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By CYNTHIA SASS

The short answer is no, not really. But first, let’s back up a step.

Animal-based foods like eggs, dairy, fish and meat are complete proteins, while most plant foods are incomplete—meaning certain amino acids are missing from the protein puzzle.

Some people believe that in order to utilize plant protein efficiently, you must eat so-called “complementary proteins” together. Rice and beans are a good example of complementary proteins, because the amino acids that are missing from beans are found in rice and vice versa.

However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the terms “complete protein” and “incomplete protein” are misleading. That’s because if a person consumes enough calories from a healthful, varied diet—even if those calories come exclusively from plant-based foods—she should get an adequate supply of essential amino acids within a 24-hour period.

If you’re a big fan of quinoa or chia seeds, you may have heard them touted as complete proteins. In a nutshell, that means they contain all of the nine essential amino acids required to build and repair protein tissues in the body. But the question is: does that matter?

The short answer is no, not really. But first, let’s back up a step.

Animal-based foods like eggs, dairy, fish and meat are complete proteins, while most plant foods are incomplete—meaning certain amino acids are missing from the protein puzzle.

Some people believe that in order to utilize plant protein efficiently, you must eat so-called “complementary proteins” together. Rice and beans are a good example of complementary proteins, because the amino acids that are missing from beans are found in rice and vice versa.

However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the terms “complete protein” and “incomplete protein” are misleading. That’s because if a person consumes enough calories from a healthful, varied diet—even if those calories come exclusively from plant-based foods—she should get an adequate supply of essential amino acids within a 24-hour period.

Animal-based foods like eggs, dairy, fish and meat are complete proteins, while most plant foods are incomplete—meaning certain amino acids are missing from the protein puzzle.

Some people believe that in order to utilize plant protein efficiently, you must eat so-called “complementary proteins” together. Rice and beans are a good example of complementary proteins, because the amino acids that are missing from beans are found in rice and vice versa.

However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the terms “complete protein” and “incomplete protein” are misleading. That’s because if a person consumes enough calories from a healthful, varied diet—even if those calories come exclusively from plant-based foods—she should get an adequate supply of essential amino acids within a 24-hour period.

Questions? Call +254 718 994368 / 733 994 368 or E-mail wecare@pathwayintl.co.ke

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Africa spends about $1 billion dollars per year on medical tourism abroad, according to the World Bank. Closer home, Kenyans are spending about $80 million to seek treatment for conditions such as cancer and brain tumors in India.

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Health or Medical travel in Kenya has become a common form of vacationing, and covers a broad spectrum of services.

Medical travel combines leisure and relaxation with wellness and healthcare. Broadly speaking, medical tourists are people who leave their homes to seek quality treatment, care and rest abroad where it is cheaper but superb. Although staying in a hospital may not be many people’s idea of a vacation, hospitals have become healthcare hubs for international visitors.

Many middle income economies have prioritised quality in provision of healthcare not only because they want their citizens to get the best healthcare but also to attract revenue to their countries. They export healthcare services in the form of medical travel- which involves people traveling to another country for medical treatment at lower cost or to enjoy a vacation along with their treatment.

• East and Central Africa:

In East and Central Africa, Kenya has assumed a leadership role in offering quality medical care. In cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, endoscopic, general and spinal surgery, obstetrics and gynecology.

In recent years, Kenya’s largest medical referral facility, Kenyatta National Hospital and private institutions such as Pathway International, Apollo Information Center, Nairobi and Aga Khan Hospitals, have served high profile patients from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), among others.

Karen, Nairobi, Aga Khan, MP Shah and Mater hospitals are also renowned for their sophisticated medical equipment. Qualified personnel who undertake delicate operations such as heart and brain surgery, and kidney transplants are on hand as well.

The refurbishment of Kenyatta national Hospital and provision modern equipment has also boosted Kenya’s attraction for medical tourists. With healthcare costs rising in the US and Europe, and disposable incomes shrinking in the wake of the global recession, more people are looking to overseas destinations for treatment — a situation that provides Kenya with an opportunity to grow the industry even further.

The private sector’s response to this unique form of travel can be gauged by the efforts of hospitals to invest heavily in diagnostic and treatment facilities, equipment, and professionals. The 320-bed ward Nairobi Hospital has been expanded and a Doctor’s Plaza with 70 suites for medical consultants built. It has also invested Sh.23 million ($287,500) in a modern oxygen plant and now produces and supplies its own oxygen.

The hospital is also ISO-certified In Quality Management Services(9001:2000), Food Safety Management System. (22000:2005), Effective Environment Management (140001:2004) and has certification for the Accreditation of the Laboratory (15189:2003).

A medical travel report by audit, tax and financial advisory company Deloitte indicates that patients are willing to travel long distances to get medical care, ‘whether the destination is an exotic resort halfway around the world or a health care facility several hours away in a neighbouring state’

Even when airfare, hotels, travel insurance, car rentals and dining are factored in, medical vacations in Kenya are more affordable than domestic health care in some patients’ home countries. Generally, the cost of medical attention is significantly lower, sometimes by as much as half in the US, Asia or Europe. This leaves tourists with some money to tour Kenya as they recuperate.

The chief drivers of medical travel are price, quality and service. Medical experts in Kenya see the country as a high-potential destination for medical tourists because local hospitals have the facilities and expertise. Attracting more medical tourists is a good avenue for diversification.

The Ministry of Tourism  is partnering with the private sector to diversify products and services. This ensures that treatment and equipment meet international standards. Herbal medicine is widely practiced in Kenya and used in tandem with modern medicine or when modern medical methods fail. The Kenya Government supports herbal practice and has registered and licensed herbalists to practice in public and private hospitals.

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CBS NEWS March 30, 2018, 4:26 PM

Looking to feel good or increase your energy during your workout? What you eat before you head to the gym could make all the difference.

Coach and celebrity trainer Harry Hanson says eating the wrong foods right before getting your sweat on can drag you down.

“You don’t want to eat anything that’s going to sit in your stomach trying to break down while you’re training, especially if it’s an intense training session,” he told CBS News.

Some foods can be tough on your stomach right before a workout even if they’re fine for your diet at other times.

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