5 Ways to Add Protein to a Kenyan Breakfast

Many Kenyan breakfasts are mostly starch and sugar. Adding some protein helps you feel full for longer and can reduce mid-morning snacking.

Five easy ideas

• Boiled eggs with arrowroots or sweet potatoes instead of bread.
• Uji made with milk, or a glass of fermented milk (mala) on the side.
• Leftover beans, ndengu or githeri warmed with a little onion and tomato.
• Chapati rolled with scrambled eggs and kachumbari.
• A small bowl of yoghurt or mala with fruit such as mango or banana.

Tips

• Prepare boiled eggs and beans the night before so mornings stay quick.
• Keep portions of the starch modest and add a vegetable such as tomatoes, spinach or kachumbari when you can.
• If you take tea, try reducing the sugar a little each week.

This article is general education and is not medical advice.