Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods – from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of these foods are often ...

The global food system contributes to multiple planetary crises—and is vulnerable to them. Climate change, other ecological degradation and socio-economic inequality are all linked to food.

A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases.

African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it comes to taste and nutrition. They may even offer ...

A traditional African diet rich in vegetables, fibre, and fermented foods can reverse inflammation and protect against chronic diseases in just two weeks, while Western diets exacerbate these ...

African spices are the unsung heroes of the continent's rich culinary heritage. These spices not only enhance flavors but also carry cultural significance across various African regions. From ...

The U.S. global food security envoy is pushing to bring back traditional African crops that American policies helped to sideline. By Somini Sengupta Cary Fowler once helped build an Arctic vault to ...

Joyce Oladeinde is a British Nigerian travel and food writer who specializes in African culinary tourism, drawing from her experiences living in Tanzania, Kenya, and Nigeria. She uses her passion for ...

The Third Report on the State of the World's Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture warns that extreme weather conditions are posing a threat to traditional crop varieties, including sorghum ...

Many African food groups significantly reduce oxidative stress linked to type 2 diabetes and lower the production of ...