Nutritionist Commends Chivita's 'No-added Sugar' Commitment
The National Publicity Secretary of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Mr. Olusola Malomo, has hailed the juice making standards of Chivita100 per cent fruit juice, the flagship brand of Chi Limited, and its commitment to 'no-added sugar' process, describing it as a healthy substitute for raw fruits.
He explained: “100 per cent fruit juice is made from the flesh of fresh fruit or from whole fruit, depending on the type used. It is not permitted to add sugar, sweeteners, preservatives, flavouring or colourings to fruit juices. Chivita 100 per cent complies with these requirements as articulated by its production and packaging process."
Malomo, who led discussion at a media session held in Lagos on Tuesday, said 100 per cent fruit juice has same nutritional value with natural fruits and could help in detoxifying the body system while aiding weight loss when taken before breakfast.
He stated that regular consumption of 100 per cent fruit juice could also address modern health challenges caused by fewer minerals/ vitamins/antioxidants, processed foods, excess sugar, excess fat/cholesterol, improper chemical combination and excess animal fat.
The nutritionist further said: “It is often difficult to say which between raw fruit and fruit juice gives more nutrient to the body. Although eating whole fruit is considered to be the best way of attaining the full benefits of fruits, fruit juice is an easy and healthy option.
In commemoration of the global celebration of the World Malaria Day on April 25 and as part of the effort to join the global community to ‘Beat Malaria’, Fidson Healthcare Plc has called on all Nigerians to embark on nationwide preventive actions against the threat of malaria.
This call was made by the Marketing Manager, Fidson Healthcare Plc, Mr. Friday Enaholo during the Community Health Outreach event held at Odonla Primary Healthcare Centre as part of the company’s activities to increase awareness and promote advocacy against malaria in Nigeria, to commemorate the World Malaria Day.
Speaking at the event, Enaholo advised Nigerians to fight malaria by preventing infection through the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). He also identified improved sanitation and avoidance of stagnant bodies of water as other veritable means of controlling malaria.
Enaholo expressed concern over malaria scourge in Nigeria, citing the 2015 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey reports on statistics credited to the National Malaria Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, which estimated that about 110 million clinically diagnosed cases of malaria and nearly 300,000 Of course, if the juice contains 100 per cent fruit without preservatives and additives, it has same nutritional value with natural fruit.
“With a busy lifestyle, our eating habits have become packed with preservatives and processed foods that are not only devoid of essential nutrients but can also cause some harm to the body. 100 per cent fruit juice helps to correct the harm caused by these new eating habits; boost the immune system and keep the body in perfect health.”
Malomo stated that 100 per cent fruit juice helps in lowering inflammation, noting that its consumption has a beneficial effect on malaria-related childhood deaths occur each year. The report also indicated that in Nigeria, malaria is responsible for approximately 60 per cent of outpatient visits, 30 per cent of admissions, and also believed to contribute up to 11 per cent of maternal mortality, 25 per cent of infant mortality, and 30 percent of under-5 mortality.
He further explained that as a leading pharmaceutical company, Fidson is committed to the fight against malaria in Nigeria, primarily through the several enlightenment campaigns in communities as well as the provision and distribution of high-quality antimalarial drugs at affordable prices. cardiovascular diseases. He described 100 per cent fruit juice as an appropriate healthy diet.
“When you drink fruit juice, the supply of energy increases in no time. This is one of the prime benefits of fruit juice that we can utilise in our busy schedules. This is the reason why athletes often drink fruit juice during and after exercising. It is also the same reason pregnant women are advised to often take it.”
He noted that sugar consumption is not entirely bad as long as it is within the recommended dietary requirement, adding that sugar is needed to supply the energy needed for the functioning of the body. Lagosians experienced a first of its kind week-long life changing wellness programme by a newly launched company, Evolve. It kicked off with a full day event featuring five international speakers with years of experience in the wellness and healing space.
At the launch event themed ‘Be Your Greatest Self’, the founder of Evolve, Ravina Kirpalani explained to the audience how to feel energetic every day so that life can be experienced as a joy.
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According to him, “sugar is not singularly responsible for obesity and diabetes. What causes these illnesses are primarily more related to lifestyle. Fruits or fruit juice are much more than just source of fructose (natural sugar that comes with fruit). There are lots of nutrients in them that are important for health. Moreover, sugar in fructose is very healthy.
“One small glass (150ml) of 100 per cent orange juice contains 100 per cent of the daily requirements of Vitamin C. The carbohydrates in 100 per cent fruit juice, including the sugars, are naturally occurring and comes from the whole fruit from which it is squeezed.”
On his part, the Managing Director, Chi Limited, Deepanjay Roy, said Chivita, as a brand, is concerned about the misconceptions on juice consumption, which are capable of creating needless barrier to enjoying the many nutritional benefits of 100 per cent juice.
“As a leading juice brand, we at Chivita are therefore not unmindful of the responsibility to create a platform for enlightened discourse on benefits of fruit and juice drinks and how it contributes to health and well-being of our nation. To do this, we hope to support the sharing of unbiased but balanced information on sugar intake and fruit juice by experts such as scientists, nutritionists and dietician. We will also create a sustainable dialogue on the truth and science of fruit juice and the natural sugar it contains." dance, which triggers both sides of our brain boosting our energy levels and activating our senses.
The event was a week-long workshop. The participant had the chance to attend yoga sessions including blindfolded yoga and partner yoga; mediation sessions; as well as a variety of workshops covering topics such as health, stress relief, energy flow and attraction rituals.
Overall it was an enlightening experience that left the audience wanting more.
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