3,113 ViewsBy 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 to be more dependable indicators of wellness, and strongly implies that the role of weight as the sole indicator of wellness is overstated. The […]
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3,511 ViewsBy 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 the ultimate mood booster that stimulates production of feel-good hormones known as endorphins while suppressing the secretion of stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Given […]
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4,513 ViewsBy 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 iron, essential for avoiding and treating anemia or low blood count. Iron also boosts the oxygen carrying capacity of blood thereby improving oxygen distribution […]
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5,062 Views 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 is extracted sugar, like table sugar, added to food, it should not be confused with healthy sugar that naturally exists in food, fruit, […]
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149,808 ViewsBy 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 for the formation of red blood cells and B vitamins needed by the body for various metabolic processes. Lusala is loaded with fiber, a […]
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