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Nutrition LIFE, Umuahia (2026)

10/11/2025

I am so sure that you've heard this one since childhood “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Even some professionals say it.

Sounds too noble, right? Like skipping it means your day is doomed before it even starts.

But let’s pause a bit. Who said that, and why did we believe it so quickly?

It turns out, the phrase didn’t come from some deep nutritional truth. It came from early cereal advertisements.

Yes, companies trying to sell cornflakes and oats needed a slogan that made people feel guilty for missing breakfast. And it worked. Decades later, we still repeat it like scripture.

Now, here’s the thing: breakfast can be important, but not in the blanket way we’ve been made to believe it. Like I will continue to say, what matters isn’t when you eat; it’s what and how much you eat.

If you’re waking up to bread and butter with a sugary beverage every morning, that’s not sacred. That’s just dessert disguised as breakfast.

But if your mornings start with something balanced and moderate like a boiled yam with vegetable sauce, your body gets a calm, steady start.

And some people genuinely don’t feel hungry early in the morning. Forcing food down just to “keep metabolism running” doesn’t help much. Your body doesn’t work on alarm-clock rules. It works based on need.

So maybe instead of worshipping breakfast as “the most important,” we should start asking, “what does my body need this morning, and when?”

Because truth be told, it’s not breakfast that defines your health. It’s your daily eating pattern, portions, choices and a little bit on timing that tell the whole story.

Now tell me: are you a breakfast loyalist, or one of those who would rather delay till hunger calls anytime of the day?

06/11/2025

So, a diabetic person is told to avoid fruits. And somehow, everyone nods in agreement like it’s the wisest thing ever said.

Really? Fruits, the same things packed with fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and water?

Let’s talk about this fear of fruit as a diabetic.

I get it. Fruits contain natural sugar, and when you hear “sugar,” your brain automatically goes, “danger.” But here’s what most people miss: not all sugars behave the same way in your body.

The sugar in fruits doesn’t act like the one in soft drinks, pastries or biscuits. Fruits come with fiber that slows down how fast the sugar hits your bloodstream.

They also come with nutrients that help your cells function better vitamin C, potassium, folate, antioxidants… all the good stuff your body actually needs to stay healthy.

Now, can fruit be a problem? Yes, when eaten wrongly. Blending five bananas and two apples into a smoothie isn’t the same as eating one banana with a handful of groundnuts. Juices, fruit salads drowned in milk, or overripe fruits taken in excess those can push your blood sugar up.

But to say “avoid fruits completely” is like saying “stop breathing because the air is polluted.” It’s not the fruit; it’s how and what amount you eat matters.

So maybe the better conversation is: which fruit, how much, and how often? Because fruit isn’t the enemy. Ignorance is.

Now I’m curious, do you avoid fruits because of your blood sugar, or do you still take them in moderation? Let’s talk, what’s your fruit routine like these days?

31/10/2025

It’s unbelievable how something as ordinary as oil has become a villain today.
You fry one plantain and suddenly the internet thinks you’re poisoning yourself.

The truth remains that not all seed oils are bad. What matters is how you use them and how often.
Sunflower oil, the real groundnut oil, soy oil, they’re not demons. They’re just misunderstood.

Most are rich in polyunsaturated fats that actually help your heart.
The real harm comes when we reuse them over and over and or drown our meals in deep-fried everything.
That’s not an oil problem. That’s a lifestyle problem.

Balance is the keyword. Palm oil for flavor, vegetable oil for stir-fry, olive oil when you can.
Nutrition isn’t about canceling food it’s about understanding how best to prepare them.

So before you throw out your oil bottle in fear, ask yourself:
is it really the oil… or how you’ve been using it?

28/10/2025

Many people have been told to stop eating meat because they heard it causes cancer.”

I just nod when I hear such thing because I have heard such lines myself too many times.

Almost every week, there is always a new headline saying red meat causes cancer. But here is what people don’t always understand is that the studies are talking about too much red meat, especially when it is processed or burnt.

