English Swahili Beetroot / Beet Kiazisukari Broccoli Brokoli Cabbage Kabichi Capsicum / Bell Peppers Pilipili Hoho Carrot Karoti Cauliflower Koliflawa / Kolimaua Celery Figili Collard… Read More »Swahili Names for Common Vegetables, Herbs & Spices
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
Information on what is regarded healthy eating is both wide and varied — from traditional wisdom that has been passed down across generations, recommendations from… Read More »The Healthy Eating Plate Guide Revisited
Cabbage is a quite popular vegetable, ranking up high alongside kales and spinach. They come in many varieties including green, white and red (purple) cabbages.… Read More »The Nutrition Value and Health Benefits of Cabbage
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