Lucy Chege

2 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Lucy Chege

When it comes to maintaining good health, the conversation often centers around total body weight or Body Mass Index (BMI). However, emerging evidence suggests that where fat is stored in the body commonly referred to as fat distribution may be more crucial than overall body fat. In particular, central obesity, or the accumulation of fat around the abdomen and internal organs, poses significant health risks that are independent of BMI or total body fat.

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Lucy Chege

For instance, gaining muscle while losing fat might leave your overall weight almost unchanged/FILEWhen you’ve been working hard on your weight loss journey, eating well, exercising regularly, and still the scale finally stops budging, it can be disheartening. However, instead of fixating on a number, shifting your focus to what’s really happening inside your body can reveal far more about your progress.

Mar 27, 2025 | the-star.co.ke | Lucy Chege

Planning healthy meals amidst harsh economic times /PHOTO/AIMaintaining a healthy and nutritious diet while living on a strict food budget can seem challenging, but with careful planning and smart strategies, it is possible to enjoy meals that nourish your body and help prevent long-term health issues. Regardless of economic status, diseases do not discriminate. Over time, poor eating habits can lead to chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Mar 4, 2025 | kbc.co.ke | Lucy Chege

As countries mark World Obesity Day, an annual event observed on March 4, a study by The Lancet predicts that by the year 2050, almost two in three adults over the age of 25 will be overweight or obese. The study also warns that there is an increased prevalence of obesity in children and this trend is expected to increase over the next 30 years. The new study bolsters a report by the World Obesity Atlas published in 2022 that warned that over 1 million Kenyan children would be obese by 2030.

Dec 10, 2024 | kbc.co.ke | Lucy Chege

Kenya, like many other countries, faces tremendous challenges in raising healthy and strong children. Malnutrition, particularly micronutrient deficiencies, has been a long-standing problem, hurting children’s physical growth, cognitive development, and general health. However, one intriguing solution is gaining ground: food fortification. Fortified meals have the ability to improve the health of Kenya’s children by providing them with the nutrients they require to flourish.