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Becoming Her: My 3-Year Fitness Transformation and Injury Recovery

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What Kenyans Call "Spinach" Is Actually Swiss Chard: Nutrition Facts

Most Kenyans unknowingly buy Swiss chard when they ask for spinach. Learn the nutritional differences between these two leafy greens and why it matters for fitness tracking.

•3 Nov 2025

5 min

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Kumbekumbe/Winged Termites: Nutrition Facts, Harvesting, & Preparation

Winged termites (kumbekumbe) are among Kenya's most nutrient-dense foods, containing 32-45% protein, 540-620 calories per 100g, 1-9g carbs, and rich in iron, zinc, and healthy fats.

•19 Oct 2025

8 min

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No, Kienyeji Eggs Are Not Better Than Regular Eggs

Kienyeji eggs cost nearly twice as much as cage/grade layer eggs, but research shows no significant nutritional difference between them.

•16 Oct 2025

8 min

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Nduma (Taro, Dasheen) Nutrition Facts per 100g and Health Benefits

Nduma (Taro, Dasheen) is not arrowroot. In this article, Ms. Mutua explains the differences, along with its nutrition facts and health benefits.

•28 Aug 2025

6 min

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What is Omena's Actual Protein Content?

Dried omena contains 61-70 g of crude protein per 100 g, but cooking method dramatically affects its protein content. When stewed, it provides 19-24 g, while if deep-fried, it retains 44-60 g per 100 g. In this article, we explain these variations and how omena compares to other protein sources.

•28 Jul 2025

8 min

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