Cereal Swahili Name Maize / Corn Mahindi Barley Shayiri Bullrush Millet Wimbi Millet Mtama Oats Oti / Shayiri Rice Mchele (husked) / Mpunga (unhusked) /… Read More »Swahili Names for Common Cereals & Legumes
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.… Read More »English Words For Common Kenyan Foods
Green grams, locally known as ndengu, are also known by other names such as mung beans and moong beans. Green grams are beans, which means… Read More »Health Benefits of Green Grams (Ndengu)
Beyond the popularity of kale (sukumawiki) and spinach as the official greens in our meals, there are plenty more of leafy vegetables that can be… Read More »Indigenous Vegetables Eaten in Kenya
Indigenous crops are grown in almost all parts of the Kenyan countryside. These crops are rich in protein, dietary fibre, carbohydrates, vitamin and minerals. Indeed,… Read More »Using Indigenous Foods to Tackle Malnutrition in Kenya
Pulses is not exactly a common word yet you most likely partake of them daily. So what are they exactly? Pulses are basically seeds that… Read More »Health Benefits of Pulses and Getting the Most from Them