CHAU Food Science and Nutrition Association

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The goal of the Association is to bridge the gap between academia and the industry in the food andnutrition fraternity, and to promote production of seasoned Food science and nutrition professionals at Chalimbana University.

13/08/2025

KATAPA-GROUNDNUTS COMBO (VISASHI)

Did you know that a mix of katapa (cassava leaves) in powdered groundnuts makes a perfect 😌 food synergy, providing enhanced nutrient dense meal when taken with the Zambia staple food "nshima".

How.....?

Well, cassava leaves are very nutritious and rich in:

➡️ Proteins: cassava leaves 🍃 are very rich in proteins providing 50% of its total dry weight.
➡️ Fiber: cassava leaves 🍃 are rich in insoluble fiber which slows digestion and reduces the risk of constipation.
➡️ Vitamins: vitamin A, B complex (B1 & B2), C and K.
➡️ Minerals: minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

Groundnuts are reach in:

➡️ Proteins: groundnuts are source of proteins.
➡️Healthy Fats: groundnuts are a good source of healthy fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat acids.
➡️ Vitamins: groundnuts are a good source of vitamin E and B complex such as niacin, thiamin, biotin and folate.
➡️ Minerals: groundnuts are rich in magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and copper.

Benefits of One-Pot meal (ifisashi)

1. Synergistic Benefits: katapa is a green leaf vegetable which provides leaf green amino acids while groundnuts are legumes offering other amino acids that are not found in green leaf vegetables.✅️

2. Enhanced Nutrient Absorption (Fat-soluble vitamins): katapa is a good source of pro-vitamin A and K which are fat soluble vitamins, so when katapa is cooked with groundnuts (provide healthy fats) hence vitamin A and K absorption is enhanced.✅️

3. Balanced Energy and Satiety: a combination of fiber, proteins and fats slows down digestion and the release of sugar into the bloodstream hence prevents sugar spikes and crashes, keeping you feeling full and energized.✅️

4. Enhanced Milk Production: both katapa and groundnuts are rich in proteins which essential for milk production for lactating mothers.📌

5. Iron: cassava leaves are good source of iron. Iron is crucial for preventing anemia which is common after childbirth.📌

6. Calcium: cassava leaves and groundnuts are good source of calcium which is essential for healthy and strong 💪 bones. This mineral is essentially needed in lactating mothers.📌

7. Folate (B9): cassava leaves are a good source of B9, which is essential for cell growth and development.📌

8. Vitamin A and C: these vitamins are antioxidants in nature which help reduce stress after childbirth.📌

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ONE POT MEAL: SAUSAGE-OKRA STEWOkra is a classic 👌 ingredient in stew making, by incorporating sausage and okra in one p...
04/08/2025

ONE POT MEAL: SAUSAGE-OKRA STEW

Okra is a classic 👌 ingredient in stew making, by incorporating sausage and okra in one pot using a low heat cooking method that avoids charring the meat (cooking at high temperature), which can produce carcinogenic compounds.

Nutritional Composition of Sausage:

➡️ Proteins: Sausage is a good source of protein which is essential for building and repairing tissues.✅️

➡️ Fats: Fat is the major content of most sausage particularly saturated fat, added for maintaining moist and flavor.🚫

Vitamins & Minerals: B12, heme iron, zinc and sodium.
NOTE: Sodium is a key ingredient sausage making for flavor and preservation hence sausage is notoriously high sodium.

➡️ Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite: Added as preservatives to prevent growth of harmful bacteria. These compounds can form carcinogens when cooked at high temperature leading to cancer.🚫

Nutritional Composition of Okra:

➡️ Fiber: Okra is very reach in both soluble and insoluble fiber.✅️

➡️ Antioxidants: Okra is loaded with antioxidants such as flavonoids (quercetin), beta-carotene and vitamin c.✅️

➡️ Vitamins: Okra is loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K & B9.✅️

➡️ Minerals: Okra is loaded with magnesium & potassium.✅️

Benefits of One-Pot meal: Sausage-Okra Stew

1. 💡Aids Digestion: The fiber in Okra promotes health digestive system by adding bulk to your stool, especially when consuming sausage which has no 👎fiber hence preventing constipation.

