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 Coronavirus Pandemic
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…
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.…
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.…