Nigeria: Busting diet myths: Why Nigerians need nutrition education — Expert

Across Nigeria today, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the rural communities of Zamfara, more people are making food choices based on what they see on social media, hear from friends, or are told by self-proclaimed health experts.

Detox teas, juice cleanses, high protein diets, weight-loss diets etc are gaining traction, not because they are backed by science, but because they are trending.

Unfortunately, many of these diet fads are grounded in misinformation, and the consequences are…