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 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…
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…
Is It Safe To Introduce Eggs During Complementary Feeding?
On our article on complementary feeding (“weaning”) we pointed out that feeding with other foods other than breast milk should begin at the age of…
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.…
Why You Should Avoid Plastics When it Comes to Food
Plastics, thanks to their cheap availability, can be found almost everywhere nowadays. One such place is in our foods. From packaging, serving to even warming…
Why Multiple Flour Porridges are Not Good for Your Child?
When starting complementary feeding or weaning as it’s traditionally referred to, porridge is usually one of the best foods to start with. Porridge due to…
Complementary Feeding: Winning with Proper Weaning
It’s usually recommended that once a child reaches the age of six months that weaning be started. This is because, while being the best food…