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11/10/2026

Is warm water with lemon or coffee the best way to start your day?

My parents start the day with warm lemon water without fail, I admire their discipline and enjoy seeing them preparing their morning cup when I visit them. But, research has proven that there is something more than just the lemon and warm water that one needs to consider. You need to give your gut bacteria a beverage that will cause them to increase and be able to work on the food and beverages you will take afterwards. Research has proven that feeding your gut bacteria with the right beverages at the same time on waking up, has shown to increase gut bacteria by 15-20%. But having times that are not constant, actually causes them not to be active.

Besides this, goodness lover has indicated how beetroot juices are an excellent way to ensure you have more good oral bacteria within a few hours, due to the high nitrate levels. Other beverages such as chia seed lemon water, will help to provide prebiotics for your gut bacteria besides the vitamin C boost and hydration.

Interestingly enough turmeric milk and cacao are also great beverages too. Plus green juice which is loaded with ferment able fiber to help feed and produce bacteria right there and then.

Definitely I have some information to share with my parents, and they can put their chia seeds to good use this summer! Instead of starting with coffee, give your gut bacteria what it needs to ensure that you can support the digestion of whatever else follows and do more good than harm to your gut! Start the morning well and then go for the coffee, not the other way around.

06/10/2026

Zimbabwean meal plan for breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in Zimbabwe, there’s a lot being done to spread knowledge on prevention, with screenings taking place worldwide. Research has shown the importance of diet for breast cancer patients and how food can complement treatment to improve outcomes. Certain foods have demonstrated a strong positive impact on patients. In working with cancer patients, diet is truly a key cornerstone during treatment, and even simple dietary changes can make a big difference.

19/09/2026

Over the past few days, I have seen 75% of clients who have similar issues related to brain-gut axis. Most were not aware of it, but after we discovered the signs and symptoms that they were experiencing, we saw how powerful our gut health is. The impact that it has on overall brain health, I found this series to be informative and easy way to understand what this axis is and how it can be a contributing factor to certain health ailments, if it is not functioning as it should.

14/09/2026

WHY DO I SAY NO TO BREAD AND YES TO SWEET POTATO!
Bread is one of the quickest and easiest ways to round out a breakfast, working well with anything from savory to sweet spreads. It takes little preparation, and a single loaf can serve many depending on how it’s sliced. For its convenience, bread is a staple in most homes. But nutritionally, there’s a concern about how much lighter bread has become over the years, and how it tends to stick between your teeth, breaking down quickly while leaving starch behind.

That lightness often means the flour used is mostly refined, even if the bread appears brown. The first ingredient should always be whole wheat, and the loaf should feel heavier than white bread for better fiber benefits. Whether whole wheat or white, the real difference shows when comparing the nutrition of 100g bread to 100g sweet potato.

Sweet potatoes are a far better way to start the day. Packed with Vitamin A for healthy eyes, skin, and immunity, plus vitamin C and essential trace minerals many people lack, they keep you full longer and provide a steady energy release—unlike the blood sugar spikes from refined bread.

Adding more sweet potatoes to your meals is an easy way to bring natural sweetness to your day, especially while they’re in season and affordable. With so many varieties—white, red, orange, and purple—available in local Zimbabwean markets, you can enjoy their benefits without worrying about long-term effects on your health or waistline.

06/09/2026

It was an honor to be one of the panelist at the Public Service Commission retirement conference 2026. Sharing on the role that nutrition plays for retirees and simple nutrition habits they can start adopting everyday! For long term health with daily meals that they have everyday.

It reminded me of one of my clients who is 86 years old, when I started working with her 1 year ago, she was suffering from back pain, overweight body mass index, constant aches and unable to walk upright. Today she has lost 10kg and is in the normal BMI range, back ache free, walking up right once again for long distances, glowing skin, looking years younger than her age and her blood tests are excellent. All thanks to the power of diet change and positive mindset that all is possible.

She has proven to me
that aging is not determined by the number of years, but the quality of your diet! It can either make you age faster or slower, the choice is yours and it is never too late to start supporting the longevity of your body starting today! Food for thought indeed!!