It is not the red meat itself that is the problem, it is the how it's prepared and how much you consume.

When meat is fried, burnt, or smoked using some materials on it and for too long (like our beloved suya, pepper soup meat, or that smoky barbecue at every Nigerian party), it forms compounds that can harm your gut over time. That is the real concern.

But before you start avoiding beef completely, remember, meat is also rich in iron, zinc, and B12, nutrients that keep your blood and energy strong.

So the goal is not to run away from meat, it is to eat in moderation.
Eat more vegetables and fiber with it. Cut down on the burning and use of certain materials for the barbeque or smoking. And maybe… not every night has to be suya night.

Because health is not in extremes, it is in wisdom to understand moderation.

Tell me, when last did you eat meat without feeling guilty?

27/10/2025

I've heard a lot of people demonize our African foods of having so much carbohydrate. They condemn carbohydrate containing foods generally as though they are the cause of global pandemic we have in Non communicable diseases today.

They often say things like, “I have stopped eating bread, rice and garri for good".

I would smile and ask, “So what do you eat now?”
Some would proudly reply, “I am on Keto now".

And that is where the problem starts.

Let’s be honest, does Keto "work"? keto "works" for weight loss, especially at the beginning. When you drastically cut down carbs, your body starts burning fat for fuel. The process is called ketosis, and yes, it can make you drop weight very fast.

Most people who go strict Keto in Nigeria don’t really understand what they are doing. They stop eating eba, rice, and yam, but then start overloading on meat, butter, and oil. Some even develop kidney issues from the excess protein and dehydration.

Instead of chasing low carb, what if we started chasing high fiber foods?
Because that is where the real magic happens.

Fiber slows down how sugar enters your blood. It helps you stay full longer, keeps your gut healthy, and even lowers cholesterol. studies has shown that diets rich in fiber reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease far better than cutting carbs completely.

So instead of avoiding Nigerian foods, learn to eat them wisely.
Take beans and vegetable stew with fish, or boiled unripe plantain with garden egg sauce. These meals are high in fiber and still satisfy you without sending your sugar up.

The truth is, your body needs carbs, but it also needs fiber to use them well.

So before you join the next Keto related trend and carbohydrate mob attack, ask yourself, is this diet helping me build a healthy life, or just helping me lose weight fast?

I need to hear from you, are you one of those that have demonized carbohydrate and have instituted a mob attack to cancel carbohydrate foods?

24/10/2025

Every December, someone somewhere will announce they are “turning vegetarian.” By February, they are back to eating suya and goat meat pepper soup, pretending it’s just a cheat day.

I’ve seen it play out again and again.
People dump animal foods overnight because someone on the internet said “meat causes cancer.”
Then after two months, they start feeling weak, dizzy, and tired.

Here’s what’s actually going on.
Plant-based eating is not about hating meat. Read that again. It’s about leaning more on natural, unprocessed foods, vegetables, beans, fruits, whole grains, and nuts.

Studies show Nigerians who eat more plant-based meals have better cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart health.

But cutting out all animal foods completely can backfire.
You may miss out on key nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and complete protein.

That’s why people on extreme plant-based diets sometimes experience fatigue, pale skin, loss of muscle, poor immunity, and even hormonal imbalance.

So what’s the smart move?
Don’t pick sides. Eat your beans and vegetables proudly, but add fish, eggs, chicken, or milk in moderation.
One plate can hold both ogbono soup with fish and beans porridge. It's balance over bias.

Food shouldn’t divide us. It should nourish us. Your body doesn’t need extremes, it needs moderation based on information.

Have you ever tried going fully plant-based before? How long did you last before the aroma of grilled suya broke your focus?

24/10/2025

I used to think fasting was only for people trying to lose weight.
Until I realized some people are unknowingly fasting already.

You know those days you get so busy that you skip breakfast and eat around 2 pm?
That’s what many call “intermittent fasting.”

