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 lot of variety to…
Diet
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 are…
The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Edible Insects
The world is gearing up for a rapid rise in population in the coming decades. The current numbers stand at around 7.3 billion and this…
The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Watermelon Seeds
Watermelons are a popular fruit, especially when the weather is hot. Most people do enjoy watermelons, and it’s hard to miss it in any Kenyan…
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…
Health Benefits of Pulses and Getting the Most from 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…
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.…
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…