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I was at Marikiti ,Nairobi yesterday ,sampling best quality pineapples,eating ripe one prepared for me by the vendor.
Me:" where do you get these sweet, golden yellow pineapples?"
Vendor: "From Uganda, ..,the ones for Kenya taste bitter."
Uganda, thank you for the pineapples.
-Politics in Nigeria has become very toxic,blinding ,can destroy brand Nigeria.
-In this picture,as a Kenyan, I see president Tinubu of Nigeria next to president Ruto.
-But a Nigerian
@OOlusore
can't see his president and boldly ask on twitter.
"Where is Bola Tinubu?
I have…
@I_am_Holuright
@OOlusore
I'm a Kenyan.
-I inform that too much negative energy from Nigeria can soil the brand Nigeria globally.
-The negative information you Nigerians broadcast to the world from your country are detrimental to welfare ,perception of your people in foreign lands.
•Onions; keep blood free of clots.
~ To keep blood free of clots, eat onions,both raw and cooked, and it is advised that patients with coronary diseases to eat onions daily,partly because their compounds hinder platelet clumping and speed up clot dissolving activity. Onions…
Eat these mangoes as whole,( plus the peels),as nature intended). There is a great nutritional loss when mango peels are sliced,discarded ,as the case here in Nairobi.
Mango peels contain triterpenes and triterpenoids ,which are plant compounds that help fight cancers and
•√ POMEGRANATE •The Fruit for men's health.
~A native fruit to middle East, pomegranate has been used as folk medicine for thousands of years.The juice contain substances that support a healthy prostate and antioxidants to maintain the elasticity of the arteries. All parts…
Food antioxidants and your health.
LYCOPENE; The cancer fighter in red colour fruits.
~Tomatoes ,Watermelon,Guavas,and red grapefruit contain a powerful carotenoid called Lycopene,which is about twice as powerful as Beta carotene.
~ Lycopene is the main pigment responsible for…
Twak Makende ( special interview. Let's get some more Dholuo. Ombulu( votes), Diel ( A goat).Thum( Music) ,Bika( come here). Abiro( I'm coming) ,Osiepa( my friend).Abirogoyi( I will beat you).Aol( I'm tired). Awuoro( It has taken me by surprise). Kawuono( Today).Amor(I'm happy).
• CITRUS FRUITS- The antioxidants powerhouse.
~ This family of fruits include lemons, limes,oranges, grapefruits ,tangerines,and less widely eaten fruits ,such as pomellos and kumquats.Their vitamin C content is great and their regular consumption can reduce the risk of…
Food antioxidants and your health .
•√ Quercetin.
~Quercetin is one of the strongest biologically active members of the flavonoid family, concentrated in fruits and vegetables. Quercetin is probably a prime reason for the great therapeutic powers of onions.some onions are so…
Have you inquired why your tongue has a burning sensation after eating
#pineapple
?.
Pineapple actually digest your tongue.
~Pineapple contains
#bromelain
, a mixture of two protein digesting enzymes ( called proteases) ,a corrosive chemical that break down
#aminoacids
..this is…
•GREEN VEGETABLES - A Family of cancer fighters.
•{ Broccoli~ Cabbage~Brussels sprouts ~Cauliflower~Watercress ~Bok Choy~ Kale~Collard greens and mustard greens} - are considered cruciferous vegetables.
~ These cancer fighters contain more phytonutrients with anticancer…
-John Thiong'o,the Super Metro driver who endangered the lives of other road users, by making a U-turn on the busy Thika Super Highway, has been charged.
-This lady Karen Nyamu
@karennyamunbo
must also be charged for instructing her driver to drive on the wrong side of the…
CABBAGES- The super vegetable.
~Cabbage is an excellent source of VitaminK ,Vitamin C and Vitamin B6 . A good source of manganese ,dietary fibre, potassium,vitamin B1, folate and copper.
~ Cabbage is also good source of choline,phosphorus, Vitamin B2,Magnesium, Calcium,…
Citrulline, Arginine, and Nitric Oxide-Related Benefits of Watermelon.
Watermelon has rich supply of the amino acid, citrulline.
Citrulline is an amino acid that is commonly converted by our kidneys and other organ systems (including cells that line our blood vessels) into…
•Broccoli.
~This cruciferous vegetable has been widely studied for its medicinal properties,which include antibacterial and immunity boosting activities. It is rich in Vitamin C and Fibre and has the highest level of carotenoids - particularly eye- health lutein - of all…
•BROCCOLI .
