Consumption of processed grain flour like ‘white’ ugali and chapatti is  more popular in Kenya than the healthier whole grain  flour. The processed foods are perceived as ‘classier’ and cooler  by many Kenyans, especially the young middle class.

When processing grains like wheat and maize, the germ and the maize skin are removed, which strips off most if not all the nutrients, oils and fibre.

What is left is a high calorie low nutrient food. High consumption of such food, which is often the case, increases risk of many health conditions including diabetes, obesity and digestive disorders.

Surprisingly enough, rats and other rodents eat the parts we reject ,and reject the ones we eat.

#Food for thought