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July 10, 2026World Self-Care Month 2026: Self-Care Complements Healthcare
Each year from 24 June to 24 July, the world observes World Self-Care Month, a reminder that many of the most important decisions affecting our health […]
June 19, 2026The Three Things Every World Cup Fan Should Remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks
The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is a global emotional event. Across countries, cultures, homes, workplaces, restaurants, viewing centres, fan parks, […]
June 19, 2026Tiger Nuts and Male Sexual Health: What Does the Science Really Say?
Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) have been enjoyed for centuries in many parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Despite their name, tiger nuts are not […]
June 11, 2026Mangoes: Nature’s Sweet Gift of the Season
Mango season is here, and for many people that means enjoying one of nature’s sweetest gifts at its very best. Whether eaten fresh from the fruit, […]
June 11, 2026World Food Safety Day: A Focus on Safety of Street Foods
Each year on June 7, the world observes World Food Safety Day, a global initiative that highlights the importance of safe food in protecting health, preventing […]
June 1, 2026Oranges, Tangerines, and Lemons: Small Fruits with Big Benefits for Men
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to reflect on the lifestyle choices that support health, wellbeing, and healthy ageing among men. Coincidentally, it is also […]
May 22, 2026More Than a Beverage: What Tea Means for Health, Culture, and Sustainability
On May 21st, the world marked International Tea Day, an observance led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to celebrate one […]
May 14, 2026Ageing and Longevity: Lessons from a 109-year-old
I am intrigued by stories about healthy aging and longevity. My readings consistently show that people who live the longest often follow relatively simple lifestyles shaped […]
May 14, 2026Salt off the Table: Why This Rule Could Save Lives
May 11th–17th is observed globally as Salt Awareness Week – a campaign aimed at drawing attention to the health risks associated with excessive salt intake and […]
April 4, 2026The Problem with Nutrition Advice on Social Media – Lessons from a study Among University Students
The way people learn about food is changing, moving beyond lecture halls and health facilities into the everyday spaces of our phones, where a scroll, a […]
March 17, 2026Managing Chronic Constipation in Adults: New Evidence-Based Dietary Guidance
Chronic constipation is more common than many people realize. It affects about 1 in 10 adults worldwide and can significantly affect quality of life. Many people […]
February 27, 2026Beyond Personal Choice: Understanding the Social and Environmental Drivers of Overweight and Obesity in Ghana
Overweight and obesity are rising rapidly in Ghana and the trend is especially concerning among women of reproductive age. While many people assume weight gain is […]
February 2, 2026Why You Should Be Interested In Your Country’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
National food-based dietary guidelines matter. They shape what children eat in schools, what patients are served in hospitals, how public funds are spent on food procurement, […]
January 26, 2026A Question from a Reader on Fasting – and my Response based on the evidence
This week, a reader reached out with a question that many people find themselves asking after a period of intentional fasting. While participating in a church […]
January 10, 2026Learning To Stay Healthy in the New Year – Focus on the Basics
A new year often brings renewed motivation to take better care of our health. But in a world overflowing with health advice, that intention can quickly […]
January 1, 2026Why Healthy Eating Should Be Your Top Personal Priority in the New Year
2026 is here with us! With hope and renewed determination to start off well, many of us are already planning for a healthier, more purposeful year. […]
November 26, 2025Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes? – Revisiting a Popular Question
Every November, as we mark Diabetes Awareness Month, one question resurfaces: Does eating sugar cause diabetes? For decades, this question has driven nutrition debates, yet the science […]
November 26, 2025PMS and Diet
As each academic year draws to a close, it is always rewarding to see the impact of student research come to life. This year, one interesting […]
October 23, 2025Breast Cancer Treatments and Malnutrition
Across Ghana, breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women. Each year, several women are diagnosed, and while advances in surgery, chemotherapy, and […]
October 6, 2025Eating Fruits and Vegetables in the Era of Galamsey
Recent studies and media reports have drawn attention to the growing threat of heavy metal contamination in Ghana’s food system, particularly in fruits and vegetables grown […]
October 6, 2025Urban Diets in Ghana Are Changin
A recent mixed-methods study conducted in a suburb in the heart of Accra, led by a colleague describes how urban diets in Ghana are changing. Once […]
September 22, 2025Avocado Seeds: Unlocking Anti-Inflammatory Benefits and Promoting Sustainability
For many of us, the only part of the avocado (pear, as we call it here) we find useful is the creamy green flesh, which we […]
September 16, 2025Diet Therapy: A Practical Approach to Managing Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
My colleagues recently published a great article on management of diabetes mellitus – I share some highlights of their work in this article. Diabetes is on […]
September 16, 2025When Lettuce Becomes a Treasure
Lettuce often gets overlooked as just another leafy green tossed into salads. But when it grows in your own backyard, it becomes something far more valuable […]
July 14, 2025Rethinking Everyday Choices: Cutting Back on Processed Meats, Sugary Drinks, Trans Fats – And Reading Food Labels
In today’s fast-paced world, reaching for a pie, sausage roll or sipping a chilled fizzy drink may feel like a convenient treat. But when these habits […]
August 5, 2026Were You Breastfed as an Infant?
