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… Read More »Indigenous Vegetables Eaten in Kenya
Diet
Using Indigenous Foods to Tackle Malnutrition 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
Health and Nutritional 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… Read More »Health and Nutritional Benefits of Blackberries
Did You Know You Can Eat Fruits of the Kei Apple (Kayaba)?
The Kei Apple or Kayaba as it is locally known, is a shrub and fruit tree commonly planted as a hedge due to its thorny… Read More »Did You Know You Can Eat Fruits of the Kei Apple (Kayaba)?
Health Benefits of Cape Gooseberries
Gooseberries are small oval berries that are indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia. They’re however now scattered and can be found in many more… Read More »Health Benefits of Cape Gooseberries
Health and Nutritional 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… Read More »Health and Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
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… Read More »Choosing a Healthy Bread: White, Brown or Wholemeal
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… Read More »Crickets: A Rich Alternative Source of Protein
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… Read More »The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Edible Insects
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… Read More »The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Watermelon Seeds