The African heritage diet is a diverse, regionally rooted pattern centered on fiber-rich traditional foods, fermented ...

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.

Nearly four in five people in Africa prepare their meals over open fires or traditional stoves, utilizing wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels, but moving towards clean cooking is hard when ...

In this video, we step into the heart of an African village to learn how to cook traditional food the authentic way from gathering ingredients to preparing everything over an open fire. Guided by ...

This video documents the preparation and sharing of a traditional meal in a rural African community Cooking takes place over ...

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 ...

Ginger, a staple in African kitchens, is loved for its flavor and health benefits. From savory stews to sweet desserts, this versatile root is used in a number of traditional dishes across the ...

As the holiday season approaches, food becomes a central theme in celebrations, especially within the African diaspora. From rice and peas to fruit cake, the culinary traditions that have emerged from ...

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.

The U.S. global food security envoy is pushing to bring back traditional African crops that American policies helped to sideline. By Somini Sengupta See more of our coverage in your search ...