2. 💡Reduces Fat Absorption: Soluble fiber in Okra binds to fat and bile hence reducing fat digestion and absorption.

3. 💡 Binds to Toxins: Soluble fiber in Okra binds to toxins such as N-Nitroso reducing its contact with the gut lining hence reducing the risk of cancer ♋️.

4. 💡 Antioxidants Properties: Okra is loaded with antioxidants such as flavonoids, beta-carotene and vitamin C which counteracts the action of free radicals hence reducing of cell damage and inflammation.

5.💡 Satiety: The insoluble fiber in Okra promotes feeling of fullness thereby controlling how much food you eat.

6. 💡 Enhanced Flavor: Okra-Sausage has an excellent flavor due to its combination cooking 🍳 method (low heat).

7. 💡 No Salt Added Needed: Since sausage contains a lot of salt when you stew it in Okra, it's salt content will diffuse throughout in the pot enhancing it's flavor 😋 thereby reducing the risk high blood pressure.

8. 💡Boosting The Immune system: Okra is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins & Minerals which boost the immune system.

: Always opt fresh over processed foods.

Good morning Nutrition Game changers!Many are the times we talk about food, cooking methods, diets, etc. Have we taken ...
06/07/2025

Good morning Nutrition Game changers!

Many are the times we talk about food, cooking methods, diets, etc. Have we taken time to also reflect on the impact of the type of pots and pans we use on food safety? It's not all about the food we cook. The cooking utensils matter too.

A food system is quite complex🤔

Let us explore the slides below👇👇👇 👇👇

Let's cook a home prepared meal below using locally sourced food that is budget friendly, nutritious and healthy.1. Soya...
05/07/2025

Let's cook a home prepared meal below using locally sourced food that is budget friendly, nutritious and healthy.

1. Soya chunks: higher protein content per serving compared to meat, eggs, milk. Rich in insoluble fibre. Zero cholesterol and transfats. Safe levels of saturated fats, MUFAs and PUFAs. Refer to the Nutrition Information Chart on the Packaging Material.

2. Egg plants: Rich in Vitamin C, B6, B9, K; Minerals: Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese and Iron; Rich in Phytochemicals that act as antioxidants - preventing cancer, blood clots, high BP. Also rich in insoluble fibre for a healthy gut (preventing constipation & cancer of the colon, re**um).

NB: Tomatoes, red onion, egg plant and green pepper. Each colour signifies specific nutrients and phytochemicals. That's why we always say, eat different coloured fruits and vegetables.

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systems transformation!
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the nutrition agenda forward, leaving no one behind.

Happy First Anniversary CHAUFoSNA 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 CHAUFoSNA has clocked one year since the launch on 5th July, 2024. The event wa...
05/07/2025

Happy First Anniversary CHAUFoSNA 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

CHAUFoSNA has clocked one year since the launch on 5th July, 2024. The event was graced by the District Commissioner of Chongwe. We also had representatives from Global Network Solutions, National Food and Nutrition Commission, Nutrition Association of Zambia and ZANIS. More important to note, CHAUFoSNA was launched jointly with CHAU WASHA to appreciate the importance of integrating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in the Nutrition Agenda.

Special thanks to Heroes, Heroines and cooperating partners whose support and sacrificial service has brought us this far.

Meet the Chairperson of Industrial Affairs in CHAUFoSNA - Comrade Humble Godfrey Nyishi You may wish to know that Cde Ny...
04/07/2025

Meet the Chairperson of Industrial Affairs in CHAUFoSNA - Comrade Humble Godfrey Nyishi

You may wish to know that Cde Nyishi is the first Chairperson of Industrial Affairs, and has demonstrated exceptional leadership to grow the Ministry to its current state. Of course through collaboration with other partners & stakeholders.

Several projects & partnerships have been championed by his office such as Clinical nutrition pre-attachments, international collaborations with Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Student Association & partnership with Lead implementation partners of the Urban Futures Project - (Global Network Solutions & CUTS International). We may also wish to know that Cde Nyishi is the Project Lead for the incoming Nutrition Innovation Exhibition. An annual event for promoting innovations, networking and empowerment of CHAUFoSNA compatriots. From drafting the concept note to mapping relevant categories, and coordinating the planning and implementation of the project with cooperating partners.

