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31/05/2023

The classification of blood into different types is based on the presence or absence of antibodies and hereditary antigenic compounds on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). The most common blood grouping system is the ABO group. There are four major categories within the ABO group. A,B,O and AB. Within these groups there are a further eight blood types (A+,A-,B+,B-,AB+,AB-,O+,O-).

30/05/2023

BLOOD GROUPS AND THEIR DIET.
Does the food you consume have an impact on your blood group or does your blood group affect the food you consume???
Stay tuned as we delve into this topic...

29/05/2023

And we are back !!!!! Follow us daily to get nutrition tips and education on living a healthy lifestyle and make the best of our lives.

03/05/2023

Hello family. It's been some days now since there was a lesson shared. We are trying to modify ourselves in order to bring you good contents which would help us with our daily lifestyle and health. Stay safe and don't forget to eat well. We would be back very soon.

26/04/2023

“ If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have the safest way to health."

Hippocrates...

24/04/2023

HOW TO PROMOTE HEALTHY DIET

The pattern of food consumed in this period can not be compared to what was being consumed in the few past years except maybe in traditional festivities. This is due to factors such as income,food prices (which will availability and affordability of healthy foods), individual preferences and beliefs and geographical and environmental aspects (including climate change). Therefore, promoting a healthy food environment would require the involvement of multiple sectors and stakeholders including government and the public and private sectors.

21/04/2023

5. REDUCE SALT INTAKE
*Keeping your salt intake to less than 5h per day helps prevent hypertension and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in the adult population.
*Limiting the amount of salt and high sodium condiments ( soy sauce and fish sauce) when cooking and preparing foods helps reduce salt intake.

19/04/2023

4. LIMIT INTAKE OF SUGARS
*For a healthy diet, sugars should represent less than 10% of your total energy intake. Reducing even further to under 5% has additional health benefits.
*Choosing fresh fruits instead of sweet snacks such as cookies, cakes and chocolate helps reduce consumption of sugars.
*Limiting intake of soft drinks, soda and other drinks high in sugars ( fruit juices, cordials and syrups, flavoured milks and yogurt drinks) also helps reduce intake of sugars.

17/04/2023

3. EAT LESS FAT
*Fats and oils and concentrated sources of energy. Eating too much, particularly the wrong kinds of fat,like saturated and industrially -produced trans-fats,can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
*Using unsaturated vegetable oils( olive,soy, sunflower or corn oil) rather than animal fats or oils high in saturated fats (butter,ghee,lard, coconut and palm oil) will help consume healthier fats.
*To avoid unhealthy weight gain, consumption of total fat should not exceed 30% of a person's overall energy intake.

14/04/2023

2. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
*They are important sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, plant protein and antioxidants.
*People with diets rich in fruits and vegetables have a significantly lower risk of obesity,heart disease,stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer.

12/04/2023

Here is some useful information,based on WHO recommendations to follow a healthy diet, and the benefits of doing so.

1. Breastfeed babies and young children: A healthy diet starts early in life- breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and may have longer -term health benefits,like reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing non-communicable diseases later in life.
Feeding babies exclusively with breast milk from birth to 6months of life is important for a healthy diet. It is also important to introduce a variety of safe and nutritious complementary foods at 6months of age, while continuing to breastfeed until your child is two years old and beyond.

05/04/2023

WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT MY DIET ????

A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects one against many chronic non-communicable disease, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially -produced trans-fats are essential for healthy living.

Nutritionist Annabelle...

03/04/2023

HOW IS IODINE DEFICIENCY PREVENTED

The best way to prevent iodine deficiency is to eat a diet that includes foods that contain iodine. Iodine can be found in:
*Certain fish, such as cod and tuna
*Shrimp, seaweed and other seafood
*Diary products, such as milk, yoghurt and cheese.

For people living in an area of the world with low levels of iodine, it is important to add iodine to foods that people commonly eat or to add iodine to salt ( iodized salt).

The amount of iodine you need every day depends on your age. Most adults should get 150micrograms of iodine daily. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should take a prenatal vitamin that contains 250micrograms of iodine daily. Not all prenatal vitamins contain iodine, so double check the nutrients on the bottle. Ask your healthcare provider if you should take a separate iodine supplement.

Nutritionist Annabelle...

31/03/2023

HOW IS IODINE DEFICIENCY TREATED.

Your healthcare provider will treat your iodine deficiency with iodine supplements. They may also recommend thyroid hormone supplements.
If your baby was born with iodine deficiency, the condition may be treated with thyroid hormone supplements. Depending on the severity of their condition, they may have to take thyroid hormones throughout their life.

Nutritionist Annabelle...

29/03/2023

HOW IS IODINE DEFICIENCY DIAGNOSED.

Iodine can be virtually diagnosed by a healthcare provider if you have an enlarged thyroid gland or goiter. They may order imaging tests, such as a thyroid ultrasound or a thyroid scan to measure your thyroid gland and examine it for abnormalities.
Your healthcare provider may also order a thyroid blood test. Low levels of thyroid hormone or high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH ) can indicate iodine deficiency. All newborn babies are checked for hypothyroidism through a blood test.

Nutritionist Annabelle...

27/03/2023

WHAT CAUSES IODINE DEFICIENCY

Iodine deficiency occurs when you don't get enough iodine in your diet. Iodine deficiency is a common condition in developing countries worldwide. People in areas far from water or at higher altitudes don't get enough iodine through seafood or diary. In addition, iodine is not added to table salt in some areas of the world.

Nutritionist Annabelle...

22/03/2023

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF IODINE DEFICIENCY
SYMPTOMS

The main symptom of iodine deficiency is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when your body's iodine level decreases and your thyroid gland can't produce thyroid hormone. This condition is also called underactive thyroid. It causes your metabolism to slow down, leading to fatigue, weight gain and the inability to tolerate cold. Other symptoms of iodine deficiency include:
*Infertility
*Puffy skin
*Hoarseness
*Confusion
*Scaly,dry skin
*Coarse, thinning hair

Nutritionist Annabelle...

20/03/2023

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF IODINE DEFICIENCY
SIGNS

One of the first signs of iodine deficiency is the enlargement of your thyroid. This is a condition called goiter. Your thyroid slowly grows larger as it tries to keep up with your body's demand for more thyroid hormone. If you have goiter, you may experience symptoms such as:
*Choking
*Difficulty swallowing
*Trouble breathing

Nutritionist Annabelle...

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