The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is credited with the Socratic method of discourse where an idea is put forth and then challenged and analysed, back and forth, between two or more persons with the aim of clarifying, finding contradictions and getting a better understanding of the topic under discussion. Debates may well be seen as…
When we talk about health, most people immediately think of diet and exercise. While these are essential, there is a third pillar of health that is often overlooked: sleep. Just like food and physical activity, quality sleep is vital for the body and mind to function at their best. Why sleep matters Effects of sleep…
Tanzania recently launched five Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Nala in Dodoma, Buzwagi in Kahama, the Bagamoyo SEZ, Kwala in the Coast Region and the expanded Benjamin Mkapa SEZ in Dar es Salaam. The distribution of these SEZs is heavily concentrated in the central and coastal regions, with only Buzwagi representing the Lake Zone. Large…
Proteins are made of building blocks called amino acids. Out of many, there are nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make and must come from food. These are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Most plant foods lack one or two of these essentials, but soy is special. Soy…
Deep in the jungle, shadows crawl,Where ancient ruins whisper and call.A lost city, long forgot,Guarded by time and myths that rot. A treasure waits, the map is old,Legends speak of kings and gold.But ghosts arise, the wind grows cold,A voice warns, “Leave! This tale is told!” Footsteps echo, vines stretch wide,The spirits dance, they will…
Scientists estimate that up to one-third of cancers worldwide are linked to what we eat, our weight and lifestyle habits. The risky foods Foods that fight back The soy debateSoybeans contain isoflavones, plant compounds that act like weak estrogens. Some feared they could fuel breast cancer. What research reveals For breast cancer survivors How much…
Tanzania is widely regarded as an agricultural country. Over 65% of its population of 67 million depends on farming for their livelihoods and the sector contributes about 25% of GDP. The country has a total land area of 945,000 sq. km, equivalent to 94.5 million hectares, of which 44 million hectares are arable. This makes…
Never sit while your seniors stand is a Native American saying that is the basis of this reflection today. I have always been awed by the wisdom that comes to us from countless cultures and traditions and have always asked myself how richer our human experience would be if we took more time, one saying…
The world is straining under the damaging effects of human behaviour, yet we are quick to blame big business – Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nike and the like. But the uncomfortable truth is that the responsibility lies with us. We are the ones who cannot be bothered to carry a shopping bag to the market. We are…
In today’s fast-paced world of fast food and quick snacks, many people overlook the importance of eating a balanced diet. The good news is that healthy eating does not have to be complicated – it all begins with creating a balanced plate. What is a balanced plate?A balanced plate simply means including the right proportions…
