“Limit your consumption of foods that contain refined or processed sugars such as sodas and sweetened beverages and juices, cakes and cookies, candies and confectionary”

The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council advises choosing lean cuts of fresh meat and poultry, limiting red meats, eating more fish and adding plenty of plant-based proteins several times a week

“Paying attention to our daily intake of starchy foods is pivotal in managing our blood sugar levels”

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“Your level of physical activity, age, sex and overall health would determine how much food you need to consume to maintain a healthy and balanced diet”

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“Improving your diet and having regular exercise can help you to avoid a stroke”

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“A large percentage of deaths recorded in Grenada is as a result of complications related to heart disease and heart failure”

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“The most common signs of dehydration are thirst, a dry mouth, or a headache, indicating that the body needs replenishment”

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“One can also stay hydrated in extreme heat by consuming water-rich fruits and vegetables that can be found in the backyard or in the market”

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Dr Viola Browne, who is originally from the community of Mt Pleasant, is addressing obesity among primary school students of Carriacou and Petite Martinique

“A 16-ounce or 473-ml can of soda contains 52 grams or 13 teaspoons of sugar, which is more than 10% of your daily calorie consumption, based on a 2,000-calorie diet”