As we mark World Breastfeeding Week (1st -7th August), here is a question that takes many of us back to the very beginning of life: Were […]
July 27, 2026World Brain Day 2026: Protecting Your Brain Starts Long Before Old Age
World Brain Day is a global initiative led by the World Federation of Neurology to raise awareness about neurological health and encourage actions that protect the […]
- July 10, 2026
World Self-Care Month 2026: Self-Care Complements Healthcare
Each year from 24 June to 24 July, the world observes World Self-Care Month, a reminder that many of the most important decisions affecting our health […]
- June 19, 2026
The Three Things Every World Cup Fan Should Remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks
The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is a global emotional event. Across countries, cultures, homes, workplaces, restaurants, viewing centres, fan parks, […]
- June 19, 2026
Tiger Nuts and Male Sexual Health: What Does the Science Really Say?
Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) have been enjoyed for centuries in many parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Despite their name, tiger nuts are not […]
- June 11, 2026
Mangoes: Nature’s Sweet Gift of the Season
Mango season is here, and for many people that means enjoying one of nature’s sweetest gifts at its very best. Whether eaten fresh from the fruit, […]
- June 11, 2026
World Food Safety Day: A Focus on Safety of Street Foods
Each year on June 7, the world observes World Food Safety Day, a global initiative that highlights the importance of safe food in protecting health, preventing […]
- June 1, 2026
Oranges, Tangerines, and Lemons: Small Fruits with Big Benefits for Men
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to reflect on the lifestyle choices that support health, wellbeing, and healthy ageing among men. Coincidentally, it is also […]
- May 14, 2026
Ageing and Longevity: Lessons from a 109-year-old
I am intrigued by stories about healthy aging and longevity. My readings consistently show that people who live the longest often follow relatively simple lifestyles shaped […]
- May 14, 2026
Salt off the Table: Why This Rule Could Save Lives
May 11th–17th is observed globally as Salt Awareness Week – a campaign aimed at drawing attention to the health risks associated with excessive salt intake and […]
- April 4, 2026
The Problem with Nutrition Advice on Social Media – Lessons from a study Among University Students
The way people learn about food is changing, moving beyond lecture halls and health facilities into the everyday spaces of our phones, where a scroll, a […]
- February 2, 2026
Why You Should Be Interested In Your Country’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
National food-based dietary guidelines matter. They shape what children eat in schools, what patients are served in hospitals, how public funds are spent on food procurement, […]
January 19, 2026A Closer Look at a 21-Day Religious Fast
Fasting season is here again, and I set out to explore the health effects of fasting, particularly the type of fasting commonly practised in churches during […]
- January 10, 2026
Learning To Stay Healthy in the New Year – Focus on the Basics
A new year often brings renewed motivation to take better care of our health. But in a world overflowing with health advice, that intention can quickly […]
- January 1, 2026
Why Healthy Eating Should Be Your Top Personal Priority in the New Year
2026 is here with us! With hope and renewed determination to start off well, many of us are already planning for a healthier, more purposeful year. […]
- November 26, 2025
PMS and Diet
As each academic year draws to a close, it is always rewarding to see the impact of student research come to life. This year, one interesting […]
- October 23, 2025
Breast Cancer Treatments and Malnutrition
Across Ghana, breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women. Each year, several women are diagnosed, and while advances in surgery, chemotherapy, and […]
- September 16, 2025
Diet Therapy: A Practical Approach to Managing Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
My colleagues recently published a great article on management of diabetes mellitus – I share some highlights of their work in this article. Diabetes is on […]
- September 16, 2025
When Lettuce Becomes a Treasure
Lettuce often gets overlooked as just another leafy green tossed into salads. But when it grows in your own backyard, it becomes something far more valuable […]
August 14, 2025How Brisk Walking Can Help Control Blood Sugar and Lower Blood Pressure
Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are on the rise in Ghana. This week I share highlights of some local research that looked at impact […]
July 29, 2025So Why Are We Lacking Vitamin D?
Much of West Africa, Ghana included is blessed with abundant sunlight all year round. Many people assume that living in a sunny climate automatically protects one […]
July 9, 2025Oranges: A Fresh and Nutritious Choice This Season
This week, a kind couple gifted me a paper bag full of oranges freshly picked from their backyard, a simple gesture that inspired this article. Oranges […]
June 27, 2025Breathe Easier with Better Nutrition – Eating to Fight Respiratory Infections
The arrival of the rains and relatively cold weather often signal the start of flu season, bringing with it a rise in coughs, colds, and other […]
June 18, 2025Breakfast, Supper and Cholesterol Levels
Many people understand that reducing saturated and trans fats and increasing dietary fibre can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. However, the impact of when we eat (meal timing) […]
June 12, 2025DIETARY STRATEGIES IN MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing public health concern in Ghana. Recent reports indicate that about 13.3% of the population is affected, with many cases […]
- July 10, 2026
World Self-Care Month 2026: Self-Care Complements Healthcare
Each year from 24 June to 24 July, the world observes World Self-Care Month, a reminder that many of the most important decisions affecting our health […]
- June 19, 2026
The Three Things Every World Cup Fan Should Remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks
The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is a global emotional event. Across countries, cultures, homes, workplaces, restaurants, viewing centres, fan parks, […]
- June 19, 2026
Tiger Nuts and Male Sexual Health: What Does the Science Really Say?
Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) have been enjoyed for centuries in many parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Despite their name, tiger nuts are not […]
- June 11, 2026
Mangoes: Nature’s Sweet Gift of the Season
Mango season is here, and for many people that means enjoying one of nature’s sweetest gifts at its very best. Whether eaten fresh from the fruit, […]
- June 11, 2026
World Food Safety Day: A Focus on Safety of Street Foods
Each year on June 7, the world observes World Food Safety Day, a global initiative that highlights the importance of safe food in protecting health, preventing […]
- June 1, 2026
Oranges, Tangerines, and Lemons: Small Fruits with Big Benefits for Men
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to reflect on the lifestyle choices that support health, wellbeing, and healthy ageing among men. Coincidentally, it is also […]
- May 22, 2026
More Than a Beverage: What Tea Means for Health, Culture, and Sustainability
On May 21st, the world marked International Tea Day, an observance led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to celebrate one […]
- May 14, 2026
Ageing and Longevity: Lessons from a 109-year-old
I am intrigued by stories about healthy aging and longevity. My readings consistently show that people who live the longest often follow relatively simple lifestyles shaped […]
- May 14, 2026
Salt off the Table: Why This Rule Could Save Lives
May 11th–17th is observed globally as Salt Awareness Week – a campaign aimed at drawing attention to the health risks associated with excessive salt intake and […]
- March 17, 2026
Managing Chronic Constipation in Adults: New Evidence-Based Dietary Guidance
Chronic constipation is more common than many people realize. It affects about 1 in 10 adults worldwide and can significantly affect quality of life. Many people […]
- February 27, 2026
Beyond Personal Choice: Understanding the Social and Environmental Drivers of Overweight and Obesity in Ghana
Overweight and obesity are rising rapidly in Ghana and the trend is especially concerning among women of reproductive age. While many people assume weight gain is […]
- February 2, 2026
Why You Should Be Interested In Your Country’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
National food-based dietary guidelines matter. They shape what children eat in schools, what patients are served in hospitals, how public funds are spent on food procurement, […]
- January 26, 2026
A Question from a Reader on Fasting – and my Response based on the evidence
This week, a reader reached out with a question that many people find themselves asking after a period of intentional fasting. While participating in a church […]
- January 19, 2026
A Closer Look at a 21-Day Religious Fast
Fasting season is here again, and I set out to explore the health effects of fasting, particularly the type of fasting commonly practised in churches during […]
- January 10, 2026
Learning To Stay Healthy in the New Year – Focus on the Basics
A new year often brings renewed motivation to take better care of our health. But in a world overflowing with health advice, that intention can quickly […]
- January 1, 2026
Why Healthy Eating Should Be Your Top Personal Priority in the New Year
2026 is here with us! With hope and renewed determination to start off well, many of us are already planning for a healthier, more purposeful year. […]
- November 26, 2025
Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes? – Revisiting a Popular Question
Every November, as we mark Diabetes Awareness Month, one question resurfaces: Does eating sugar cause diabetes? For decades, this question has driven nutrition debates, yet the science […]
- November 26, 2025
PMS and Diet
As each academic year draws to a close, it is always rewarding to see the impact of student research come to life. This year, one interesting […]
- October 6, 2025
Eating Fruits and Vegetables in the Era of Galamsey
Recent studies and media reports have drawn attention to the growing threat of heavy metal contamination in Ghana’s food system, particularly in fruits and vegetables grown […]
- October 6, 2025
Urban Diets in Ghana Are Changin
A recent mixed-methods study conducted in a suburb in the heart of Accra, led by a colleague describes how urban diets in Ghana are changing. Once […]
- September 22, 2025
Avocado Seeds: Unlocking Anti-Inflammatory Benefits and Promoting Sustainability
For many of us, the only part of the avocado (pear, as we call it here) we find useful is the creamy green flesh, which we […]
- September 16, 2025
Diet Therapy: A Practical Approach to Managing Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
My colleagues recently published a great article on management of diabetes mellitus – I share some highlights of their work in this article. Diabetes is on […]
- September 16, 2025
When Lettuce Becomes a Treasure
Lettuce often gets overlooked as just another leafy green tossed into salads. But when it grows in your own backyard, it becomes something far more valuable […]
- July 29, 2025
So Why Are We Lacking Vitamin D?
Much of West Africa, Ghana included is blessed with abundant sunlight all year round. Many people assume that living in a sunny climate automatically protects one […]
- July 14, 2025
Rethinking Everyday Choices: Cutting Back on Processed Meats, Sugary Drinks, Trans Fats – And Reading Food Labels
In today’s fast-paced world, reaching for a pie, sausage roll or sipping a chilled fizzy drink may feel like a convenient treat. But when these habits […]
