You’ve probably heard the terms fructose, glucose and sucrose before. You may even know that they’re all types of sugar. But do you know how they differ from one another, or whether some are better for you than others? We…

Here I was one summer day and feeling unwell.  After a while, I started dragging my feet, as I was in pain and could not walk properly.  I started taking Morphine and Codeine plus Paracetamol and Ibuprofen over the next…

Here I was researching the reason why people in their thirties and forties are having strokes.  I then came across articles that said one of the causes of stroke is Sickle Cell.  Now, I felt the need to read some…

As someone with Sickle Cell, I have grown up to learn how to look after myself as much as I can.  Prior to now, I used to eat anything and anyhow, especially when I was unwell, as the last thing…

What is health and fitness? In order for you to be healthy, you will have to be fit and by that I mean getting in shape or having an exercise regime.  I suppose its about being mindful of your diet…

Both the white and yolk of an egg are rich in nutrients – proteins, vitamins and minerals with the yolk also containing cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. Eggs are an important and versatile ingredient for cooking, as…

Due to not having sufficient blood as a Sickle Cell sufferer, it is important to make sure that we eat food that have these six basic nutrients and take supplements if necessary: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates can be grouped into two categories:…

Molasses is a dense, viscous byproduct obtained from the processing of sugar cane and sugar beet into table sugar. It derives its name from the Latin word for honey, Mel. Its viscosity and thick texture gave rise to the famous designation of something…

If you suffer from Sickle Cell or know someone who does, encourage them or make sure that you eat food filled with fibre, as such foods have a positive impact on one’s health and well being.  Fibre helps to move…

Today, I want to talk about the issue of Sickle Cell and depression.  Do people with Sickle Cell suffer from depression?  I believe the answer is yes.  As you know, when one is having a full Sickle Cell crises, you…