~This cruciferous vegetable has been widely studied for its # medicinal properties,which include antibacterial and immunityboosting activities. It is rich in VitaminC and Fibre and has the highest level of carotenoids - particularly eye- health lutein - of all…
Older generation in Africa valued chilli peppers,and formed part of their diet.
Chilli pepper plants were grown in almost every African homestead...why..?
•√ chillies.
~The chilli pepper,the hottest member of the capsicum family, is a fruit pod from the plant belonging to…
•Lycopene; the cancer fighter in red colour fruits.
~Tomatoes ,Watermelon,Guava,and red grapefruit contain a powerful carotenoid called Lycopene,which is about twice as powerful as Beta carotene.
~ Lycopene is the main pigment responsible for the red colour.Lycopene is the…
-I advise any Azimio fratenity fanatic to unfollow ;
1.Pauline Njoroge.
2. Gabriel Oguda.
-For better and progressive mental health.
-Consumption of negative energy on daily basis ( written or spoken)can be retrogresive to your mental acuity.
-This creates…
Food antioxidants and your health.
•√ Glutathione- The powerful detoxifier.
~ Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that is produced in the liver and works throughout the body in cells ,tissues ,and fluids to detoxify free radicals created from oxygen known as reactive…
•√Okra , a great source of dietary fibre.
~Okra,also known as bhindi and Lady's fingers ,is a flowering plant that belongs to the mallow family,It has unique ,slightly peppery taste somewhere between an aubergine and asparagus. Its main medicinal value lies in its extra…
@renoomokri
-My brother, I actually watched your videos from the time you landed in Nairobi,Kenya,visiting our wildlife to comparing petrol prices,tea prices in Kenya vs Nigeria.
-Countries are like corporate brands.
-You market positively Brand Nigeria ,the world help you market it…
•Zinc rejuvenates aging immune system.
~ Ensure you eat foods high in zinc. Your immune system cannot function at top form if you lack zinc.
~ Zinc is the mineral that helps drive many aspects of immunity, including production of antibodies and T- cells ,as well as other white…
•√ MULBERRY •• A great tonic for the body.
~ Mulberries are ancient fruit with long tradition of use as a medicine ,including as a tonic for the whole body .All the parts of the plant,from root to tip can be used medicinally ,.The fruit is high in antioxidant Anthocyanins…
•√Eat pineapples for strong bones.
~To keep your bones strong, include pineapples in your diet,try drinking pineapple juice or eating other foods that are high in manganese.Manganese ,like boron,is implicated in bone metabolism.Animals deficient in manganese develop severe…
Our family compound has more than 100 guava trees.
When I was young,I would spend more than 3 hours ,perched on guava trees,eating ripe guavas.
.Guavas-the powerhouse of antioxidant lycopene, and a laxative fruit.
Guava is low in calories and fats but contain several vital…
@scherargei
Senator Cherargei,be informed.
You and moses Kuria are like identical twins when it comes to disrespect,use of foul language,and uncivilised communication strategies.
Today you complain because Moses Kuria is out doing you in your own game.
You too change,for better.
•√ Ginger vs rheumatoid arthritis.
~ Try ginger to relieve your rheumatoid arthritis, the spice too is an anti- inflammatory agent.Ginger has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine ,traditional medicine to treat various rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.…
@WelBeast
Well articulated.
-What is AFCON compared to OLYMPICS ?
-AFCON is a village sporting event in African continent.
-Kenya stars in OLYMPICS , a global event.
-The whole of Africa is represented by Kenya in OLYMPICS.
-Numbers don't lie.
-When onions are simmered to make soup, their quercetin does not get degraded. It simply gets transferred into the water part of the soup.
- By using a low-heat method for preparing onion soup, you can preserve the health benefits of onion that are associated with this key…
• When brown Sorghum Ugali was the staple food in Kenya up to early 90s, the country was almost diabetes free.
This is one of the healthiest carbohydrates foods in Africa, nutrient dense and full of antioxidants
•POTASSIUM -The very foundation of muscles contraction, blood pressure regulation)
~ Potassium is a mineral that help muscles contract, maintains fluid balance,sends nerve impulses,and release energy from food.potassium is needed to regulate blood pressure, neuromuscular…
•Food antioxidants and your health.
BETA-CAROTENE.
~Orange- coloured fruits and vegetables, including carrots ,mangoes ,cantaloupes ,pumpkin ,sweet potatoes ,yams ,squash, and apricots ,have high amount of carotenoids .
