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Ask TAPN: Marula Oil
English: Making mokgope from marula fruit in Limpopo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Question (sent via twitter ) Have you used marula oil to cook? Our response Your question put a smile on my face...
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Psst..Have You Tasted The Forbidden Rice? I Have!
When my husband looked at his dinner plate, he was astonished. He could not believe that I was serving him a plate that prominently featured black rice. After much coaxing, he took a bite, chewed it...
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7 Reasons to Breast Feed
A mother breastfeeding a child at Zanzibar (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It has been a while since I last wrote a post. Life has been happening! This week is World Breastfeeding Week and as a breastfeeding...
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Have a craving for ice or clay? You could have pica!
Sinai anthill (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A good friend of mine from Zimbabwe often shares the story of how when she was pregnant with her first child, she asked her husband to stop in an open field so...
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What your toddler can teach you about eating….
My mother-in-law is an awesome cook and when she visits, my children are spoiled rotten with delicious home made treats. When I get home from work, I am greeted by the sweet smell of recently cooked...
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Strawberry Fields Salad
I have a love affair with strawberries and balsamic vinegar. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tangy and delicious. We had a few strawberries left from our farmer’s market excursion and I decided to use...
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Are fresh vegetables healthier than frozen?
Fact: If you grow your own vegetables and eat them soon after picking, , the statement that fresh vegetables are healthier than frozen may hold some truth. Just picked vegetables contain more...
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When Life Gives You Watermelon…Make Juice!
Watermelon is a favorite in my household. Besides being absolutely delicious and refreshing, it is high in water and an excellent thirst quencher. In addition, watermelon is a great source of Vitamin...
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African Food debuts in the City of Angels
At the end of 2011, I found myself lamenting about the lack of African food on the world’s plate. I questioned why African food was never cited in lists that discussed the best/trendiest/healthiest...
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Mahewu, A Traditional African Beverage
There is a huge interest in the role of fermented foods for overall health. Magazine articles, grocery and health food stores all tout the benefits of foods such as kefir, kombucha, kimchi and yogurt...
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The Health Benefits of Mahewu
Mahewu (Amarewu , Togwa , Mabundu, Mapotho) is a traditional African beverage enjoyed by millions. Derived from fermenting cereals such as maize (corn), millet and sorghum, it can be consumed hot or...
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Peanut Butter Smothered Pumpkin Leaves (Muboora)
I once called my mother to ask her for a recipe. After almost 2 minutes of listening to her list a variety of ways to cook the food, I found myself totally confused and unsure of how I wanted to...
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San Diego Africa Restaraunt Week Coming Soon!
African food is increasing in popularity worldwide and from October 18- October 25, the beautiful city of San Diego hosts its 2nd Annual Africa Restaurant Week. The event promises to be fun-filled...
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In Chie’s Kitchen: Seswaa
I recently asked my friends on Facebook which foods should be part of my “Top African Dishes for 2014.” Popular dishes such as Jollof Rice, Chakalaka and Chicken in peanut sauce topped the suggestions...
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A Simple Way to Estimate Portions: The Zimbabwe Hand Jive
To ensure optimal health, you need to control your food portions, but how do you know if the food you are serving is adequate for you? While using measuring tools such as scales, cups and spoons is the...
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Improving Preventive Care Training in African Medical Schools
Reblogged from Global Health Africa: Two years ago, the Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI) was launched to increase the quality, quantity and retention of health care workers and the...
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Memories of Christmas in Africa
A Facebook friend recently shared this article. The author shares the sentiment of many and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. What are your Christmas memories?...
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Fast Food in Africa
A pair of In-N-Out cheeseburgers. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I recently shared my thoughts on multi-national fast food institutions setting up shop throughout Africa with Food and Nutrition Magazine....
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The nutrition of sadza
If I had to pick an international African dish, it would most probably be the thick porridge starch known as sadza/posho/isitshwala/nshima/ugali etc. However, with all the diet misinformation on the...
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It’s African Health and Heritage Week…Let’s Celebrate!!
It’s February and North America is celebrating Black History Month. As part of the celebration, Oldways, a nutrition education organization is launching in the 2nd annual “African Health and Heritage...
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