Okra
Okra: Food for Africa
by Tisha Steyn What is okra? Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a popular vegetable in Africa and the Middle East, the Caribbean, South America, and the southern parts of North America. It is also referred to as gumbo or ‘ladies’ fingers’ because of its elegant shape. Okra seeds are[...]
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[...]