Sweet sorghum is a hardy, nutritious, biofuel crop that offers solutions in drought-hit southern Africa: Sweet sorghum ripening in Rwanda. Ari Beser/Getty Images The southern African region is battling with drought at present. This is the result of El Niño, a natural climate cycle characterised by changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures. It has effects on …
Frozen and tinned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh produce – here’s how: Freezing lowers the amount of nutrients lost after harvesting. SerPhoto/ Shutterstock The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages have left many people worrying about how they’re going to get these important foods in their diet. Yet …
How to swap meat for nutritious alternatives – and why it’s a good thing to do: RossHelen/shutterstock Are you toying with the idea of eating less meat, but unsure whether it’s the right choice nutritionally and how best to do it? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are now looking to eat fewer animal …
My formula for a tasty and nutritious Nigerian soup – with termites: Termites Getty Images Animal protein, in the form of meat and fish, is becoming more expensive all over the world. It’s getting out of reach for more people, particularly low income earners. Yet it can be a good source of nutrition, of instance, …
Why our screens leave us hungry for more nutritious forms of social interaction: Shutterstock/LukyToky COVID-19 has seen all the rules change when it comes to social engagement. Workplaces and schools have closed, gatherings have been banned, and the use of social media and other online tools has risen to bridge the gap. But as we …
South Africa in the news: CSIR Assists Women-led SMME In Developing Nutritious Food Products For Underprivileged Communities: Over the years, the CSIR has – through its Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) – transferred 104 products to 35 SMMEs. The BIDC is funded by National Treasury’s Jobs Fund Programme and …: “South Africa” – BingNews Emira’s …