It’s simply an eating pattern where you alternate between eating and fasting periods.
Some go with 16:8 meaning you fast for 16 hours and eat within an 8-hour window.

Others do 14:10 depending on their lifestyle and health goals.

Now here’s the twist
Fasting is not magic. It’s a tool.
And like every tool, how you use it determines the result.

For someone with diabetes, long hours without food might lead to low blood sugar. But for others, it can improve insulin sensitivity, help with weight management, and reduce inflammation.

So before you rush to try the next “miracle” fasting plan you saw online, pause. Your body isn’t an experiment. It’s a system that deserves understanding.

Start small, stay consistent, and remember the goal isn’t just to skip food, it’s to give your body space to heal.

Please, have you ever tried fasting intentionally, not just skipping meals out of busyness?

24/10/2025

I think everytime someone says “carbs are evil,” a loaf of bread somewhere would probably be rolling its eyes in shock.

The internet’s been hosting this endless food war between carbohydrate and fat for decades. Keto fans would swear that carbs cause everything everything evil from belly fat to heartbreak.😄😄😄

Meanwhile, some people treat dietary fat like poison and they say that they clog your arteries in one bite.

But science says the body isn’t that dramatic. Both carbs and fats are fuel. Your brain actually needs glucose to think straight, and your cells rely on healthy fats to absorb vitamins and build hormones.

The real villain? Refinement and excess.

Refined carbs: white bread, pastries, sugary drinks, spike blood sugar and crash it right after. That’s why you feel tired and crave more.

Bad fats: mostly trans fats and too many deep-fried foods, they raise LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) and risk inflammation.

But whole grain carbohydrates like brown rice, oats, and beans? They come with fiber that slows down sugar release.

And healthy fats like avocado, nuts, olive oil, fatty fish actually protect your heart.

The problem was never carbs or fats. It’s the obsession we have with picking sides just to suit our own biases.

Maybe the smarter question isn’t “Which should I cut out?” but what quantity do I need to consume or how much balance can I handle without losing my mind or my metabolism?

Which side are you in this argument, are you team carb or team fat?

09/10/2025

"Diabetes runs in my family.”

I’ve heard that line too many times, usually followed by a sigh, like fate already won.

A woman once told me her father lost his sight to diabetes, her brother was on insulin, and her mother was already struggling. She thought she was next.

But she decided something different that the run would stop with her.
She learned to eat better with her personalized meal plan, move more, manage stress, and track her blood sugar.

Years later, she’s still healthy and she’s the one inspiring her siblings to take control too.

Family history doesn’t mean destiny.
Genes can make you more vulnerable, but your daily lifestyle determines whether those genes stay asleep or wake up.

If diabetes “runs in your family,” maybe it’s time to be the one who slows it down or stops it completely.

You don’t have to do it alone.
Send me a message or book a consultation today, and let’s create a personalized plan to help you stay ahead of diabetes before it ever catches up with you.

08/10/2025

We often say it, diabetes can’t be reversed. But what if I told you that the truth is a little more complicated?

If you’ve ever wondered whether your diagnosis is permanent as a diabetic, you’re not alone and the answer might surprise you.

Reversal. Remission. Recovery. Big words, but do they really mean freedom from diabetes?

Most people think once you have diabetes, that’s it. A lifelong battle. No turning back.

But what if I told you there’s a quiet truth the world doesn’t talk about enough "you can’t cure diabetes", but you can silence it.

I once worked with a 42 year old man who came was so exhausted mentally, physically, emotionally. His sugar levels were always high, his doctor had placed him on insulin, and he almost gave up when we met through a friend of his.

Six months later, that same man showed me his lab results showing normal glucose levels no insulin, no spikes, no symptoms.

Did he “cure” diabetes? Not really.
What he achieved is called remission, a state where his blood sugar stayed in range without medications because he changed the environment that caused the problem in the first place.

Type 2 diabetes can go quiet when you tackle the root causes: poor diet, physical inactivity, excessive weight, and chronic stress.

