Proteins are the only vital nutrient; the human body does not know how to synthesise them, nor does it know where to put them or where to store them. So during the 8 hours or after a meal, they are always present in the circulating blood.
Festive menus at the end of the year often include delicate wines, spirits, digestifs and alcoholic cocktails. However, it's important to note that alcohol can actually damage your health.
In a working environment as demanding as that of the markets, walking is much more than a simple physical activity. It has become a real tool for well-being, enabling women traders to look after their health, relieve stress and strengthen their sense
Animal vaccination remains a major public health issue in Togo. Despite awareness campaigns, many Togolese are still reluctant to have their pets vaccinated. Considered an unnecessary expense by some, vaccination is nevertheless an essential investme
The festive season is generally a time of overeating and weight gain. We consume too much alcohol and foods rich in sugar and fat. How can we combine pleasure and health during the festive season? What foods are best? Here are some dietary tips from
Energy drinks, sugary drinks and commercial fruit juices have become the main enemies of dentists. These professionals are warning about the excess of sweet and acidic drinks. If consumed regularly, they attack our tooth enamel and put it at risk...
Quality wagashi can be recognised not only by its appearance and taste, but also by the ingredients used in its preparation. Each wagashi should tell a story through its flavours and presentation, offering a unique and memorable eating experience.
In Togo, honey remains a foodstuff that is widely used for its various virtues. It is used for both therapeutic and dietary purposes. Given these diverse properties, honey is both a food and a highly prized medicine. However, for commercial and econo
French nutritionist Dr Pierre Dukan once wrote that ‘when a man puts on weight, it's mainly because he eats too much and stores his excess calories in the form of fat’. So what should you eat over the festive period, or how should you combine foods t
The NGO Research, Preventive Action, Addiction Support (RAPAA) presented, on Friday, December 13, 2024, in Lomé, the report of its activities conducted in observance of World AIDS Day (WAD). The presentation took place during a press conference...
More than 200 diseases are attributable to alcohol consumed in excess. Either directly, or because it is a risk factor.
«While as children we laugh up to 400 times a day, it is exceptional to do so only ten times as an adult», reports the French Federation of Cardiology. And yet all the studies show the benefits of laughter on physical and mental health, and particula