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…
Pulses
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.…
Health Benefits of Green Grams (Ndengu)
Green grams, locally known as ndengu, are also known by other names such as mung beans and moong beans. Green grams are beans, which means…
Indigenous Vegetables Eaten in Kenya
Beyond the popularity of kale (sukumawiki) and spinach as the official greens in our meals, there are plenty more of leafy vegetables that can be…
Using Indigenous Foods to Tackle Malnutrition in Kenya
Indigenous crops are grown in almost all parts of the Kenyan countryside. These crops are rich in protein, dietary fibre, carbohydrates, vitamin and minerals. Indeed,…
Health Benefits of Pulses and Getting the Most from Them
Pulses is not exactly a common word yet you most likely partake of them daily. So what are they exactly? Pulses are basically seeds that…