by Joshua Arimi | Dec 18, 2011 | Arimi
I wrote this article for Daily Nation newspaper and was published on 27 March 2011. You can read it on this link It was during a Christmas party. The moods were high, children were having fun in the compound, and smiles were beaming from every face. Mary did as many...
by Joshua Arimi | Oct 30, 2011 | Arimi
Following my previous article on pumpkin as a super food, this article discusses the medicinal properties, health benefits and industrial uses of pumpkin. Medicinal properties of pumpkin. Traditionally, pumpkin was used for medicinal purposes in Mexico, China, America...
by Joshua Arimi | Oct 25, 2011 | Arimi
Pumpkin is a powerhouse of nutrients such as a highly valued omega 3 fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, high protein, beta-carotene, vitamin E and minerals. Pumpkin has powerful antioxidants, antidiabetic and anticancer properties. Growing up in rural Kenya,...
by Joshua Arimi | Oct 18, 2011 | Arimi
It is now widely accepted that there are ‘diseases for the rich’ or ‘western diseases’ and ‘diseases for the poor’. World health organization’s (WHO) 2011 report published on 28th June 2011 showed that, the rich are most likely to die from stroke and heart related...
by Joshua Arimi | Oct 3, 2011 | Arimi
This is the second part on series of genetically modified foods. If you missed part 1, read it here. Which countries grow GM crops? In 1996, just 6 countries grew GM crops. By 2009, the number had quadrupled to 25 countries of which, 16 were developing and 9 were...
