Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and ...

In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet have not been thoroughly researched.

Africa’s indigenous foods may hold the key to a healthier, more sustainable future – if we choose to value them.

Classes of dry bean that are excellent sources of dietary iron include great northern, which is a white bean, and ...

Scientists concluded that just two weeks of eating traditional Tanzanian fare resulted in reduced inflammation and a ...

Africa's numerous cultures have long enjoyed a heritage of diets based on items known to be good for gut and metabolic health ...

Akshata Pandavapura advocates for traditional pulses to be popularized, emphasizing their importance in food culture and ...

Let's explore five popular Nigerian soups and why they are good for your kidney. Afang soup, also known as "Vegetable Soup" in some regions, is a delicious combination of two types of vegetables ...

In her inaugural lecture, titled “First aid for kids’ kidneys in Africa and beyond”, Professor Mignon McCulloch said addressing kidney disease requires ... cost-effective and accessible alternative to ...

This is the first of two briefs discussing the role of traditional leaders in African countries. The second brief will consider Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Traditional leaders played a key role ...