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Ancient African food Part 4: The answer to Africa’s malnutrition and obesity?
by Tisha Steyn In the previous issue, we discussed ways of bringing back food plants our ancestors used, but which have become neglected and underutilised in recent times. By using these plants in the diet, African families will get the nutrients they need on a sustainable and affordable basis,[...]
Ancient African food Part 3: The answer to Africa’s malnutrition and obesity?
In the previous two issues on ancient African foods, we discussed food security in Africa and how ancient food plants that are not cultivated anymore can help to add nutrients to the African diet. Modern foodplants do not provide enough nutrients, which leads to several disorders, including stunted growth[...]