Nutritionists & Dietitians Union Finally Gets Registered
The Kenya Union of Nutritionists and Dieticians (KUNAD), the trade union that seeks to represent Kenyan nutritionists in labour matters, finally got the approval to…
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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…
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.…
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.…
Is Blue Band Margarine Healthy?
Blue Band is the most popular brand of margarine this part of the world. Many, including yours truly, have grown up using the brand as…
Beware of the Fake QRMA Health Checkup and Scanning
This post has been on my back burner for about two years now. It would have remained there for a little longer were it not…
BMI Calculator – Know Your BMI Today
ADVERTISEMENT What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? BMI is a measure of a person’s weight relative to his or her height. It is determined by…
Food Fortification and Some of its Challenges in Kenya
It’s estimated that over 10 million of the Kenyan population suffer from poor nutrition and chronic food insecurity. One of the measures put in place…
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…
Does Microwave Cooking affect the Nutritients in Food?
Previously, we looked at some misconceptions surrounding the use of microwaves, specifically the cancer claim together with the often shared “phone test”. Today’s article is…