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LEADING CHANGE THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Dietary Health


Intermittent Fasting: Types, How It Works, and Health Benefits
Intermittent fasting involves scheduled periods of voluntary abstinence from food and caloric beverages, followed by periods of normal eating. During fasting, the body undergoes several changes, including hormonal shifts, cellular repair processes, and metabolic adjustments that may contribute to health benefits. During a fast, insulin levels drop, human growth hormone increases, and cellular processes like autophagy are activated, aiding in fat burning, tissue repair, and ov

Pharm. Onyehalu Jennifer
Jul 183 min read


Your Gut, Your Mood: The Science Behind the Gut-Brain Connection
The gut-brain axis describes the two-way communication that occurs between our gut and brain. Signals travel through various pathways, including hormones, nerves, and immune responses.
A prime example is the vagus nerve, which transmits signals between the gut and brain. This connection enables the gut microbiome, the trillions of microorganisms living in our intestines, to affect our mood and behavior.

Pharm. Onyehalu Jennifer
Jul 73 min read


You Are What You Eat-And So Is Your Brain
What you feed your body, you feed your mind—or starve it

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 254 min read


Blood Orange: The Sweet Citrus with a Dark Side (and Health Perks!)
Blood orange is a unique variety of your common sweet orange which stands out among oranges....

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 244 min read


Is Hot Dog The Link Between Diet and Colon Cancer?
The method we use in cooking our meat determines how harmful or healthy it turns out. Cooking methods such as grilling or frying at high temperature have been tied to producing carcinogenic substances known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 234 min read


The B12 Buzz: Why Every Vegan Needs to Listen
vegan lifestyle has many proven health and environmental benefits, including weight management, lower cholesterol levels and reduced risk of heart disease.

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 123 min read


Is Your Next Meal Laced with Plastic?
Let’s talk about plastics for a bit. Did you know small pieces of plastics can be found in the food we eat, the air we breathe and even our water supplies and they affect our health?

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 114 min read


Let it Ripen, Carbide Free
our nutrient packed fruits could pose as an actual danger to our health.

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 103 min read


Peppery! is that all it does? Think again!
While Capsaicin may momentarily upset your stomach, your body can adapt over time, allowing you to enjoy its benefits without discomfort.

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 63 min read


Okra: Nature’s Green Gold in a Pod
Next time you plan your meals, consider including okra. Whether in savory dishes or as refreshing okra water, you're making an excellent choice for your health.

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
Jun 54 min read


Discover the Incredible Health Benefits of Beetroot and Why You Should Add It to Your Diet
For those grappling with hypertension, incorporating beetroot into your diet could be an effective and delicious way to manage blood pressure.

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
May 263 min read


It's Unhealthy to Eat these foods when treating Hepatitis
Specific dietary changes can help manage hepatitis, boost liver function, and prevent further harm.

Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
May 244 min read


Vegetable Oils Endanger Your Heart; Here is What We Know
Vegetable oil is highly beneficial, but the method of processing introduces harmful toxins that pose higher health challenges to us all.
Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
May 194 min read


Forbidden Rice is the Healthiest Rice Variety for Diabetics
Those managing diabetes should aim to make thoughtful dietary choices that balance blood sugar levels while savoring different flavors. Embracing the diverse world of rice allows for delicious, healthy meals that cater to individual dietary needs.
Titilayo Abodunrin (Nutritionist)
May 183 min read
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