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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…