My name is Tola Dehinde and as someone born with the Sickle Cell genes, (HBSS), I know a great deal about the disease. I know a lot about being in and out of hospital, and I also know about helping…
If there is a question that I get asked a lot, it is about, what should people with Sickle Cell eat, in order to stay strong and healthy and most especially out of hospital? With sickle Cell, it is important…
There are some amazing avocado benefits for your health and appearance because they are rich in nutrients. Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium….
Lamb is the meat of the sheep that is less than a year old. Its meat is less fatty than its older counterparts, mutton and hogget. Common lamb cuts are the leg, rack, roast, ribs, and loin chops. Aside…
Why should I eat sardines? You’ll be surprised by the answer. Sardines are one of the highest sources of essential omega-3 fatty acids on the planet, and they include many other important trace minerals and vitamins. If you’re currently not consuming sardines very often, but you’ll likely want to change…
Cucumbers are extremely beneficial for overall health, especially during the summer since they are mostly made of water and important nutrients that are essential for the human body. The flesh of cucumbers is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid while…
I would like to focus on our attitude and behaviour; what I mean by that is, for someone with Sickle Cell, I need a lot of care and rely on the people around me to support me when I am…
Whether you refer to a tomato as a fruit or a vegetable, there is no doubt that a tomato is a nutrient-dense, super-food that most people should be eating more of. The tomato has been referred to as a…
Lettuce Nutrition Facts Lettuce contains moisture, energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, and sugars. The minerals and vitamins found in lettuce include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, zinc along with vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B-6, C, A, E, and vitamin K. Health Benefits Of Lettuce Anti-inflammatory Agent Lettuce possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help…
Raw honey is honey (nectar from flowers) that is pure, unheated, unpasteurized and unprocessed. This is perhaps one of the most important characteristics and health benefits of the final product, as it preserves all the natural vitamins, enzymes, phytonutrients and…
