Weight Loss

Introduction Across sections of society in Jamaica, and other nations in the Caribbean, the common belief is that eating healthy is expensive. This is a major indicator of food economics being a causative factor & determinant, of the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affecting the health & well-being of both the population & economy...

  “My main reason why I started this journey is health issues. I’ve been to the doctor every month. My blood pressure was high. I had to be placed on blood pressure medication. I didn’t want that.” (Daveen, 2019). In the video clip below recorded in 2019, Daveen shares her main reason for embarking on […]

With non-communicable diseases putting a strain on the health & productivity capacity of nations worldwide, (particularly those with tertiary-quaternary industry sectors dominating national economies), the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool & health indicator used by medical professionals and likewise, specific for giving insight into ones health status in respect to bodyweight. Similarly, popular […]

“According to a new report, chili pepper in your diet could lower your risk of dying of cancer or cardiovascular disease, and could also promote longevity.” Shmerling R.H, (2020, December 10). Will eating more chilis help you live longer? Harvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/will-eating-more-chilis-help-you-live-longer-2020121021555 Capsaicin-the main ingredient that make peppers hot-is highly sought for its weight […]

Introduction Having a high BMI (body mass index) does not automatically mean you’re overfat, and/or unhealthy. Similarly, being told to lose weight, and/or the accomplishment of a targeted weight loss number, does not equal a reduction in your body fat percentage. “While BMI is a reasonable general indicator of body fat (made up mostly of...

With the growing trend of virtual fitness training, and/or training on your own, there exists the need for individuals to know how to measure their body parts, towards their weight change & body compositional analysis, with a great degree of accuracy. In this blog article we will: Give a brief overview of what the term […]

Spinach is a quick-maturing, cool season, leafy green vegetable crop. Much of the rise in fresh spinach consumption is the result of increased demand for packaged salads. Agricultural Marketing Resource Center: Spinach; Retrieved August 21, 2022. Among the health and fitness conscious community in Jamaica, and other similar societies, the demand for spinach is driven […]

-Wearable Technology. -WIFI Functional Digital Device. -Exercise & Fitness Professional(s). -Nutrition & Dietary Professional(s). -Physician(s). -Weights Training. -HIIT Workouts.   Introduction In no specific order, we’ve listed 7 fitness resources as must haves, towards helping you on your healthy lifestyle journey in 2022. These listed are premised on fitness industry trends (ACSM, IHRSA), as well […]

Superfoods are considered (by food marketers & fitness influencers) as a category of food, that are packed with nutrient value, in support of our good health & wellbeing. If you’re to search across the internet on this term, you’ll see highlights of fruits & vegetables touted as superfoods.   But when you put thought into […]

Introduction Ginger & Turmeric are both spices with a bountiful of similarities and uses; in both the medicine & food industries. In Taxonomy (Biology), both belong to the same family (Zingiberaceae). In Agriculture, both can be grown from cut root (rhizome), planted in the soil (or alternate growing medium). In Human Physiology, both can be...