Category Archives: Nutrition

Arugula: Nutritional Values, Benefits and How to Use It?

Arugula is a green, leafy, cruciferous vegetable that has many health benefits, such as reducing the risk of cancer and diabetes. Read on to learn more Arugula is a green leafy vegetable that has many health benefits. It is full of antioxidants and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases such as cancer and… Read More »

10 Surprising Foods That Will Boost Your Workout Results

Going to the gym is only part of achieving visible results. Grocery shopping is another integral part of your overall health plan that shouldn’t be ignored. We’re making your next shopping trip easier with this list of dietitian-approved foods that can really boost your workout results. “The right foods and drinks can significantly boost performance,… Read More »

What Does the Research Really Show?

One in three adults regularly takes a multivitamin, a supplement containing more than one vitamin and mineral. [1] One popular formula is a “broad spectrum” multivitamin; This means it contains all or most vitamins and minerals in amounts that do not exceed the Recommended Daily Values ​​for these nutrients. [1] And if these are part… Read More »

8 Best Canned Foods Against High Blood Pressure

Trying to watch your sodium intake? Most people get too much, and excessive consumption can increase your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. So it’s even more important to keep sodium intake in check for those with high blood pressure, who make up nearly half of the adult population in the United States.… Read More »

Average US Diet Is Improving, But Remains Less Ideal For Many

A new study of more than 50,000 people highlights the suboptimal quality of the average U.S. diet. Results of the study, conducted by the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, show that more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults surveyed in 2020 had poor diet quality. Less… Read More »

Nigeria must shift focus beyond food to nutrition security – USSEC

The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) recently brought together prominent US Soybean industry leaders and exporters with key industry leaders from the Nigerian soybean value chain at its latest conference in Lagos. At the event, Lance RezacUSSEC President and Kevin RoepkeUSSEC Regional Director for South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa had the following interview: Josephine OkojieUSSEC’s… Read More »

High Protein Vegetables

Protein is important for many parts of your body, from your hair to your muscles, and is crucial for keeping your body’s structure healthy. You may know that legumes, dairy, meat, poultry, and seafood are sources of protein, but did you know that some vegetables are also packed with protein? While other vegetables also contain… Read More »

6 essential nutrients for diabetes

Good nutrition not only controls glucose levels but also keeps you energetic. Here are the essential nutrients that should be part of your daily diet for diabetes. Your eating habits have a significant impact on your overall health, especially on managing your blood sugar levels. For example, following a high-potassium diet may increase heart risk… Read More »