How to break carb cravings, once and for all

By CNN,

If you're like many people I know, the thought of giving up pasta and bread in an effort to shed a few pounds (or more) might seem like an unfair puni...

Busia: Woman gives birth to 6.3kg baby boy

By Frankline Bwire,

A woman in Busia has given birth to a baby weighing 6.3kgs in Teso South. Everlyne Atieno Osinya from Ong'ariama village had the baby boy through ...

busia baby , Everlyne Atieno Osinya

Women with diabetes have higher cancer risk than men

By Reuters,

People with diabetes are more likely to develop certain cancers than those without the condition, and a new analysis suggests that the increased risk ...

cancer , Diabetes , obesity

How a vegan diet can change your body

By CNN,

A vegan diet, plant-based which shuns meat and dairy, is having its time in the sun. Since 2008, there has been a 350% increase in the number of se...

vegan diet

The fruits and veggies that could poison you

By CNN,

Ther are some fruits and veges around the world that are natural-born killers. Here are some of the examples. Unripe lychees contain toxins that ca...

cassava , fruits , lychee , poison , potato , red kidney bean , sugarcane , VEGETABLES

Agri-business: Fruits and vegetables help 31-year-old find healthy way to riches

By Wangui Ngechu,

An agri-business venture that started out just three years ago as a side hustle has since turned into a profit-making platform for its founder, Peter ...

Govt engages horticulture players to boost exports

By Kepha Muiruri,

Players in Kenya’s horticultural sector are seeking out incentives from government ahead of the fresh budgetary allocation for the 2018-2019 financi...

Chris Kiptoo , European union , exports , government support , Horticulture , IFTEX , International Flower Trade Expo , international trade , Kenya Flower Council , KFC , taxation

RECIPE: A different way of preparing sukuma wiki

By Agencies,

Recently I've discovered that almost all vegetables are good to roast. The key to success is threefold: first, don't crowd the roasting pan. Second, r...

Eggplant , Pine Nuts , Pumpkin Seeds , Recipe , ROASTING VEGETABLES , sukuma wiki , VEGETABLES , Walnut Sauce. , Zucchini

Hit by wild weather, Kenya’s herders fire up a hot new crop, chilli peppers

By Reuters,

In this arid stretch of Kajiado County, where worsening heat and drought have been tough on livestock farmers, Arnold Ole Kapurua is experimenting wit...

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Residents pool cash to repair dilapidated Kagumo road

By Peter Gachanja,

Residents of Embu County spent the better part of Tuesday repairing a 10-km road that was rendered impassable following heavy rains. Over 100 local...

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Fighting salt and sugar cravings, with spicy food

By CNN,

There's no magic pill that will cure you of your cravings. But there is something that may help the effort, and it's all-natural. Research has show...

Europe’s first underwater restaurant to open in Norway

By CNN,

Europe's first underwater restaurant is set to open in early 2019 in Lindesnes, in the south of Norway. The planned concrete structure features a 3...

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What to eat to beat a hangover

By CNN,

 You're enjoying beer, cocktails or some bubbly with friends, and before you know it, night turns into day, and you wake up with a massive hangover. ...

anger , annoyed , breath , life

Foods that can suppress appetite, aid weight loss

By CNN,

Whether it's turning to supplements, juices or new challenging workouts, it seems everyone is looking for the magic weight loss bullet. But sometimes,...

RECIPE: Italian vegetable rice

By Citizen Reporter,

Rice is a staple food in most Kenyan homes. Some of the most popular ways of preparing this versatile dish is by frying it or cooking it. Rice can be ...

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This diet may prevent dementia

By CNN,

Meals from the sunny Mediterranean have been linked to stronger bones, a healthier heart and longer life, along with a reduced risk for diabetes and h...

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President Kenyatta: My Big Four plan for economic development

By Mike Njoroge,

President Uhuru Kenyatta unveiled what he termed as "The Big Four" on Tuesday even as he emphasised a new outlook geared towards shifting the country'...

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High blood pressure? Eating this could help…

By VOA,

There’s another reason to eat your fruits and vegetables. It could lower your blood pressure, according to new research. Researchers at the Keck ...

Eating for high blood pressure , high blood pressure

Nakumatt moves to court to stop eviction

By Dzuya Walter,

Nakumatt Chief Executive Officer Atul Shah now wants court to stop landlords from evicting it from their premises. In his argument, Shah says it is...

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Kerr: For me chapati, matumbo and omena are irresistible delicacies

By John Kyanda,

Two days after leading Gor Mahia to a record 16th Kenyan Premier League title, British coach Dylan Kerr is bracing Nairobi’s morning chilly weather ...

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