Essential fatty acids are the fats you can only get through diet; your body can’t make them. The two essential fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fat and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fat. Enzymes in your body convert ALA into longer chain omega-3 fats known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fats are crucial for your health and wellbeing. What omega-3 fats do Every human…
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Dietary Fat: Functions, Requirements and Healthy Sources
Read moreFat is likely the most feared macronutrient. How many times have you avoided eating an avocado, adding oil to your dressings or cooking with butter or coconut oil for fear of weight gain or heart disease? Trust me, you’re not alone! With guidelines insisting that…
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Egusi (Melon Seeds): Health & Nutrition Benefits
Read moreEgusi seeds come from bitter apple fruits. They are cholesterol-free and rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals, and possess superior medicinal and nutritional benefits. Egusi, also known as bitter apple seed, is native to Africa, Asia, Arab, and some Mediterranean countries. People in…
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Vitamin A: Food Sources, Benefits and Deficiency
Read moreLearn the best food sources, benefits and deficiency symptoms of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a general term that includes fat-soluble molecules, including retinol, retinyl palmitate, and beta-carotene. It was first discovered in 1913 by a group of researchers at the University of Wisconsin and…
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The Healthy Carbohydrates You Should Eat Regularly
Read moreCarbohydrates have a bad reputation that they shouldn’t. You should avoid or keep some of them to a minimum, but you should eat others in adequate quantities. In this blog post, I help you understand the healthy carbohydrates you should prioritise in your diet. I…