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.…
Kelvin Muriuki
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
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 dividing…
Food Fortification and Some of it’s 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…
Microwaves: How True are the Cancer and Phone Test Claims?
Microwaves are becoming a very common home appliance in Kenyan homes. They can also be found in our work places and in food shops thanks…
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.…