Nutrition kwelli?

When found out I was assigned to Kenya for my peace corps experience. One of the first things I did was jump online and find out what they eat. For those of you who know me.... I happen to love food.

yep, that's me and the 5lbs burger and fry challenge at a bar in BG. For those of you who didn't know I was a part of this, I did not finish in the given amount of time (45 minutes) but i did finish 3.5 lbs! woot!

So what Kenyans eat is really important to me.

After searching online, I found that main foods include beans, rice, ugali (solidified grits) greens, and potatoes. I pretty much thought, Great! those are pretty healthy foods!
 Oh how wrong the internet was.
Upon arrival to Kenya and moving in with my host family I learned the truth about nutrition in Kenya. Ugali is they're focus. Ugali is just flour made from corn, added to boiled water. Its basically grits, just solid not soupy.  And usually eaten with sukuma wiki, which is kale, that has been shredded and fried. And I know I've mentioned chapati and potato dishes in other posts.  Also pretty much all the "tasty" foods are deep fried.
So needless to say, the foods eaten here are definitely NOT healthy.  However the healthy options are available.

fresh fruits, veggies and even home made honey available at the local markets

grains and beans available at the local markets

So now I am going to try to spread the new of nutrition through my village. I want to have a cooking class so I can teach them how to steam not fry, and also how to bake with a jiko oven (similar to a dutch oven) I am also planning to teach all of the JOYWO group leaders, so they will be able to teach their womens' groups. 

Now the issue comes to change.  My mother is right (again) change is slow, no matter who you are or where you live. I know they will listen to what I am telling them, about the importance of eating healthy balanced meals, but will they change?