Reading Time: 3 minutes That excessive thirst, feeling very hungry despite eating to satisfaction, complaining of an often call of nature, losing or gaining weight all of a sudden are among the complaints list of many today. While most people are unaware of what is going on and keep living without paying attention to these changes, this could lead
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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 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
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
August 02, 2017
Breastfeeding Tips For Your NewBorn
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ask any woman who has given birth, and they will narrate to you that their worst nightmare was most likely getting breast feeding started, let alone sustain it exclusively through the full first 6 months of their infant’s life. In Kenya and other African communities, the birth of a child is enormously celebrated by friends
February 02, 2017
Maternal Health in Kenya
Reading Time: 2 minutes Maternal campaign: Another Handout Scheme? When the rising cases of maternal and child death began increasing in Kenya, the first lady, Margaret Kenyatta came to rescue of these mothers and children to save their lives. She ran a victory race which few mothers would probably distance themselves from. She stood for the right of that
September 23, 2016
Wake up without Taking Coffee
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you struggle to be active or wake up without that cup of coffee? Has it become so difficult to have high energy levels without taking a latte? As much as coffee has absolute health benefits like antioxidants, the caffeine is a cause of a vicious cycle that may eventually cause fatigue to your body.
March 02, 2016
First 1000 days: Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Reading Time: 3 minutes As a mother or a mother to be, there is only one universal hope: for the child to grow up healthy and strong. Proper nutrition begins right from pregnancy through to a child’s second birthday and yields long lasting benefits throughout the life of the child. Properly nourished kids are healthier and are said to
February 25, 2016
Fish in the diet during Pregnancy
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re pregnant, you might feel like you need to become a nutrition expert overnight. After all, what you eat and drink — and what you avoid — influences your baby’s development. Some choices are logical, such as eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and eliminating alcohol from your diet. But what about seafood? Is