Swahili Names for Common Cereals & Legumes
It’s common in some places to assume cereals include legumes, or rather what are technically referred to as pulses. The two are actually distinct from…
Foods
Beware of Toxic Artificially Ripened Fruits
Fruits are widely loved and almost everyone has their favourite kind. They are sweet, flavourful and come in a wide spectrum of appealing colours. Still,…
Is Blue Band Margarine Healthy?
Blue Band is the most popular brand of margarine this part of the world. Many, including yours truly, have grown up using the brand as…
Food Fortification and Some of its Challenges in Kenya
It’s estimated that over 10 million of the Kenyan population suffer from poor nutrition and chronic food insecurity. One of the measures put in place…
Eat Guavas for that Extra Vitamin C
Guavas are a fairly popular fruit in Kenya, often enjoyed by kids rarely by adults. For those not familiar with the word guava, maybe the…
Does Microwave Cooking affect the Nutritients in Food?
Previously, we looked at some misconceptions surrounding the use of microwaves, specifically the cancer claim together with the often shared “phone test”. Today’s article is…
English Words For Common Kenyan Foods
It’s no secret that when it comes to some of our common foods, most of us don’t actually know the corresponding English terms for them.…
Why You Should Avoid Plastics When it Comes to Food
Plastics, thanks to their cheap availability, can be found almost everywhere nowadays. One such place is in our foods. From packaging, serving to even warming…
The Healthy Eating Plate Guide Revisited
Information on what is regarded healthy eating is both wide and varied — from traditional wisdom that has been passed down across generations, recommendations from…