Indigenous Food in Ghana: Why Ghanaians must embrace their traditional cuisines

Ghana is endowed with rich cultural diversity, fertile lands, and a wide array of nutritious indigenous foods that have sustained generations for centuries.  From akple, banku, fufu, kenkey, tuo zaafi, ampesi, waakye, and kokonte to a variety of local soups, vegetables, and traditional spices, Ghanaian cuisine remains naturally nourishing and deeply connected to the identity of its

Advocates say sustainable financing needed to address malnutrition in Ghana

The need to look for sustainable financing to address maternal and child nutrition took centre stage at a meeting to tackle the morbidity and mortality cases associated with malnutrition among vulnerable groups in the country. A call was also made for a proactive

Here are 5 health benefits of snails

Snails are highly nutritious, low-fat, and protein-rich. They are packed with iron, calcium, and vitamin A. While snails may not look appetising, they can be prepared in such a way that may be hard to tell apart from other kinds of meat. Here

Kelewele, a spicy heartbeat Ghanaian street cuisine often loyal to night travelers and wanderers

‘Kelewele’, an ancient and traditionally fried Ghanaian dish is often common on the streets at night hours for travelers and wanderers.  Infact, nobody directs consumers to buying points, as the aroma always hits and wootes the appetite and the warm wave of ginger and pepper

Here are 7 benefits of eating guava regularly

Guava fruit is considered a superfood. It’s a tropical fruit with a similar texture to pears, but a sweeter flavor. The leaves are edible and are often used to make an herbal tea. Eating guava regularly has been associated with several health benefits,

Ghana Month: Indigenous cuisine, pathway to sustaining cultural identity, pride

In Ghana and across the African continent, food remains one of the most enduring cultural expressions that define people, places, identity, and histories.  Dishes are not merely meals served for nourishment, but embodiments of culture that distinguish continents, nations and communities.  Each dish carries meaning, representing the traditions, values and life experiences of

Ghana Month: Popular ‘Akyeke’ vendor in Sunyani urges Gov’t support

Miss Mariam Abubakari, a popular vendor of ‘Akyeke’, says the local Ivorian cuisine remains a lucrative venture and a significant source of livelihood for many indigenous women in Ghana.  She has therefore appealed for government support as the nation marks the Ghana Heritage Month.  She

Eat honey every day: the simple rule that experts recommend to truly benefit from it!

Can you take honey every day? I decipher what the experts and science say, the ideal dose, the right actions to take in the heat and the strict rule before 1 year. In the morning, there’s that soft clinking of a spoon against

Eating for a healthy urinary system

We all know that since childhood, eating fruits and vegetables has been important for overall health; yet, do you know just how important it is?  A well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables doesn’t just benefit overall health; it plays an important role

‘Nkate’ cake vendors lament low profit despite brisk sales

Across parts of Accra, nkate (groundnut) cake vendors continue to line busy streets, transport terminals and commercial centres selling the popular snack to commuters and passers-by. Unlike many street trades affected by low patronage, vendors say nkate cake continues to enjoy steady demand.