As CHAUFoSNA, we notice & celebrate Cde Nyishi's sacrificial & voluntary service. With solidarity and appreciation, we wish Him all the best in his leadership & professional journey. Every organization deserves a Cde Hon Humbe Godfrey Nyishi

Highlights of Today's Meeting with Agriconnect It was a momentous day of advancing bilateral relations with representati...
02/07/2025

Highlights of Today's Meeting with Agriconnect

It was a momentous day of advancing bilateral relations with representatives from Agriconnect concerning the forthcoming Nutrition Innovation Exhibition. We are grateful to Agriconnect for supporting the noble cause by taking the role of stakeholder engagement, awarding incentives to winners and pooling funds for the event.

Special thanks to the Office of the DVC for Research & Innovation for the continued support of novel initiatives. We also wish to extend heartfelt gratitude to the matron of CHAUFoSNA - Dr. Piyo for the mentorship and guidance.

the Nutrition Agenda Forward : Leaving no one behind.

Hivos GIZ,German International Cooperation Consumer Unity Trust Society - CUTS Lusaka

14/06/2025

Highlights of the Presidential Address during the hybrid Executive meeting with Global Network Solutions (GNS). CHAUFoSNA has partnered with GNS to collectively plan & implement the Nutrition Innovation Exhibition. A novel event in the Office of the Chairperson of Industrial Affairs - CHAUFoSNA. This event is envisioned to draw the participation of stakeholders from different sectors of the food system.

Through this noble initiative, we are optimistic that CHAUFoSNA shall strengthen bilateral relations with vast associations, NGOs and Companies who are key stakeholders in nutrition. At the same time, the event is an opportunity for CHAUFoSNA compatriots and cooperating partners to develop and showcase homegrown solutions to Zambia's Food & Nutrition challenges as part of food system transformation. Not forgetting networking opportunities, job placements and career opportunities for CHAUFoSNA and cooperating partners.


the Nutrition Agenda Forward; Leaving no one behind.

14/06/2025

Hyping as EXECUTIVES after a successful yielding meeting as we plan for the upcoming NUTRITION INNOVATIVE EXHIBITION 💡 ✨️.

12/06/2025

Good morning soldiers of Nutrition!
Share with us how u shall move the nutrition agenda forward today🙂

Health Guideline for Water Intake The recommended amount of water per day for different population subgroups: #1. Infa...
11/06/2025

Health Guideline for Water Intake

The recommended amount of water per day for different population subgroups:

#1. Infants
0-6 months: No water needed (exclusive breastfeeding/formula provides sufficient hydration)
6-12 months: 120-240 mL/day (in addition to breastmilk/formula)

#2. Children
1-3 years: ~1,000 mL (including fluids + food moisture)
4-8 years:~1,200 mL
9-13 years: Boys: ~1,600 mL Girls: ~1,400ml

#3. Adolescents (14-18 years)
Boys: ~2,600 mL; Girls: ~1,900 mL

#4. Adults (19+ years)
Men: ~3,000 mL (total water from fluids + food) Women: ~2,200 mL
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Pregnancy: +300 mL/day;
Breastfeeding: +500-700 mL/day;
Physical activity: +250-350 mL per 30 mins of exercise

#5.Older Adults (65+ years)
Men: 2,000-2,500 mL; Women: 1,500-2,000 mL

Notes about Water intake:
1. Total water includes both fluids (~80%) and food moisture (~20%). Therefore, aim to drink 80% of your recommended daily water intake and the 20% shall come from food. For example, if your recommended daily water intake is 3000ml, 80% of 3000ml is 2,400ml. So u may round it off to 2,500ml (2.5L), and this can be your drinking target of water. Then 500ml to come from food to make 3000ml.
2. Beverages like Tea, Coffee and Sodas are part of the 80%. So instead of sodas, choose water. It's more healthy compared to sodas loaded with sugar and chemicals.
3. Climate adjustments: In hot/humid environments, add 500-1,000 ml depending on severity.
4. Physical activity: +250-350 mL per 30 mins of exercise
5. Health conditions: Kidney/heart patients may need restricted fluid intake. (Consult a Doctor or Clinical Dietitian)

: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), US National Academies, and WHO technical documents

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