Nutritionist Lucy Chege

18/09/2025

Nutritionist Lucy Chege says healthy food should be made affordable by introducing subsidies and taxing junk food

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18/09/2025

Telling people to “just choose healthier” misses the point. In many Nairobi estates the only affordable option is ultra-processed junk which are driving diabetes and hypertension. We need taxes on junk food, clear labels & subsidies for real food so healthy eating isn’t a luxury.

14/09/2025

Let your faith be louder than your fear; with God, every small step becomes a miracle.

10/09/2025

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10/09/2025

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10/09/2025

LUCY CHEGE: Misinformation and disinformation about agricultural science remain major barriers to food security. By embracing agricultural science and dispelling myths, we can secure a future where no one has to sleep hungry in Africa https://www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/star-blogs/2025-09-08-chege-misinformation-and-disinformation-remain-major-barriers-to-food-security

09/09/2025

Finger millet and amaranth are making a comeback as Kenya’s crops of the future — climate-smart, nutrient-dense and more resilient than maize or wheat. Experts say these traditional grains can boost food security and healthy diets.

09/09/2025

There is no meaningful conversation about good nutrition when a significant number of people go to bed on empty stomachs.

It is undeniable that we are not fully food secure, and this reality makes it hard to push nutrition education in some regions where food scarcity is the bigger challenge.

Unfortunately, misinformation and disinformation about agricultural science remain major barriers. Many farmers and communities are misled into believing that improved seeds or scientific methods are harmful, expensive, or foreign concepts that do not align with traditional practices.

Such misconceptions slow down progress and keep communities trapped in cycles of low productivity and food insecurity. It is high time that agricultural science is given the space to speak truth and offer clarity on these matters.

07/09/2025

05/09/2025

Eating habits are not merely preferences; they reflect values, environment, and knowledge. Children raised in homes where fruits, vegetables, and whole foods are prioritised are more likely to continue making these choices as adults.

Conversely, consistent exposure to sugary, salty, and high-fat processed foods can lead to a preference for such items and increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease later in life.

Childhood obesity has become a global public health concern. One major factor is the imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended.

04/09/2025

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04/09/2025

Walking is great, but it might not be enough.

For years, walking has been the go-to recommendation for managing blood sugar. And yes, it’s safe, simple, and effective. But… emerging evidence is shifting the conversation.

Resistance training (lifting weights, bodyweight exercises, bands) is showing even greater impact in improving insulin sensitivity, building muscle, and even supporting Type 2 diabetes remission.

Muscle acts like a sponge for glucose, the stronger and more active it is, the better your body manages blood sugar.

✅ Keep walking.
✅ But don’t skip strength training. It might just be the missing link for long-term diabetes management.

What’s your take? Should resistance training take center stage in Type 2 diabetes care?