The 6 Foods & Drinks To Avoid Before Bed.
Sarah Regan To eat a bedtime snack or not to eat a bedtime snack? That’s the question. On the one hand, going to bed on an empty stomach can activate cortisol, the stress hormone. But on the other, eating certain foods too close to bedtime can disrupt your sleep, too. For some more insight on which […]
6 Eating Habits And Foods That Weaken Your Immune System
Keeping your immune system strong is one of the most important and impactful things you can do right now, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. But bolstering immunity is a two-sided coin: it’s about choosing foods that help support immune function while sidestepping behaviours that can weaken immunity. Here are six habits to be mindful of […]
The Importance Of Men In Childcare And Nutrition
In Malawi, as in many other patriarchal societies, women have historically been responsible for housework, food and childcare. Women’s household responsibilities have often left them with heavier workloads than men. A recent report showed that the time Malawian women spent caring for children was six times higher than men. The women’s multiple roles and responsibilities typically prevented […]
More Women Owning Agricultural Land In Africa
Despite women being key figures in agriculture and food security, gender inequality is holding back progress towards ending hunger, poverty, and creating sustainable food systems. During a high-level event on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the African Union (AU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N. (FAO) reviewed the persistent […]
Sustainable Development Goals And The Struggles Of African Women
We worry about how we can continue to put food on our tables; and yet one-third of food is never eaten, instead being lost or wasted. We worry about eating properly, and yet in many countries , poor nutrition, obesity and micronutrient deficiencies are increasingly common. This trend is taking place in the Americas, Oceania, […]
Why Coffee Is So Good for You
Coffee is increasingly earning scientists’ approval. Studies continue to suggest that the beverage may have some beneficial effects on health. In the latest analysis, published in the BMJ, researchers scanned nearly 220 studies on coffee and found that overall, coffee drinkers may enjoy more health benefits than people who don’t drink the brew. The scientists, […]
Nutrition and Teens: A Guide for Parents
Family members play an important role in helping teens improve or maintain healthy eating habits. It’s much easier to cook, shop, and prepare tasty and nutritious meals and snacks when everyone is working towards similar health goals. Here are some nutrition and wellness tips for you and your family: Be a good role model. Teens […]
Osinbajo Inaugurates National Council On Nutrition
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, in Abuja inaugurated the National Council on Nutrition, and the 2017 Global Nutrition Report. Inaugurating the Council at the Vice President Conference hall, Presidential Villa, Osinbajo said Nigeria must make speedy and visible progress in its fight against hunger, malnutrition and other nutritional challenges. He noted that as Council […]
Better-Fed Africa Will Be More Prosperous – Akinwunmi Adesina
Your Excellency, Mr. Vice President, Daniel Kablan Duncan; Gerda Verburg, UN Assistant Secretary General and Coordinator of SUN Movement; Anthony Lake, Chair of the SUN Lead Group and Executive Director of UNICEF; Minister of Health of Côte d’Ivoire, Raymonde Coffie; Honorable ministers; Your Excellencies; Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions; Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I […]
Nigeria Loses 100 Children and Six Women To Poor Nutrition Every Hour’
A Washington DC-based international health and enhanced food nutrition organization, HarvestPlus, has reported that Nigeria loses a whopping 100 children and six women every hour to lack of proper nutrition. The Chief Executive Officer of the body, Mrs Beverly Postma told a group of select journalists at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA on […]
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