: It’s time to eat up. You’ve heard the […]
10 Healthiest Ways to Get into Ketosis
Healthy living is a state we all strive to attain. There have been several fad diets and myths that have plagued the circles of the weight-loss community, but one diet has stood the test of time: the Ketogenic Diet. The Ketogenic diet is a proven and effective way to lose weight, treat ailments like diabetes, […]
6 Must-Know Facts About Cervical Cancer
According to Human Papilloma Virus Centre; About 14,943 new cases are diagnosed annually (estimates for 2018). Ranks as the 2nd leading cause of female cancer. 2nd most common female cancer in women aged 15 to 44 years. Women at risk: (Female population aged >=15 years) 53.1 million. Here’s a list of six facts you need […]
