ABOUT FOOD & CALORIES
We believe Africans deserve nutrition advice that makes sense for Africans.
ABOUT US
We believe Africans deserve nutrition advice that makes sense for Africans.
Food & Calories was created from a simple observation: much of the nutrition advice people receive doesn’t reflect the way we actually eat.
We’re told to eat foods that aren’t part of our everyday diets, follow meal plans that don’t fit our culture, and make drastic changes that are difficult to sustain.
We believe there is another way.
Food & Calories combines evidence-based nutrition with the foods, culture and realities of Nigerian and African communities.
Because healthy eating should not mean giving up the food you love.
It should mean learning how to eat it better.
Our Mission
Helping Nigerians Take Control of Their Health Through Food.
Our mission is to empower Nigerians to make informed decisions about their food, understand their nutritional needs and build healthier lifestyles using practical, culturally relevant nutrition.
We aim to support healthier living and contribute to the prevention and management of lifestyle-related health concerns through nutrition education, personalized support and sustainable lifestyle habits.
Our Vision
A Healthier Nigeria, One Choice At A Time.
We envision a healthier Nigeria where food is understood as an important part of wellbeing rather than a source of confusion or fear.
A Nigeria where people have the knowledge and support to make informed food choices, where healthy eating feels achievable, and where practical lifestyle changes contribute to a reduced burden of preventable non-communicable diseases.
Let’s Work Towards Better Health
You don’t have to completely change your life to start eating better.
Sometimes, the first step is simply understanding what is on your plate.
Whether you’re looking for a meal plan, personalized nutrition support, community accountability or a workplace wellness programme, Food & Calories is here to help you take that next step.
Creating Healthier Communities
Our work goes beyond individual meal plans.
Through nutrition challenges, digital education, community programmes and wellness initiatives, we’re working to make practical nutrition knowledge more accessible.
We believe that when people understand their food, they become better equipped to make healthier choices for themselves, their families and their communities.
Meet the Founder
Foods & Calories brings together medical, nutrition and public health expertise with a shared goal: making healthier living more practical for Nigerians.
Dr. Ademide Animasaun
Medical Doctor| Researcher| Public Health Speaker| Nutrition and Lifestyle Health Advocate
Dr. Ademide Animasaun is a medical doctor, researcher, public health speaker and nutrition and lifestyle health advocate passionate about improving health outcomes in Nigeria.
Her work focuses on the relationship between everyday food choices, lifestyle and long-term health, with research interests in dietary and lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases.
She leads Food & Calories alongside a team of medical doctors, registered dietitians, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals, providing evidence-based, culturally relevant nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
Over the past four years, she and the Food & Calories team have supported more than 1,000 women through nutrition programmes, challenges and personalized guidance.