WE’RE constantly inundated with advice on what to consume for optimal health, which can be overwhelming. Thus, what dietary choices should we truly prioritise for maintaining good health? Umoyo Natural Health founder Kim Otteby asked this question during a breakfast meeting organised by the Teal Sisters Foundation in collaboration with Ecobank to commemorate Women’s Day. Drawing from her personal journey experimenting with different dietary philosophies, ranging from raw veganism to a carnivorous diet, and highlighting the diverse perspectives within scientific studies regarding nutrition, she noted that certain foods were universally recognised as being detrimental to health and these are sugar, soft drinks, alcohol, and highly processed foods. “Can we agree on that?” she asked. While the audience seemed to agree...