Walking through a Kenyan supermarket can feel overwhelming. Bright packaging, colourful labels, and endless snack options make it easy to grab processed foods without thinking. While convenient, many of these products quietly affect your health. Scientific studies link them to rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in Kenya. This blog explains how packaged … Read more
Healthy weight typically refers to a weight that is appropriate for your height, age, sex, and body composition, and is associated with a lower risk of developing weight-related health problems. It’s often assessed using measures like body mass index (BMI), which takes into account your height and weight. However, BMI doesn’t always accurately reflect body … Read more
Ugali is often at the center of heated nutrition debates. It is frequently blamed for weight gain, poor blood sugar control, and “empty calories.” These claims are common but largely misunderstood or oversimplified. From a nutrition science perspective, ugali is neither inherently unhealthy nor uniquely harmful. Its physiological effects depend on starch structure, fiber content, … Read more
Diabetes Mellitus occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. It allows cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream to use as energy or store for future use. Insulin also helps lower … Read more
