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Waterborne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted in water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing or drinking water. They are also spread through eating food exposed to infected water. Drinking contaminated water can cause waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid & dysentery. Cholera Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, and can […]
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Having rusty utensils is very unpleasant. You can’t use them to serve food and the last thing you would want to do is expose them to your guests! They’re not only unsightly but you also run the risk of contaminating your food. What is Rust? Rust is an iron oxide formed when iron or an alloy of iron (like steel) […]
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The papaya, also known as pawpaw, is a very healthy tropical fruit that is very refreshing and nutritious. It has strong antioxidant properties that make it an ideal fruit for preventing various illnesses. Papayas contain papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins and it is more concentrated in the fruit when unripe. NB: Papain is used to make digestive enzyme […]
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Green tea Green tea is very nutritious. In recent years, green tea has received a lot of positive feedback from nutritionists and healthy living advocates. Some of them have been taking it for many years and claim it provides many health benefits. Health Benefits of Green Tea A number of scientific studies have been conducted in recent years to investigate […]
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Tomatoes are fruits and have been grown in various parts of the world for many years. The following are 10 quick facts about tomatoes you should know: 1. The most common varieties are red in colour when ripe. This colouration is due to the presence of a compound called Lycopene which has been shown to help in fighting cancerous cells. […]
Read moreCoconut oil has many health benefits and has been in use for many years. Very popular in tropical countries where coconut trees flourish near the ocean or sea, these fruits and their oil have gained acceptance over the years from the locals and nutritionists. Image courtesy of Phú Thịnh Co A number of studies have been conducted to research on their […]
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Bananas are popular fruits and provide many health benefits. They are recommended by nutritionists for a number of reasons, including: 1. They provide energy to the body and can be eaten before starting an exercise session to provide energy. They also help when taken in the morning because they will ensure that the body has enough energy for the activities […]
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Fresh Dairy full cream milk powder is manufactured in Uganda and distributed in the East African region. It is a wonderful product available in a number of supermarkets in Kenya. The main reason this milk powder is frequently found in my kitchen is because it makes a good cup of tea or milk, whichever I want. The milk is usually […]
Read moreGreen grams or mung beans supply many nutrients to the body. They provide proteins which assist in the production of blood cells and antibodies that protect the body from diseases. They aid in repairing worn out tissues and in helping the body perform vital functions like transporting molecules. Green grams also provide the body with fiber that helps in digestion […]
Read moreThere are many benefits of coconuts both financially and nutritionally. They are vastly found growing naturally in coastal areas. The trees are usually tall and slender with no branches making them difficult to climb for inexperienced persons. Notches are made on the trunk so that one uses them to reach the top. The entire coconut tree is very useful, from […]
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