The Coronavirus outbreak has necessitated the taking of extreme measures including quarantining, curfews and lockdowns. Without these measures in place it would be much difficult… Read More »Ways to Keep Healthy Indoors during Lockdowns
Viral infections like the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) alter bodily mechanisms in different ways which in turn affects one’s nutritional status. Some of these ways include:… Read More »Coronavirus and why Optimal Nutrition is Important
Obesity among young adults is on the rise. This cases may start as early as from childhood, teenage years or even at the onset of… Read More »Increase in Cancer Among Obese Young Adults and the Poor
Purple Mangosteen is a tropical fruit native to South East Asia that has in recent times become the basis for a new weight loss supplement.… Read More »Does Purple Mangosteen Really Help in Weight Loss?
Consumption of roasted meat (locally known as nyama choma) is prevalent in our restaurants and bars (choma base). High consumption is seen during the weekend… Read More »High Intake of Roasted Meat May Increase Risk of Cancer
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.… Read More »On Why You Should Be Eating Less Processed Meats
Vitamin C is the one of antioxidants that we get from food that help our bodies prevent infection. Good sources of it include dark green… Read More »Fat and Vitamin C Interaction Increase Cancer Causing Agent
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in middle and low income countries including Kenya. More commonly referred to as lifestyle diseases, a common sight… Read More »Supermarket Foods Contribute to Rise in Lifestyle Diseases
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country has been rising. For instance, the prevalence of Diabetes has been rising sharply over the past… Read More »Abdominal Obesity and the Rise in Non-communicable Diseases
Colic is a common condition experienced by babies world over that is characterized by excessive and frequent crying. It can be experienced as early as… Read More »Calming a Baby with Colic Pains