Healthy Kenyan foods you can eat
Eating healthy foods is very important as it has many health benefits. It can also boost a person’s mood and provide more energy.
Here are some healthy foods which you can indulge in
Arrow roots
Are very high in calories and have relatively more protein than other tropical sources like yams,potatoes,cassavas and plantains. Just like other roots and tubers,they are free from gluten.
The root contains moderate levels of important minerals like copper,iron,manganese,phosphorous,magnesium and zinc. in addition it is an excellent source of potassium which is an essential component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
Matoke
Matoke in Kenya refers to both the fruit and the dish made from unripe highland bananas. They are often prepared in a stew or on their own as a part of a heavier meal with beef.
Necessary ingredients like spices,onions and tomatoes and other seasonings are used to make the dish delicious. And can be served with chapati(a type of Kenyan flat bread )
contains short-chain fatty acids which help improve nutrient absorption. Fibers found in the banana aids in digestion;helps in preventing constipation and bloating. Has also high levels of vitamin B6 which is important in blood sugar regulation.
Mukimo
Is one of the traditional foods in the Kikuyu community ,and is one among the Kenyan food culture.Its made with mashed potatoes/raw bananas and greens(pumpkin leaves)with corn/beans or peas.
It goes well as a side for stews and grilled meat like “nyama choma”. Every thing is boiled together then mashed hence makes it a healthy meal as it is not in any way cooked with fat which can be harmful to your body.
pumpkins contain anti-oxidants,which helps to slow the aging process,has vitamin A good for eye health, and also pumpkin leaves are considered effective in lowering cholesterol in your body.
Be healthy and always strive to be healthy.
