Health Benefits of Pulses and Getting the Most Out of Them
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…
Diet
Did You Know You Can Eat Fruits of the Kei Apple (Kayaba)?
The Kei Apple or “Kayaba” as locally known, is a shrub and fruit tree commonly planted as a hedge (fence) due to its thorny branches.…
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.…
Health Benefits of Green Grams (Ndengu)
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…
Indigenous Vegetables Eaten in Kenya
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…
The Nutrition Value and Health Benefits of Blackberries
When you hear the word Blackberry probably the first thing that comes to your mind is the smart phone brand of the same name. But…
The Nutrition Value and Health Benefits of Gooseberries
What are Gooseberries? Gooseberries, as the name suggests, are small berries oval in shape that are indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia. They’re however…
The Nutrition Value and Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are popular fruits used as vegetables and are widely grown and eaten in the world. Due to their softness, pumpkins are often used to…
Choosing a Healthy Bread: White, Brown or Wholemeal
A quick stop by the supermarkets nowadays reveals a rather interesting fact – when it comes to packaged foods there’s a whole lot of variety…
Crickets: A Rich Alternative Source of Protein
On our previous article we took a look at the nutritional value of edible insects and one thing that came out, was that insects indeed…