About 15 years ago, when I began my healthy living journey, I discovered a group of nutrients called phytonutrients or phytochemicals. They appear to be powerful ammunition in the war against CANCER and other disorders. What I discovered was mind-blowing. Today, I’m going to open your eyes to their importance. What are phytonutrients? Phytonutrients, also […]
If there’s one group of foods you must place a premium on, it’s fermented foods. I don’t joke with them, and neither should you! There’s so much human clinical evidence on its health benefits. They are available at a relatively low cost, e.g., PAP (millet is a better option), Iru, which is fermented from locust […]
About 15 years ago, I changed my diet, which included improved hydration. I was terrible when it came to drinking water. I disliked water, loved cola soft drinks, and was addicted to them. One of the consequences was constipation and weight gain. Now it’s a different story. Let me explain what hydration is: Hydration involves […]
Our modern-day processing and refining of natural foods actually do more damage to our health. Today’s wheat is hybridised and cross-bred with other grains and species. Why? For a higher yield. The result is that the wheat is now: 🎯High in 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒉𝒚𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆: Most of which is starch (high consumption can lead to pot bellies and […]
What are soft drinks? They are made of water and high amounts of added sugars, especially the dangerous high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or sucrose. Just imagine that the so-called innocent single 12-ounce can of soft drinks often contains about 39 grams of sugar!!! This by far exceeds the American Heart Association’s daily recommended limit for […]
I believe that most of us are familiar with Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) and cook it, but I’m not sure we fully understand its health benefits when consumed raw. One major benefit is that studies suggest it may help reduce high blood pressure, although further research in humans is still ongoing. 🎯How it lowers high […]
