Hata tukiambiwa “kula chakula kupita kiasi kulisababisha kifo cha fulani”, hatuamini, au tukiamini, bado tunaendelea “kukupenda” na kula kupita kiasi! Sasa tutakutafutia mikakati!

Chakula ni kitu chochote kinacholiwa na kuupa mwili virutubishi. Nadhani kila mtu anapenda chakula, na kweli chakula ni kitu kizuri, tena huburudisha. Nakumbuka miaka kadhaa iliyopita nilikuwa naongea na kijana mdogo, mwenye umri kama miaka 18, tukazungumzia chakula.

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• It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed babies for the first six months of life. (no any other food, not even water). And continue complemented breastfeeding to 2 years and beyond.
• when there is medical indication for not breastfeeding, still the baby should be given appropriate MILK ONLY (Only if Acceptable Feasible Affordable Sustainable and Safe) until she/he is six months old.
• When working mothers go back to work after 3 months of maternity leave, it does not mean she should introduce other foods to her baby. Even when you are not able to breastfeed, a baby under 6 months of age should be fed appropriate MILK ONLY.

Working mothers maximize breastfeeding during the night.
BREAST MILK IS THE BEST OF ALL
Maziwa ya Mama ni bora kwa mtoto mchanga kuliko maziwa mengine yoyote.

Our bodies need only small amounts of salt a day (about 1.25gm or about a quarter teaspoon). Unfortunately, most of us consume a lot of salt. Health experts link high salt consumption with high blood pressure, and may lead to coronary heart diseases, kidney diseases, stroke and osteoporosis. Current research shows that salty diets can increase the risk of stomach cancer.

Lower your risk of these chronic diseases! Limit your consumption of salted foods, cooking and table salt. Try to use spices and herbs to flavour your foods. If you use packaged or canned foods, read the labels and choose those with no added salt. Otherwise, opt for fresh foods so that you can control the amount of salt added.

Gradually reduce the amount of salt you use in cooking and at the table, Learn to wean yourself off the salty tastes. You will gradually find yourself getting used to low salt foods.

Feel proud of being able to lower your salt consumption.

Most vegetables are best prepared/cooked immediately before eating.
To maintain the quality of green leafy vegetables:
• Wash before cutting and cut using a sharp knife
• Cook immediately after cutting
• Cook with very little water or use the steaming method
• Cook for a short time (do not over-cook).
• Eat immediately after cooking.

Learn to enjoy eating plenty of vegetables and fruits everyday.