GI nutrition

GI nutrition

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GI nutrition episodes

  • Foods to Avoid for People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder
    Certain foods can trigger sickle cell crises or cause other health complications. In this episode, we explore the foods that should be avoided by individuals with sickle cell disease, such as processed foods, sugary drinks, and foods high in sodium.
    By understanding which foods can trigger complications, we can make informed choices and prioritize our health. So, let's jump right in and explore the foods that are best left off our plates.
    10 min
  • Inside Out: Stories of Resilience and Triumph
    From Sickle Cell to Self-Acceptance: A Warrior's Journey through Body Dysmorphia and Social Anxiety. Join host Alex as he shares his personal story, revealing the ups and downs of battling insecurities while fighting a chronic illness. Discover resilience, healing, and the power of self-love in this captivating episode.
    15 min
  • Can Diet Alone Prevent Sickle Cell Crises?
    Many people wonder if a change in diet can prevent sickle cell crises. In this episode, we examine the research and discuss the ways in which diet can help reduce the frequency and severity of crises. We also look at the importance of a holistic approach to managing the disease.
    9 min
  • Essential Micronutrients for Sickle Cell Disease Management
    This episode delves into the specific micronutrients that individuals with sickle cell disease need to manage their condition. We discuss the importance of iron, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and other key nutrients, and how they can be obtained through diet and supplements.
    11 min
  • The Role of Nutrition in Managing Sickle Cell Disease
    In this episode, we discuss the relationship between nutrition and sickle cell disease. We explore how certain nutrients affect the body's ability to manage the disease, and the impact of a balanced diet on overall health.
    Join us for a deep dive into the intersection of nutrition and sickle cell disease, and discover how small changes to your diet can make a big impact on your health and quality of life.
    9 min
  • Anti Diet Culture
    Anti-diet culture is a social movement that seeks to challenge the diet industry and promote body positivity. It's based on the idea that dieting is harmful, that everyone is beautiful just the way they are, and that we should focus on health, not weight.
    18 min
  • Everything in moderation
    Moderation in eating suggests dietary habits that avoid excessive consumption. so does eating everything in moderation actually make you healthy?
    Find out as Fetama and i discuss on moderation in eating.
    19 min
  • Food system and malnutrition
    Malnutrition affects all countries and one in three people. It takes many forms, from chronic hunger, to micronutrient deficiency, and from child stunting to obesity, and malnutrition remain a critical challenges for countries in their pursuit to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
    The 2020 ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition’ (SOFI) has shown that an
    additional 60 million people have
    been affected by hunger since 2014.
    Extrapolating this trend, it means that
    by 2030, 840 million people will be
    undernourished.
    A food system approach is needed to address malnutrition and it requires comprehensive programmes and coherent public policies that address both the supply and demand sides of food, as well as the food environment where consumers engage with a food system to make their food-related decisions. Listen as Ayooluwa and i discuss on the impact of a food system approach in combating malnutrition.
    15 min
  • Eco Nutrition

    As the human population continues to climb, and with global food sources predicted to completely run out by 2050, we need to be thinking more about what we eat not so much in relation to what certain foods do to our bodies, but to what they do to our environment. The topic of eco nutrition in coming years would gain more coverage especially in Africa where there's an urgent need for nutritionist to talk more on eco nutrition as a tool for both for eco sustainability and reduction of nutrition related disease increase. 

    Join lily and I as we delve into this topic eco nutrition. 

    You can also join the discussion in the comment section or leave us a message on our podcast.

    15 min

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