Stinging Nettle leaves (Thafai) one of Kenya’s traditional vegetables that stands out for its extraordinary nutritional prowess. Despite its prickly reputation, stinging nettle leaves boasts
In the vibrant tapestry of Kenyan cuisine, there exists a humble vegetable known as the African Spider Plant or locally as “dek”, “saget,” or “Chinsaga”.
Pumpkin leaves (Mseveve) is another often-overlooked leafy green hero that packs a powerful nutritional punch. While pumpkins themselves often steal the spotlight during autumn harvests,
In the world of leafy greens, there’s one unsung hero that deserves the spotlight: jute mallow vegetables, also known as “mrenda” in Swahili. While it
Cowpea leaves (Kunde) offer a myriad of nutritional benefits that cater specifically to the unique needs of women’s health. Join us as we delve into
You definately have heard that vitamin C boosts immunity. But how does it work? In this article, I discuss the details of how exactly vitamin
Black Nightshade aka managu may be deemed a wild weed in the Americas, but it holds a revered place in African and Asian cultures. In
As a child, I always liked it when mama made uji (Swahili name for porridge) for us. The hot bowl of sour millet porridge was
Githeri is a traditional Kenyan staple that has a lot of health benefits. It is made by mixing maize and beans in a ratio of
