Less than five per cent of adult Ghanaians consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, a study has revealed. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends at least 400 grammes of fruits and vegetables per person daily, but the required amount also depends on
Among the many natural resources that sustain human life, palm oil stands out as one of the most essential providers of nutrients. Revered for its versatility and nutritional value, it plays a vital role in the survival and well-being of communities across Ghana
At a bustling wedding in one of Accra’s affluent suburbs, Chef Kwame Adu watches as plates of uneaten jollof rice, grilled tilapia, and half-eaten banku are cleared from tables, destined for the rubbish bins. Chef Adu lamented, “This food could feed families.” His
Ghana wastes 3.2 million metric tonnes of food equivalent to GH¢762.32 billion annually, higher than the global average. The country’s per capita food waste in 2024 was 84 kg, higher than the global average of 74 kilogramme (kg), according to the United Nations
Nutritionists have advised Ghanaians to eat more beans-based meals, including the popular local dish, gari and beans, also known as ‘Gobe’ to prevent heart diseases. They said incidences of obesity and cancer could be minimised with the regular intake of beans meals. At
More than 2.8 billion people around the globe are unable to afford healthy diets, thereby contributing to high malnutrition, obesity and micro-nutrients, ActionAid Ghana (AAG), a Non-governmental organization has said. Mr Kwame Afram Denkyira, the Bono and Ahafo Regional Programmes Manager, AAG, who