Dry vegetables for dry spells

The most biting shortage during a dry spell, like the one we experienced recently, is scarcity of vegetables. Yet it does not have to be like that; it shows how unprepared we are even for short time crises. Every year, Kenya experiences drought in the first two months of the year.

By VANTIGITA BOSIBORI 10 years ago

Bananas are nature’s snack

Bananas are not only readily available but also healthy, filling and conveniently wrapped. They are nature’s ideal snack. When you are hungry, just buy one or two and your hunger will be subdued.

By VANTIGITA BOSIBORI 10 years ago

Diet can cool off that irritant headache

Many people who suffer from recurrent headaches find that simple changes to their diet can offer fast and effective relief. Eating small, regular meals, for example, is a good preventive measure, as skipping meals is known to cause a drop in blood sugar levels, which in turn can precipitate headaches.

By Vantigita Bosibori 10 years ago

Potatoes a good source of potassium

When people think of potatoes, they usually have this image that they will make them fat. But the culprit is the fat they are often cooked in, or which is added at the table in the form of butter or cream. Those trying to lose weight should avoid fried potatoes and opt for baked potatoes instead.

By VANTIGITA BOSIBORI 10 years ago

Potatoes a good source of potassium

When people think of potatoes, they usually have this image that they will make them fat. But the culprit is the fat they are often cooked in, or which is added at the table in the form of butter or cream. Those trying to lose weight should avoid fried potatoes and opt for baked potatoes instead.

By Vantigita Bosibori 10 years ago

Enjoy quiet time for recovery after illness

A proper period of convalescence - a quiet time to recover after illness - was once considered an essential part of medical treatment. The pressure of modern life often conflicts with the body's natural need to recuperate, but resuming a normal routine too soon after surgery or a bout of flu can delay full recovery for several weeks.

By VANTIGITA BOSIBORI 10 years ago

Eat carrots for great eyesight

Were you told as a child to eat your carrots because they would make you see better in the dark?

By VANTIGITA BOSIBORI 10 years ago

Sukuma wiki is nutrient rich

Sukuma wiki (kale) is abundant in Kenya because it is easy to grow and can be grown almost anywhere. In slums, the crop is planted in sacks. Its green leaves sprout within a week, which makes the vegetable available throughout the year.

By Vantigita Bosibori 11 years ago

Experts advise on tracing kin

Tracing a lost person is a tedious, expensive and emotionally draining experience. Yet family tracing services exist. There are organisations that do this at a cost while some, like the Red Cross, do this free of charge. They have trained personnel who have the skills to trace the lost.

By Vantigita Bosibori 11 years ago

Link between tea and anaemia

When the level of haemoglobin - the vita protein molecule which carries oxygen in the bloodstream - is lowered, or the number of red blood cells falls below normal levels, the supply of oxygen to the tissues is reduced.

By VANTIGITA BOSIBORI 11 years ago

Indisciplined eating a disaster

A well-nourished, healthy workforce is a pre-condition for sustainable development. At the same time, the nutritional well-being of a population is a reflection of the performance of its social and economic sectors.

By VANTIGITA BOSIBORI 11 years ago