Typically ,the more orange the fruit or vegetable…
@kipmurkomen
-Now there is a problem with your tweet here Mr.Murkomen .
-This indisciplined young lady called Karen Nyamu ,also a nominated Senator instructed her driver to flout traffic rules here in Nairobi,to the detriment of other road users,then posted it on social media .
-Kenyans…
•√ The garlic is one of nature's strongest ,most complex ,broad spectrum antibacterial agent.
Tests show that garlic kills or cripples at least 72 infectious bacteria that spread diarrhea, dysentery, botulism,tuberculosis and encephalitis, among other diseases.
~ Onions, too…
•√ Citrus fruits vs pancreatic cancer .
~ Eating to prevent pancreatic cancer can be critical because the cancer is especially resistant to treatments.
~ Food that may help prevent pancreatic cancer are fruits ,especially citrus fruits, Tomatoes,Legumes.
~ Food that may…
•√ KIWI FRUIT• A great fruit for the health of your skin.
~ Kiwi fruits, commonly prescribed as traditional medicine to treat stomach and breast cancer,their high vitamin C content promotes skin health, and boost the immune system,fighting off any inflammation. There are some…
.Intestinal parasites?, nibble on a raw garlic clove.
Eating garlic frequently may make your stomach and intestines a lethal environment for most these parasites,giving you constant protection.
As a crude treatment,you could also simply nibble on a raw garlic clove or mix…
Cardiovascular Benefits of chili peppers.
-Red chili peppers, such as cayenne, have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation, while increasing the body's ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance integral to the formation of blood…
• Foods that may prevent blood clots.
•Antithrombotic foods.
~Some foods can lower fibrinogen in the blood,the substance that form the basis of bloodclots. Food can stimulate the fibrinolytic system which dissolves the blood clots.High levels of fibrinogen and low fibrinolytic…
@Ahmedmusa718
-Well articulated brother Ahmed Musa.
-Cyber-bullying of Alex Iwobi is simply unacceptable from his people,the Nigerians.
-Here in Kenya,we celebrate our athletes, whether they win the races or fail to bring the medals home.
-Sportsmen, athletes are the greatest ambassadors…
.The flavonoids in onion tend to be more concentrated in the outer layers of the flesh.
To maximize your health benefits, peel off as little of the fleshy, edible portion as possible when removing the onion's outermost paper layer. Even a small amount of over peeling can result…
•√ People who eat Guavas actually have one of the healthiest digestive systems.
Dietary fiber and their seeds that pass through our digestive system undigested acts as janitor to the gut.
Best fruit to eat for curbing
constipation.
-Bananas and your digestive health.
-A medium-size banana contains about 3 grams of total fiber. Fiber is a nutrient that helps regulate the speed of digestion, and by keeping digestion well-regulated, conversion of carbohydrates to simple sugars and release of simple sugars…
Guavas,tomatoes ,watermelon, contain the antioxidant lycopene.
Lycopene is the phytochemical responsible for the red colour of these fruits.
•√ The lycopene protect our body against prostate cancer,pancreatic cancer,rectal and bladder cancer.and against risk of a precarious…
•Cassava feeds West Africa,but is classified among "orphan crops" in Kenya, a country that experiences acute starvation annually.
In 2018,Africa produced 169 million tons of cassava.West Africa produced 93 million tons.
Cassavas make West Africa food secure.Very healthy food.
@UTDTrey
-What is AFCON compared to OLYMPICS ?
-AFCON is a village sporting event in African continent.
-Kenya stars in OLYMPICS , a global event.
-The whole of Africa is represented by Kenya in OLYMPICS.
-Numbers don't lie .
- Kenya is the G.O.A.T.
•Have you inquired why honey is one of the foods that doesn't spoil ?
•HONEY-- is the only food that does not spoil. A jar of honey may remain edible for over 3,000 years.
~The main reason why honey does not spoil is the low water activity of honey. Honey is made up of 80%…
.Toxicologists call citrus fruits a total anticancer package.
~Eat oranges, grapefruit, lemons,lime.Toxicologists call citrus fruits a total anticancer package, because they possess every class of natural substances ( carotenoids flavonoids terpenes ,limonoids and Coumarins)…
•The papaya' folate,beta- carotene,and vitamin C have been associated with reduced colon cancer risks.
•√ The nutrients in papaya have been shown to be helpful in prevention of colon cancer. The Papaya's fibre is able to bind to cancer -causing toxins in the colon and keep…
-A single sweet potato contains more than a day's worth of beta carotene and nearly all your daily Vitamin C requirements.