18/08/2026

Simple hacks to keep your heart at it's best after an unhealthy treat!

Have you ever had one of those days, where you can't go home to prepare a meal and have to eat junk or deep fried foods? I definitely have, whether it's an outing with family or an event that you are attending or just day to day busy! At least once a week, or more we have that treat, which we know is not good for us. The question is what do I eat afterwards? Research has proven that there are some foods which can positively impact your cardiac health and improve flow-mediated dilation. This is an indicator of how well your arteries expand to let blood flow through.

Goodness lover stated that whether cooked or raw, foods such as blueberries, raspberries and tomatoes are key for those days when you have eaten a fatty meal. So essential that despite the fatty meal, flow mediated dilation is actually unaffected for 4-6 hours after the meal.

Beetroot juice, dark chocolate are excellent as well and those who regularly eat walnuts or almonds will also enjoy the benefits too.

I tried it after having an unhealthy meal, I can definitely say it works! Add some of these foods to your daily meals for optimal heart health! With only just a handful a day, or 125ml if juiced is all it takes to increase your arterial flow mediated dilation.

10/08/2026

The world's oldest women's secret to aging gracefully.

I was fascinated by my husband's grandmother who died at the age of 120 years, she was staying in the rural areas of Masvingo, a small town in Zimbabwe that is known for the famous Great Zimbabwe ruins. I was intrigued by how she died still being able to till the ground, sweep around the hut and her back was straight, with no medication that she was taking despite her old age.

Those who live past 110 years, have a few things in common, despite her long life not being recorded as one of the world's oldest people, what stood out to me as a nutritionist was how her diet was so similar to Maria, who died at 116 years and had some tests done on her body after she died.

A team from Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute in Barcelona analyzed all layers of her body, they discovered that besides having a high amount of good cholesterol, she also had a very high level of bifidobacterium or good gut bacteria, because of following a Mediterranean diet and high intake of probiotics, prebiotics and symbiotics from yogurt, olives, beans, variety of grains and staying close to the people she loved.

Our Zimbabwean diet is centered around some key components that make up the Mediterranean and consuming a diet rich in probiotics, prebiotics and symbiotics have shown to play a key role in prevention of diseases and living a longer life, aging gracefully. Instead of focusing on anti-aging creams, facials and cosmetics, which only reduce the rate of aging externally. It is time that we start using food as medicine, to help our bodies remain at their healthiest, so that we age gracefully. Imagine yourself being able to do your own household chores without fear or pain from 'aging' related diseases, having a healthy heart, looking years younger than your biological age, because of the choice that you made today, to make small daily food choices that help to support your gut health every single day!

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02/08/2026

Going back to African roots!

It truly was an honor to be part of the Women's health indaba 2026, speaking to doctors, oncologists and health care professionals from all over Zimbabwe. Listening to the latest discoveries in cancer care, really got me thinking about how much work still needs to be done in fighting against it.

One of the key highlights that oncologists spoke about was the high number of colon cancer cases, and importance of finding a preventative measure that works. My presentation touched on this area, using a well documented research paper done on African diets versus Western and impact on colon cancer markers, plus gut health. What intrigued us all, is how small changes play such a big role and it will only take 2 weeks for ones gut health to be healthy or a breeding ground for other diseases.

The takeaway was for Zimbabweans to move back to our traditional foods with an emphasis on calculating daily fiber intake. Plus getting some morning sunshine on waking up for a natural energy boost and mood enhancer, something that our grandmother would instruct us to do. When we visited rural homes, information which is now being documented as discoveries, which were made decades ago. This definitely shows us that some African dietary and lifestyle practices are not outdated and we need to celebrate being African once again!

22/07/2026

Reflections of 2025 Zimbabwe Women's Health Indaba

Last year was exceptional, as Zimbabwean women gathered to share, learn and be empowered of how valuable we really are! Different professionals gathered together! This year we celebrate Breaking barriers and building bridges!

I am excited to be one of the speakers, as I address the women on Going back to roots diet! Our guest of honor is Archbishop Dr. Eunor Guti.

Ladies do join us for a wonderful day together as we build bridges!