Amaranth
Food for Africa: Amaranth
Although amaranth is regarded by many as an unwanted plant, at least fifty tropical countries around the world grow it as a vegetable, and not only in their backyards. In the humid lowlands of Africa and Asia, it is probably the most widely eaten boiled greens. During the production[...]
Ancient African food Part 2: The answer to Africa’s malnutrition and obesity?
Jute mallow grows in tropical and sub-tropical regions throughout the world. In the previous issue, we looked at the state of food security in Africa and especially the lack of sufficient nutrients in modern food that is presently grown on the continent. Africa has for a long time suffered[...]