Swahili Names for Common Fruits & Nuts
Common fruits and nuts in Kenya are usually referred to by their Swahili or English names in almost eqaul measure. This unlike the case with…
Fruits
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Too Long to Drink Your Fruit Juices
Eating fruits is very essential to our bodies. They along vegetables are the main providers of vitamins and minerals. Consuming a variety of fruits supplies…
Does Purple Mangosteen Really Help in Weight Loss?
Purple Mangosteen is a tropical fruit native to South East Asia that has in recent times become the basis for a new weight loss supplement.…
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,…
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…
Health and Nutritional Benefits of Blackberries
When you hear the word Blackberry probably the first thing that comes to your mind is the smart phone brand of the same name. But…
Did You Know You Can Eat Fruits of the Kei Apple (Kayaba)?
The Kei Apple or Kayaba as it is locally known, is a shrub and fruit tree commonly planted as a hedge due to its thorny…
Health and Nutritional Benefits of Gooseberries
Gooseberries, as the name suggests, are small berries oval in shape that are indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia. They’re however now scattered and…
The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Watermelon Seeds
Watermelons are a popular fruit, especially when the weather is hot. Most people do enjoy watermelons, and it’s hard to miss it in any Kenyan…