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.…
Nutrition & Health
High Intake of Roasted Meat May Increase Risk of Cancer
Consumption of roasted meat (locally known as nyama choma) is prevalent in our restaurants and bars (choma base). High consumption is seen during the weekend…
Chinese Imported Fish Contaminated with Heavy Metals
Fish are a great source of lean protein and for that reason are usually recommended over red meats such as beef. The consumption of fish…
On Why You Should Be Eating Less Processed Meats
It’s a common sight in the streets of most urban towns in the country to encounter vendors selling a variety of snacks on food carts.…
Fat and Vitamin C Interaction Increase Cancer Causing Agent
Vitamin C is the one of antioxidants that we get from food that help our bodies prevent infection. Good sources of it include dark green…
Unsafe Meat Preservative Used by Kenyan Butcheries
Red meat is the most consumed type of meat in the country. Of these, beef is most preferred and is readily available in most of…
Supermarket Foods Contribute to Rise in Lifestyle Diseases
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in middle and low income countries including Kenya. More commonly referred to as lifestyle diseases, a common sight…
Low Carbohydrate Diet in Weight Loss Management
Most overweight and obese individuals express a willingness in shedding off weight to achieve a normal weight. This is usually a tough journey that requires…
Abdominal Obesity and the Rise in Non-communicable Diseases
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country has been rising. For instance, the prevalence of Diabetes has been rising sharply over the past…