-They are vital in combating free radicals in the body, benefit skin health, and support the immune system .
-Due to their high levels of slow - release…
•√ Curcumin.
~ Curcumin is the substance that gives turmeric its bright yellow colour.
Turmeric is the main ingredient in curry powder. It is an herb of the ginger family.Turmeric has significant antioxidant activity and the curcumin is its most powerful component.
~Both…
•√Eating Garlic may Lower blood pressure.
~ Eat is one of the ancient remedy for high blood pressure,and it is effective.
Long used in China and widely used in Germany, and many countries globally as blood pressure medication, garlic can have great…
The emergence of outsourced catering services has seen sharp rise in cases of food poisoning ,in Kenya, globally... Why......?
• Clostridium perfringens food poisoning:
Clostridium perfringens food poisoning typically is associated with banquet or cafeteria - style settings…
@AfricanHub_
-Political Betrayal might negatively affect this unity if not well managed.
-Kenya had almost same scenario between first president of Kenya,and first vice president.
-The two fell apart ,and became political enemies after victory.
-It is brand Kenya (he is now trashing)that actually opened opportunities for people like Larry Madowo in global arena.
-If he was coming from these failed countries in the world ,he wouldn't be at
@CNN
as a journalist.
-Journalism doesn't require any higher level of…
The Avocado ; one of the greatest source of
#glutathione
, a powerful antioxidant ,shown to block over 30 different carcinogens, also a vasodilator.
Peel Avocado with care,majority of avocado's nutrients concentrate in the dark green flesh near the skin.
Potassium:
An adequate Potassium intake may lessen the blood- pressure - raising effect of Sodium,and independently contribute to a reduced risk of death from strokes.
Potassium is abundant in fruits and vegetables.
Studies indicate that if you add even one piece of fruit or…
•Eat greenVegetables to protect against cancer.
~Make it a habit to eat green vegetables, notably green leafy vegetables.They exhibit extraordinarily broad anticancer powers.
Recent scientific studies have shown striking protection from the frequent consumption of green…
Some Restaurants here in Nairobi serve very fresh ,tasty,boiled green maize.
I have told the waiter not to bring salt when I'm served fresh ,tasty,boiled green maize.
Sprinkling salt on fresh,tasty boiled green maize is nutritional indiscipline, highly discouraged !!
VITAMIN C FOODS ~ The Sperm -alert diet.
~It is easy to get sperm - enlivening dose of Vitamin C through diet. The amount Vitamin C recommended for restoring sperms to normal functioning are found in these foods;
• Red peppers
•Freshed cooked broccoli.
•Kiwi fruit.…
√Eat fibre...Colon is the body's most important toxin disposal system. It receives toxins from your diet and from the liver ,which dumps them into the bile and send them to small intestines,then to large intestines.
-When waste matter sits in your colon for too long, some of…
@drkasenene
As a food science expert,the best cautionary word for these foods is, highly limit the intake of these foods,as opposed to the word " avoid".
Purist approach to nutrition
... ," do not", "avoid...", bring more confusion to the public when it comes to nutrition ,dietetics.
.Avocado plus leafy greens servings.
.Addition of Avocado to meal choices including Salad ,side servings of leafy greens like collard greens( sukuma Wiki) , Kales ,side servings of carrots, tomato sauce improves carotenoid absorption from carotenoid - rich foods and and…
•√ Citrus fruits vs pancreatic cancer.
~ Eating to prevent pancreatic cancer can be critical because the cancer is especially resistant to treatments.
~ Food that may help prevent pancreatic cancer are fruits ,especially CITRUS fruits, Tomatoes,Legumes.
~ Food that may…
@bonifacemwangi
@RailaOdinga
@WilliamsRuto
-Boniface Mwangi. Let me inform you this evening.
-Intelligent people communicate without using derogatory language like "fools" ,and communication is complete.
-Use of derogatory language when communicating is clear indicator of being less knowledgeable
or…
-Okra is folate rich ,a nutrient that enriches red blood vessels, protects the heart ,and lowers the risk of birth defects in babies.
~Okra,also known as bhindi and Lady's fingers ,is a flowering plant that belongs to the mallow family,It has unique ,slightly peppery taste…
@RobertAlai
- Religious matters are personal decisions ,and Daystar must stop forcing students to go to church.
-Anybody forcing you to go to church,mosque or any religious worship in Kenya is a criminal,should be arrested,charged.
These processed meats; sausages, smokies, hot dogs are "caution foods" .
The way young generation eat smokies in Nairobi,in the evenings is a public health concern.
