food Archives - Organic Livestock And Crops Owners Association Of Nigeria

January 9, 2019

Cancer Prevention And Solutions

You Probably know that diet is one of the most important elements in cancer prevention along with exercise and stress-free life. It is one of the few things that you can control since genetics, lifestyle and environment is also a determinant. Read More

October 26, 2018

Unsafe food is costing low income countries a whole loss of money

Foodborne diseases cost around $110 billion in productivity lose and medical expenses annually, the World Bank announced on late Tuesday. “The total productivity loss associated with foodborne disease in low and middle-income countries is estimated to cost $95.2 billion per year, and the annual cost of treating foodborne illnesses is estimated at $15 billion,” according to the World Bank’s report. Read More

October 4, 2018

Lactogenic Foods that increase Breast Milk Production

Lactation foods are foods that increase production of breast milk. You may have had it drummed into us that Breast Milk often referred to as “liquid gold” is the best thing you can give your baby. While some mom’s produce enough and more milk by the pint, others struggle to get even an ounce. A lot depends on genetics, time on hand to breast feed, foods you eat, your emotional state and general health. Read More

March 21, 2018

BEWARE OF KILLER FRUITS IN OUR CITIES

Food safety and security is an issue of growing interest and global concern. Global industrialization of agriculture has to a large extent tackled the issue of food shortage but more attention needs to be paid on the quality and safety of food being produced and consumed. Farmers have deliberately or ignorantly introduced various potential hazardous chemicals at various stages of farming processes in the form of Pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers, steroids, preservatives and ripening agents.

These chemicals and their residual components are dangerous to our health. These farmers are mostly uneducated, hence the onus for regulatory bodies to enlighten them on food safety. Read More

October 16, 2017

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World Food Day 2017

The Secretary, Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat in the FCT, Mr Stanley Nzekwe, has urged residents to be actively involved in agriculture activities to ensure food security.

Nzekwe spoke in a briefing with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja as part of closing activities marking this year’s World Food Day. Read More