Reading Time: 3 minutes In light of the “Red Alert” story aired in Kenya, it is vital to reiterate that this is not a phenomena that just suddenly happened. When purchasing meats from any local butcher, it is easy to notice the difference in chunks of meat hang on the wall. It is therefore, crucial to be keen on
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July 05, 2019
Are you Consuming the Right Probiotic?
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are keen on super foods, or ever take a glance at your food labels, you must have consumed or heard of pro and prebiotics. The health craze to include them in the diet is alarming from the plethora of social media health enthusiasts, to the extreme clean eaters, not to mention the companies
April 01, 2019
When Clean Eating becomes Orthorexia
Reading Time: 3 minutes Eating right and healthy living is paramount. Nourishing ourselves with fruits and vegetables and whole foods as opposed to processed food is always recommended. Currently eating healthy or rather what is commonly known as “clean eating” has overtaken the lives of the “health fanatics”. In the era where image is characterized as the standard in
November 18, 2018
Take 9: Daily Nutrition Tips
Reading Time: 3 minutes Should someone have several small meals or 3 big meals a day? What is the significance of each? It is important to first know your energy needs before settling on the distribution of meals within the day. It is best to have the traditional 3 big meals and perhaps small snacks in between if there
November 18, 2018
The Truth Behind Dietary Supplements
Reading Time: 2 minutes The average modern day diet leaves a lot to be desired. An average plate could lack in a number of nutrients that include vitamins A,C and D as well as minerals such as calcium and potassium and therefore result in “hidden hunger”. It is no wonder that many results to supplements to get the full
November 17, 2018
Are you Going Gluten Free?
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you have had issues with bloating, diarrhea, nausea or headaches after eating food made from wheat, then most likely you are gluten intolerant. Gluten is a protein component that is present in wheat and other grains and is the cause of such health problems to many people. For most of those diagnosed with this
November 08, 2018
Keep Going Bananas
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the famous adage goes, “when your mother asks you whether you would like a piece of advice, it does not matter whether you nod to it or not, you are definitely going to get it.” Sometimes you just want to go bananas, the same way she made you feed on them when you were
November 01, 2018
Stop Eating “Food” Your Grandmother Wouldn’t Recognize as Food
Reading Time: 3 minutes As has become the norm, I always go for grocery shopping for the week on Fridays. One question I always ask myself is “What is that? Even after reading the name on the packaging I am always surprised because I seem to be discovering a “new food” on the supermarket shelves all the time! This
November 01, 2018
Painful cramps?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Every girl knows how painful it is to have cramps each month and end up holding up normal activities because you are numb and cannot function! We go for bascopan, painkillers,much has been said even on using hot water bottle to ease the pain! In kenya I have come across enough women who do
August 15, 2017
Snack Time Essentials For Kids
Reading Time: 3 minutes The concept of snacking is common throughout the world, nevertheless, the practice varies due to traditions and culture. Snacks should take the structure of a meal (be planned, structured and well prepared) as a mini meal to ensure that the child is eating at least every 3 to 4 hours within the day. The composition