Do you know that feeling when you just need to devour that bowl of Egusi soup and pounded yam at the end of the day? Or when you crave some jollof rice and chicken after a long workday? Yes, we Nigerians love our food, and we make no apologies for it. However, we often forget the importance of a balanced diet in keeping us healthy and strong.
So, why is a balanced diet essential?
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Undoubtedly, most of us love to indulge our cravings even when we know that foods or junks are deficient in nutrients. Letting go of your favourite food can sometimes be overwhelming if you want to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
However, you should know that you’re not alone. Improving your health by avoiding sugary and fatty foods goes a long way in providing numerous health…
Eating food that is unhealthy can have several adverse effects on your body. Commonly, at the centre of these effects are high blood sugar levels and weight gain, leading to obesity and possibly diabetes. This can cause severe health issues requiring you to do the needful in time if you already suffer from them.
Dieticians have constantly warned that diabetic patients are two to four times more…
When you lead a busy life, sometimes you just might completely forget about food. It is also very easy to give in to the temptation to get unhealthy snacks because you need to eat something quickly and get back to work. Unhealthy eating is detrimental to your health and can cause health problems like obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and even tooth decay.
This is why it is…