It’s not magic. It’s consistency, discipline, and the right plan backed by knowledge, not hype.

If you’re tired of fighting diabetes alone with lots of frustration, it’s time to learn what remission really means and how to get there.

Send me a DM to join our diabetes support community and llet us help you start your journey to remission, one meal, one mindset shift at a time.

06/10/2025

“You’re eating less, walking more… yet your blood sugar won’t drop. Why?”

As a Dietitian that works more with diabetics, I hear this question all the time.

People tell me,
“I’ve stopped taking sugar.”
“I don’t even eat rice again.”
“I walk every evening.”

Yet… my blood sugar refuses to drop, why?

This was the same story with Mrs. Grace. She tried everything she knew but her numbers stayed high.

When we checked, we discovered her body was producing what it should, but it wasn’t working as it should.
It’s like her body had the “key,” but the “lock” wasn’t opening anymore.

That’s what happens before diabetes fully shows up, your body starts struggling to use sugar properly, no matter how hard you try to do the right things.

And this can be caused by a mix of everyday things we often overlook:

🔷 The kind of food we eat daily

🔷 When and how often we eat

🔷 How much we move our bodies

🔷 How well we sleep

🔷 Even how much we stress

So, when your body stops using sugar properly, the sugar starts building up in your blood and that’s when the story changes.

Here’s the truth:
The journey to better blood sugar isn’t just about avoiding sugar, it’s about helping your body work the way it should again.

If your blood sugar has been stubborn or you’ve been told you’re “borderline,” please don’t wait till it gets worse.

I’ve explained all you need to know about this diabetes in simple everyday language in my book “Dear Diabetic.”

Or you can also book a one-on-one consultation with me through so we can help your body find its balance again, naturally and sustainably without using any dependent product.

Check the comments for link to Dear Diabetic.

30/09/2025

I once worked with a client who put pain told me that she has spent over a million Naira in buying herbal and tea product for diabetes. This is a story for another day. We need to declare war on these wicked people ripping off sick people in the name of providing solution based on myth.

Some would say, avoid sugar. Others would say, drink bitter leaf. They will say buy herbs that will cure you. But guess what? They all lied to you to. Let’s crush 7 of the biggest diabetes myths keeping many confused.

🚫 Myth 1: Eating too much sugar directly causes diabetes

👉 Truth: Sugar alone doesn’t cause diabetes. Type 1 is autoimmune, and Type 2 is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and insulin resistance. Too much sugar + other risks may contribute, but it’s not the sole cause.

🚫 Myth 2: Herbal products can cure diabetes

👉 Truth: From “agbo” to packaged supplements, none of them cure diabetes. They may help temporarily lower blood sugar, but stopping medical care is dangerous.

🚫 Myth 3: Bitter foods like bitter leaf, aloe vera, or “agbo” can cure diabetes

👉 Truth: No bitter food or drink is a cure. At best, they may mildly affect blood sugar. At worst, they cause harm when abused.

🚫 Myth 4: Eating bitter things is only meant for people with diabetes

👉 Truth: Bitter foods are healthy for everyone, not just people with diabetes. They provide nutrients and antioxidants but they don’t replace treatment.

🚫 Myth 5: If you avoid sugar completely, you won’t have diabetes

👉 Truth: Diabetes isn’t just about sugar. It’s about insulin and how your body processes all carbs, not sugar alone.

🚫 Myth 6: Once you start drugs or insulin, you’ll depend on them forever because they are addictive

👉 Truth: Diabetes medications are not addictive. They’re life-saving. Stopping them suddenly can cause serious complications.

🚫 Myth 7: Diabetes means no enjoyment no swallow, no fruits, no parties

👉 Truth: Nigerians with diabetes can enjoy fufu, rice, beans, and fruits in the right portions and with balance. It’s about management, not punishment.

Diabetes myths spread faster than the facts. Don’t fall for them knowledge is your best medicine.

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