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By Asunta Simoloka Termitomyces titanicus mushrooms, believed to be the largest edible mushrooms, grow wildly at the beginning of the rainy season in Zambia. The impressive nutritional profile of termitomyces…
By Asunta Simoloka Body weight, including body mass index, is widely used as the exclusive indicator of wellness. However, a growing body of evidence shows waist size and fitness level…
By Asunta Simoloka Like the body, the human mind is designed to thrive on exercise. Inactivity creates a hostile environment that keeps the human mind from functioning optimally. Exercise is…
By Asunta Simoloka Mulberries, fruits known as ‘marubeni’ in Zambia, have nutrients that promote good health and create a perfect antidote for numerous diseases. Mulberries are endowed with lots of…
By Asunta SimolokaSoft drinks, defined as carbonated, non alcoholic beverages, are typical in modern diets. Some experts have dubbed added sugar in soft drinks as an ‘invisible killer.’ Added sugar…
By Asunta Simoloka Dioscorea roots, known in Zambia as Lusala, underscore the unmatched nutrition that people forego when they abandon indigenous foods. This healthy tuber contains iron and copper, essential…