Should you start your day strong with breakfast, or wait it out for a better lunch? Here’s what happens to your body when you miss breakfast: Ever heard the phrase “go to work on an egg”? Still occasionally bandied around today, this was
Professor Raymond Adongo, Head, Department of Ecotourism and Hospitality Management, University for Development Studies, has called for greater innovation and promotion of indigenous foods to unlock their health, cultural and economic potential. He said indigenous foods possessed enormous nutritional, cultural and economic value
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
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
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’, 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
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,
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
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
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