I wish the ministry of health
@MOH_Kenya
can sensitize Kenyans on dangers of overconsumption of processed meats.
•√ Curcumin.
~ Curcumin is the substance that gives turmeric its bright yellow colour.Turmeric is the main ingredient in curry powder. It is an herb of the ginger family.Turmeric has significant antioxidant activity and the curcumin is its most powerful component.
~Both…
decongestants: how food clears lungs and sinuses;
~ Foods that have Mucokinetic ( Mucus- clearing ) Activity;
√Chili pepper• Curry spices• Garlic• Horseradish • Mustard• Onion• Black pepper• Thyme.
~ It has been known for centuries that hot,spicy ,pungent foods can
Bell peppers, Sweet peppers.
~Super- rich in antioxidant Vitamin C,and great food for fighting off colds,asthma,bronchitis, respiratory infections, cataracts,macular degeneration,angina,atherosclerosis and cancer.
~Red peppers have significantly higher nutrient levels than…
•Orange coloured fruits.
~Orange - coloured fruits and vegetables ,including carrots,mangoes,cantaloupes,pumpkin,sweet potatoes,yams,squash,apricots ,have high amounts of carotenoids.Typically, the more orange the fruit or vegetable, the higher the concentration of provitaminA…
•Block gas- Flatulence with with Ginger and Garlic.
√ Common gas producers•
{ Milk • Beans •peas}.
~Add little garlic or ginger to your port of beans or other gaseous vegetables. Both are reputed in folk medicine to be antiflatulent. Recently researchers documented their…
•√ Pomegranate ; the fruit for men's health..
~A native fruit to middle East, pomegranate has been used as folk medicine for thousands of years.The juice contain substances that support a healthy prostate and antioxidants to maintain the elasticity of the arteries.
All…
-How to get the most disease-fighting antioxidants from foods.
~ When you choose fruits and vegetables ,look for those with colour,usually,the deeper the colour,the more antioxidants.
~ Also fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables have more antioxidants than those that are…
.Avocado Promotes Blood Sugar Regulation.
One of the most fascinating areas of avocado research involves carbohydrates and blood sugar regulation.
Avocado is relatively low-carb food, with about 19% of its calories coming from carbs. It's also a low-sugar food, containing less…
NUTS - Great food for the heart and arteries.
~ Nuts are known for having great heart- protective Properties. A key food among Seventh - Day Adventists,known for their low rates of heart diseases.
Walnuts and Almonds help reduce cholesterol, contain high concentrations of…
@pllski
@SemudaraAbayomi
-Paul,you are intellectually indisciplined.
-Americans are very poor in English,but they can't just admit.
-This is 21st century and Americans should know that none globally has monopoly of knowledge.
•√Avocado - a source of mono unsaturated oil.
~The avocado has the distinction of being the fruit with highest fat content; the beneficial monounsaturated oils,which can lower blood pressure and lubricate joints.The flesh and oil contain antioxidants and are antiinflammatory,…
Kachumbari..
This is one of the healthiest salads that should form part of your family diet.
The combination of tomatoes,Onions,chilli pepper,and accompanying spices makes Kachumbari one of the greatest source of antioxidants. These antioxidants ,the lycopene,the vitamins ,the…
.Fruits and vegetables boost immunity.
~The vegetarians white blood cells are more vigorous and deadly,as indicated by studies,because they may yield greater armies of natural killer cells or more ferocious NK cells( natural killer cells).
~ Vegetarians also have much higher…
Consider adding avocado to salads.
Recent research has shown that absorption of two key carotenoid antioxidants—lycopene and beta-carotene—increases significantly when fresh avocado (or avocado oil) is added to an otherwise avocado-free salad.
One cup of fresh avocado (150…
•√ Sweet potatoes -The beta carotene powerhouse•
~Sweet potatoes are definitely superfood, A single sweet potato contains more than a day's worth of beta carotene and nearly all your daily Vitamin C requirements.
They are vital in combating free radicals in the body,…
Vitamin C fights Bronchitis.
If you are concerned about chronic bronchitis, buck up the intake of vitamin C- rich foods in your diet.
Eating such foods help protect the lungs from damage, and consequent debilitating bronchitis. The debilitating ,chronic obstructive bronchitis,…
@MarthaKarua
@uda
With all due respect, and being a professional in this country, is this government illegitimate?.No. This government is legitimate based on the constitution of Kenya.
Let's Kenyans talk on the issue of cost of living with the government. This is the great concern to Kenyans.