For 25 years, the National Wellbeing & HIV Commission has stood at the forefront of Barbados’ fight against HIV championing awareness, prevention, education, support and hope.
Since its establishment in...
THE COVID-19 TEST
EXPERIENCE
by
Nick Nunes
Part 2
Since the development of clusters arising from the Christmas season, and now found in neighbourhoods, more Barbadians have had the test for COVID-19. But what’s it really like? Following on from last month’s feature are two personal accounts of the testing process told by people who wish to remain anonymous.
This perspective
HEALTHY IN BODY
HORMONES
by
Shanelle Butler
Istruggled for years with acne, PCOS, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and a few extra pounds that really didn’t want to budge. Truth be told, I tried a million things and did not know what else to do. Then I came across some research about hormone disruptors and how many everyday items impact the way the body metabolises hormones and
Health
B enifits
Of Almonds
All nuts are healthy, but when it comes to nuts that are the healthiest, the almond is in the top three.
That’s because almonds are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
According to healthline.com, almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile. A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of almonds contains:
• Fibre: 3.5 grams
• Protein:
“DETOX DIETS”
YAY OR NAY?
by
Victoria Cox, MSc,
Registered Dietitians
As we continue further into 2021, many of us are looking for ways to be as healthy as possible. So, does this mean that we should follow a “detox” diet or a “cleanse”? The idea of detoxing our body of harmful chemicals and toxins sounds very appealing, and surely something that we want to do. However,
If you look on any weight loss list, you’ll be sure to find eggs on it, and probably in the top ten items as well. Not only are eggs filled with protein, they are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories, which makes them perfect for losing weight. Studies have shown that a large egg contains just under 80 calories, and the yolks are especially nutritious. And we know that
INGRID HOLDER DEATHLY
DETOX
by
Andrea King
The world is full of wonderful people, who, if they weren’t in it, would make it a less beautiful place.
On January 19, 2021, Barbados almost lost one of those people, in the person of Ingrid Holder, a female pioneer in entertainment management, who is well known in regional entertainment circles. That she is affectionately and respectfully