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…
Nutrition & Health
Swahili Names for Common Vegetables, Herbs & Spices
Most of the common vegetables in Kenya are often referred to by their English names rather than their Swahili equivalent. Good examples include spinach, carrot,…
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…
Shopping Safely for Food in Light of Covid-19
Good handling of food during this Covid-19 pandemic is very important in preventing its spread. This is because the novel coronavirus can survive on different…
Ways to Keep Healthy Indoors during Lockdowns
The Coronavirus outbreak has necessitated the taking of extreme measures including quarantining, curfews and lockdowns. Without these measures in place it would be much difficult…
Coronavirus and why Optimal Nutrition is Important
Viral infections like the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) alter bodily mechanisms in different ways which in turn affects one’s nutritional status. Some of these ways include:…
Increase in Cancer Among Obese Young Adults and the Poor
Obesity among young adults is on the rise. This cases may start as early as from childhood, teenage years or even at the onset of…
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…
How Long Should Cooked Food be Refrigerated?
Food spoils occurs fastest when food is cooked. This is because the nutrients are exposed to more of the spoilage bacteria in this state. The…