Kate Wellness | Africa Health Desk

Good nutrition is not about eating expensive foods. It is about making informed food choices consistently.

Africa is at the frontline of climate-related health impacts despite its minimal greenhouse gas contributions. Kenyans face increased infectious diseases, air pollution, and pressure on health systems due to climate change. Increased frequency of heatwaves, floods, droughts, and storms affects health infrastructure. Urgent need for strategic planning in health systems to mitigate these impacts.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is escalating as misinformation spreads. This challenges containment efforts and poses a regional health threat. Kenya must stay vigilant as cross-border health measures are crucial. The WHO emphasizes combating misinformation to protect public health. Authorities have launched an online campaign to address mistrust.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province is being worsened by misinformation, says WHO. This hampers containment efforts and poses potential regional health risks. Misinformation can lead to distrust in healthcare directives. Online campaigns are being launched to address misinformation. Public awareness and accurate information are vital for prevention. Regional cooperation may be necessary to prevent spread.

Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo as misinformation hampers response efforts. This raises concerns about potential cross-border health risks for Kenya and East Africa. Misinformation challenges hamper effective containment strategies. Authorities have launched an online campaign to combat false information. WHO emphasizes the need for accurate information dissemination.

Low potassium can impair the kidneys' ability to concentrate urine. As a result, a person may urinate more and become thirstier.

I was at Village Market last weekend.Rows of pet diets. Then I spotted homemade chapati stacks.Pets get tailored formulas. We often don’t. And our metabolism suffers , one chapati holds 30g carbs. Try one. Not three. Add 20g of groundnuts in stew include 100g sukuma wiki, walk 15 minutes after lunch small shifts Big shift for metabolism Comment your go-to swap >>>

I watched someone at the vet pick dog fish-oil They said it’s for a shiny coat But omega-3 also calms blood sugar swings 2g of EPA + DHA a day 150g samaki a week 30g protein per meal 200g sukuma for fibre Water before food fires metabolism

I was at Java in Westlands last weekend. Three people at the next table scrolling Nutrition 2026. Strong science on paper. May not meet your metabolism where it’s stuck. Here’s what the report means for you. Eat 30 g protein per meal (think 3 eggs or 150 g nyama choma) Aim for 25 g fiber daily (sukuma, guava, whole grain chapati) Spread 40 g carbs over the day Chromium picolinate may support blood sugar balance Trust food over fads

16 teaspoons of sugar. In one meal. No soda. That’s what Jamaica’s plates look like. Same story here. White rice and chapati. Pilau drenched in oil. Your metabolism fights to keep up. Too much sugar. Blood sugar spikes. Insulin surge. Fats store more easily. Aim for 4 tsp added sugar per serving. Keep carbs to 40% of your plate. Add 30 g protein by lunchtime. Pile on sukuma and kachumbari. Swap white rice for brown or millet. Your metabolism gets a break.

Kate Wellness is a Nairobi-based metabolic health and nutrition brand. We exist for one reason. Most health problems start in your metabolism. And most people have no idea. This community is where we change that. Every day we share real health and medical news from across Kenya and East Africa. What it means for your body in plain language. Nutrition insights backed by science, not trends. Honest conversations about blood sugar, weight, energy, and digestion. Not selling. Not generic wellness advice. Just the information your doctor doesn't have time to explain. If metabolic health, diabetes, weight management, or nutrition is something you think about, you're in the right place. Follow Kate Wellness for daily updates.

She trained 5 days a week for 6 months. Cardio. Weights. Everything. Lost 2kg. Exercise wasn't the problem. Your body burns roughly 300 calories in a 45-minute run. One chapati with eggs puts that back immediately. Metabolism is 80% what you eat. 20% movement. Fix the 80% first. Kate Wellness can help | katewellness.co.ke

Kenya has 1 dietitian per 300,000 people. That number hasn't moved in a decade. Telemedicine is the only realistic bridge. Kate Wellness runs full virtual nutrition consultations across East Africa. No hospital. No waiting room. No referral needed. WhatsApp-based follow-ups. Personalised metabolic assessments remotely. This is what accessible healthcare looks like in 2025 | katewellness.co.ke

I tested Vitamin D3 alone for 8 weeks. Energy improved slightly. Sleep > unchanged. Then I added K2. Here's what was actually happening. D3 without K2 raises calcium in your blood but doesn't direct it to your bones. It sits in your arteries instead. K2 is the traffic controller. Most people taking D3 are missing this entirely. Kate Wellness stocks D3+K2 combined. katewellness.co.ke

A client in Mombasa hadn't seen a nutritionist in 4 years. Not because she didn't want to. Because she thought it meant travelling to Nairobi. It doesn't anymore. Kate Wellness virtual consultations run on WhatsApp and Zoom. Full metabolic assessment. Personalised meal plan. Follow-up included. You don't leave your house. Book yours at katewellness.co.ke | WhatsApp wa.me/254715480515

Everyone told her ugali was the problem. She cut it out for 6 months. Still gained weight. Ugali wasn't the problem. 100g of ugali has 36g of carbs. The problem was the 400g she was eating. Plus the stew with 3 tablespoons of cooking fat. Plus the 300ml Delmonte juice on the side. Portion and combination matter more than the food itself. Sukuma wiki with 150g ugali and tilapia is a solid metabolic meal. More Kenyan plate breakdowns | katewellness.co.ke

SHA covers outpatient visits now. Most Kenyans don't know that includes nutrition consultations. Here's what nobody is telling you. Chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity are the biggest drain on Kenya's health system. Yet the focus stays on treatment, not prevention. A nutrition consultation costs less than one hospital admission. One session can redirect years of damage. Kate Wellness offers virtual consultations covered under some insurance plans. Check your options | katewellness.co.ke

A client fasted for 16 hours every day for 3 months. Lost nothing. Here's what was actually happening. Fasting without fixing what you eat in your eating window doesn't reset your metabolism. It just delays the same problem. Your insulin stays high if every meal is ugali, chai, and bread. High insulin blocks fat burning. Full stop. The fix isn't longer fasts. It's lower carb meals inside the window. 30g protein at your first meal. Skip the juice. Drink water. Virtual consultationS | katewellness.co.ke