Diet and Disease - Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which a person has high levels of blood glucose due to impairment of insulin (a hormone) production or response. […]
Nutrition
Should banku be avoided? Study reports moderately high glycemic index for banku
Carbohydrate-containing foods have an influence on the level of blood glucose. A measure of how carbohydrate-rich foods raise blood glucose is referred to as Glycemic index […]
Ghanaian researchers discover the nutritional value of moringa leaves
Rationale Moringa oleifera leaves have not received the needed research-based attention in Ghana despite its well-known nutritional properties. Though consumed in Asia and some sub-Saharan […]
High prevalence of iodine deficiency among pregnant women in Ghana, study finds
Pregnant women are likely to suffer from iodine deficiency due to increased requirement for iodine and thyroid hormone during pregnancy. This health problem can be […]