“People in African cities are now used to imported foods and they are suspicious of local foods,” Milano said. However, she added, local traditional food is “almost always” healthier.

As part of the first African Heritage and Health Week, which starts today, the Boston-based Oldways is encouraging all eaters, African Americans or not, to sample the traditional cuisines from ...

Millet, maize, African rice and sorghum are the most fermented grains in Africa. When these foods are fermented, they can help reduce blood glucose levels, serum triglycerides and cholesterol.

Western diet causes inflammation, traditional African food protects. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 11, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 04 / 250403122811.htm ...

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration that, like most good festivities, has food as one of the centerpieces of the fun. The annual African-American tradition that starts today and runs through Jan. 1 ...

When Yusuf Bin-Rella ends his day as a UW-Madison chef, his work is just beginning. His goal is much bigger: Finding community through food.

Western diet causes inflammation, traditional African food protects. Radboud University Medical Center. Journal Nature Medicine Funder ZonMw DOI 10.1038/s41591-025-03602-0. Keywords /Health ...

In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet have not been thoroughly researched. Africa’s traditional fermented foods – and why we should keep ...