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How to Read Food Labels: A Simple Guide to Making Healthier Choices

Have you picked up a food product in the supermarket and only looked at the front of the package?  “Natural.” “Low fat.” “No added sugar.” “High protein.” Most of us rely on these marketing claims or simply check the expiry date before tossing the item...

Emulsifiers in Food: What You Need to Know

Adzuki Bean Bowl with Sesame Miso Dressing

Place the beans in a large pot, and add cold water to cover them by 2 inches.

The Joy of Food

“With good friends…and good food on the board…we may well ask, When shall we live if not now?” — M.F.K. Fisher, The Art of Eating Imagine taking a bite of your favourite food — a gorgeous slice of pizza, a perfectly ripe mango, or a comforting bowl of ...

Festive Survival Guide: Staying Well Without Missing the Joy

December in Kenya has its own vibe — from sherehe mode, office parties, nyama choma plans, road trips to shags, extended family gatherings, and endless meetups. It’s fun, chaotic, and if you’re not careful… it’s exhausting. Here’s a simple, realistic g...

Oh honey, nature did it best

We’re buzzing with excitement to shine the spotlight on one of nature’s golden treasures: Naturalli Honey. Your liquid sunshine, delivering a hive of benefits naturally. “Oh honey, did you know?” Honey has been treasured for centuries, not only for its...

High-Protein Dairy: Why Raw Grass-Fed Milk Is Gaining Ground

As more consumers take a closer look at what’s in their glass, a new trend is taking shape. In 2025, there’s growing interest in raw, grass-fed dairy — a return to milk from cows that graze on pasture, producing a more natural and nutrient-rich product...

The Rise Of Functional Beverages

What are functional beverages? From kombucha to protein shakes and electrolyte waters, functional beverages are having a major moment. Functional beverages can be defined as drinks that provide health benefits beyond basic hydration and nutrition. The ...

The East African diet: what a landmark Tanzania study reveals

East Africa has taken centre stage in global nutrition science. A new clinical trial, run with Tanzanian researchers at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Univeristy College (KCMC) and Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands, has shown how ...

5 steps to developing a healthy relationship with food

Food is more than fuel. It’s part of family traditions, moments of comfort, and the way we connect with others. Because of this, how we think and feel about food has a big impact on our wellbeing. A healthy relationship with food isn’t about chasing th...

The truth about ultra-processed foods: Why they’re so hard to resist (and what they do to your health)

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere. From fizzy drinks and packaged snacks to ready-made meals and sweetened cereals, they make up a large share of what’s on supermarket shelves today. Almost every dietary recommendation now reminds us to cut b...

Epic everyday snacking, the Kenyan way

At first glance, dried fruit might sound familiar. But EPIC takes it further by shaping Kenyan-grown fruit into fun, innovative forms. Think chewy fruit balls, handy snack bars, and even indulgent bites dipped in premium chocolate. What truly makes EPI...