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Regina KambaMay 18, 2023

What exactly is sleep? Sleep is an altered state of consciousness where we have limited interactions with our surroundings and are relatively quiet and still (depending on the stage of sleep). Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight disease and […]

Regina KambaMay 18, 2023

A good way to ensure that you eat your vegetables is to enjoy them as a starter You’ll most likely get the right portion while you’re at your hungriest & you’ll eat less of other components of the meal It may lead you to eat fewer and healthier calories overall, which could help in weight […]

Regina KambaMay 18, 2023

If you are a fun of French fries or sautéed potatoes, you can still enjoy your potatoes in a healthy way. Try baked or roasted potatoes. They are equally yummy but healthier than the French fries. Deep fried foods add more calories to your meal from the excess oil, and are high in trans fats […]

Regina KambaMay 18, 2023

Parents ask me, “how do I get my kids to eat healthy and they are used to sausages, bacon, cakes, noodles etc? “ My first question is who buys those ultra processed foods that contain too much sugar, sodium and bad for health? It’s easy to get your family to eat healthy: 1. Fill your […]

Regina KambaMay 18, 2023

Coriander leaves are an excellent source of fiber, calcium, magnesium, manganese and iron. It has eleven components of essential oils, six types of acids, including ascorbic acid or vitamin C, each having several beneficial properties. Coriander seeds are can also be rich in phytonutrients and have a similar nutrient profile as leaves.

Regina KambaMay 1, 2023

A balanced diet is a diet that contains differing kinds of foods in certain quantities and proportions so that the requirement for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins and alternative nutrients is adequate. A nutritionally balanced diet fulfills all nutritional needs of the body. Each body needs a specific amount of nutrients and calories to stay active […]

Regina KambaApril 22, 2023

Why you should eat more Kachumbari Kachumbari is a tomato and onion salad that makes for a perfect side dish to pair with various dishes. Kachumbari can be found on almost every table accompanying meals in Kenya, especially with grilled meat (nyama choma, mutura), boiled eggs, fish and Coast dishes (pilau). It is a very […]

Regina KambaApril 15, 2023

Our lives are not always stationery. Sometime you may find yourself travelling for work or leisure and some other time you are away from home most meal-times. With today’s hectic lifestyles, most of us end up eating out often. That could mean getting a coffee and pancake or mandazi for breakfast from a nearby café, […]

Regina KambaApril 10, 2023

What exercises improves your balance and prevent falls Poor balance often leads to falls, which can cause head injuries and other disabling injuries. Hip fractures, in particular, can lead to serious health complications and threaten independence. A combination of activities such as walking, strength training, and specific workouts can improve balance and prevent falls, especially […]

Regina KambaApril 6, 2023

What is Warm-up and Cool-down? Warm-up and cool-down are slower-paced, reduced-intensity movements that precede and follow exercise. A warm-up before exercise builds gradually toward the pace and intensity of the exercise. A cool-down following activity, also called a warm-down, gradually returns the body to its resting state. Both the warm-up and cool-down place special emphasis […]

11 Reasons to Get More Sleep

Enjoying your vegetables

Enjoying your potatoes

Healthy nutrition at home

Coriander/Dania

14 Simple Ways to Eat a Balanced Diet

Kachumbari (Kenyan Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad)

How To Get Healthy Nutrition While Eating Away From Home

15 Exercises to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

Is Warm Up and Cool Down Necessary in Fitness?

18 Common Spices and Herbs and their Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Eating Eggs