3 Indigenous Healthy Kenyan Foods to Live By

With the wave of healthy dietary consciousness, many Kenyans are realizing that soda and fries don’t make a healthy meal. Here are 3 indigenous healthy Kenyan foods to substitute for that chicken nuggets, milk shake combo:

Sweet Potatoes (Ngwaci)

• Raises the levels of Vitamin A in your body
• Have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

Cassava

• Highly rich in calories. Nearly twice as much calorie quotient as potatoes
• Has gluten-free starch
• Low fat content, but more protein than other tropical food sources, i.e. yams, potatoes, bananas,etc.
• Important minerals such as; zinc, magnesium, copper, iron and manganese.

African nightshade (Managu)

• Rich in vitamins A, C and E
• High in calcium
• Antioxidant properties

Suggested Reading
To learn how to whip a sumptuous Managu dish, check out our article on How to Cook Managu

Resources
Sweet potatoes' Health Benefits

Cassava Health Benefits

Scientist hail Managu as a potential superfood