#healthyeating – Regina Kamba

Regina KambaSeptember 10, 2023

Guava is a delicious tropical fruit, high in vitamin C, and a great source of dietary fiber. Both the fleshy fruit of the guava plant and the leaves are edible, with the fruit most often eaten as a snack and the leaves commonly boiled into an herbal tea. The texture of guavas is similar to pears […]

Regina KambaJuly 30, 2023

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat or fatty substance known as lipid that is part of all animal cells. It is essential for many of the body’s metabolic processes, including the production of hormones, bile and vitamin D. There are 2 main sources of the cholesterol in your blood: cholesterol in the food […]

Regina KambaMay 27, 2023

What is an Avocado? Avocado is a a bright green fruit that belongs to the family of lauraceae; a group that also includes members such as cinnamon. Avocados are low in sugar. And they contain fiber, which helps you feel full longer. They contain a wide range of nutrients and may have various health benefits. […]

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, […]

Health Benefits of Guavas

Cholesterol: Tips to Lower Cholesterol Levels

10 Reasons Why you should Eat more Avocado

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

18 Common Spices and Herbs and their Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Eating Eggs