A new global report reveals that child malnutrition continues to pose a serious threat to millions of children under five, with progress stagnating or even regressing in many parts of the world. The Joint Malnutrition Estimates 2025 Edition, published by…
You have probably heard someone being told not to eat certain foods because they contain a lot of cholesterol while being recommended to eat others.What is cholesterol? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines Cholesterol as a fat-like substance, found in…
By Dr Benson Nasasira The origins of sugar are thought to have been on the Islands of Polynesia from where it spread to India. Emperor Darius of Persia then invaded India and discovered this rare honey that came in the…
High cholesterol levels are linked to heart disease, the world’s leading cause of death. According to healthline.com, the trick to managing your cholesterol levels lies in your diet. These foods can lower cholesterol and improve other risk factors for heart…
The sugar molecule is the simplest form of carbohydrate, according to MayoClinic.com. Sugar gets absorbed into the bloodstream and becomes blood sugar, or glucose, where it acts as fuel for your entire body for functions ranging from breathing to jogging.…
Jackline Babirye, a mother of three is still breastfeeding her 3-year old girl and is not bothered by those saying the gal is too old. “I don’t see myself putting her off the breast; she will refuse it herself,” Babirye…
