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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

In this episode i and deepalakshmi delve into the limitation of myplate's guide to healthy eating and the difficulties of applying the guide in a developing country condition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginutrition/message