He ate a slug on a dare, became paralyzed and died

By CNN,

It was just a silly dare among teenage boys. What could it hurt to eat a small slug? So Australian teenager Sam Ballard grabbed the slimy creatur...

Rat lungworm disease , Slug

Plants and extreme fitness: How one man added years to his life

By CNN,

Three years ago, Khaled Al-Suwaidi, now 35, received advice that changed his life forever. He was warned that he might not live much longer. Origin...

diet , exercise , Fitness , health , Khaled Al-Suwaidi

Coconut oil has more ‘bad’ fat than beef and butter-doctors

By Reuters,

Coconut oil raises ‘bad’ cholesterol in the same way as other foods high in saturated fats like butter and beef, according to the American Heart A...

AHA , Cancer Council , Cardiovascular disease , Coconut oil , Hypertension

Food magazine editor quits after ‘killing vegans’ joke

By CNN,

The editor of a British food publication has resigned after joking in an email about "killing vegans" and force-feeding them meat. William Sitwell,...

British food publication , John Brown Media , Waitrose , William Sitwell

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...

agronomy , cattle , chilies , cows , farming , harsh weather , Herders , investment , Maasai , meat , pastrolists , peppers

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...

Embu County. , Embu Governor Martin Wambora , Kathageri-Kigumo-Kanyuambora road , Kenya Rural Roads Authority , Runyenjes , Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia

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...

Europe under water restaurant , Snohetta , Under

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 ...

food , Food Thursdays , How to , How to make Italian rice , Italian , kenya , Recipe , recipe Kenya , Rice , vegetable , vegetable Italian rice

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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