Food and Health

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ultra-processed foods have been demonised for decades, with gloomy warnings that they make us fat and raise our risk of cancer. Read…

Reading Time: < 1 minute A big fan of fibre-rich foods, Dr Klodas, has explained why such foods are good for you. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute For many Nigerians, regular intake of sugar-sweetened beverages is seen as enjoyment. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute The ultra-processed food takeover of our supermarket shelves has reached a crescendo. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s a dilemma most people face but can never seem to get a straight answer when searching online — what foods are…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Bournvita has become a household name over the years. Since its development in the 1920s, the chocolate malt drink is being marketed…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can slash the chances of miscarriage by up to 61 per cent, research suggests….

Reading Time: < 1 minute Historically, seeing a child with type 2 diabetes would have been almost unheard of for a paediatrician like me. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute They’re branded as healthy alternatives, with claims of being high in fibre or packed with vitamins on their packaging. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute You’ve heard of artificial sweeteners, but a new proposal could thrust artificial salt into the spotlight. Read More