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This African Pear Is Rich in Vitamin E and Healthy Fats — Just Like Avocado

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This African Pear Is Rich in Vitamin E and Healthy Fats — Just Like Avocado

  Ever since I turned 40, I’ve been on a serious hunt for healthy fats - especially from African foods. You know...the kind that keep your skin gl...
Posted in African Pear, Bone Strength, Calcium, Digestion, Fats, Heart Health, Magnesium, Muscles, Potassium, Skin, Vitamin E

These Are The African Plants The Experts Are Raving About - Use Them & Transform Your Health

by Kudzai Musengi

These Are The African Plants The Experts Are Raving About - Use Them & Transform Your Health

Did you know that some of the most powerful health solutions are lurking not in fancy labs, but in the soils of Africa? It's true! While we often r...
Posted in Aloe Ferox, Baobab powder, Buchu, Devil's Claw, Ginger, Hibiscus, Marula, Moringa, Rooibos, The Cancer Bush

Why Eating Peanuts in Dishes Is Actually Great for You

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Why Eating Peanuts in Dishes Is Actually Great for You

In many African homes, peanuts aren’t just a snack — they’re a staple. Whether it’s in peanut soups, stews, sauces, or paired with fermented cassav...
Posted in Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Fats, Magnesium, Peanuts, Phosphorus, Potassium, Resveratrol

Fuel Your Day With These Easy Healthy Breakfast Hacks

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Fuel Your Day With These Easy Healthy Breakfast Hacks

Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day. A nutritious breakfast provides the energy and nutrients required for optimal...
Posted in African Cuisine, Breakfast

Bitter Leaf Has Been Fighting Malaria and Gut Trouble for Centuries — Here's What You’ve Been Missing

by Kudzai Musengi

Bitter Leaf Has Been Fighting Malaria and Gut Trouble for Centuries — Here's What You’ve Been Missing

Bitter leaf is one of those ingredients that carries a strong memory for those that are familiar with it. For many African households, bitter leaf ...
Posted in Anti Malaria, Diabetes, Digestion, Fatigue, Iron, Liver Health

Your Ancestors Used Scent Leaf for Colds and Coughs — So Why Aren’t You?

by Kudzai Musengi

Your Ancestors Used Scent Leaf for Colds and Coughs — So Why Aren’t You?

  For generations, our parents and grandparents turned to scent leaf when coughs, fevers, or stomach trouble struck. And it worked. But somewhere ...
Posted in Chest Congestion, Colds, Cough, Digestion, Fever, Scent Leaf

You Already Use Ginger — But Are You Using It Like A Remedy?

by Kudzai Musengi

You Already Use Ginger — But Are You Using It Like A Remedy?

  If you’ve ever added ginger to your tea, smoothies, or soups, you already know how warming and flavorful it can be. But there’s more to ginger t...
Posted in Anti-inflammatory, Colds, Cough, Ginger

Why People Are Drinking This Deep Red Tea to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

by Kudzai Musengi

Why People Are Drinking This Deep Red Tea to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

  That deep red tea with the tangy taste? ....It’s Hibiscus tea. For generations, people across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East have br...
Posted in Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Dehydration, Digestion, Hibiscus, Liver Health, Vitamin C

Struggling to Sleep or Manage Stress? This Spikey Fruit Has Been Africa’s Natural Fix for Generations

by Kudzai Musengi

Struggling to Sleep or Manage Stress? This Spikey Fruit Has Been Africa’s Natural Fix for Generations

  These days, there’s no shortage of products promising better sleep — from melatonin gummies to stress-relief teas and endless advice on “switchi...
Posted in Digestion, Immunity, Pain Relief, Skin, Sleep, Soursop, Stress

This Wild Spinach Might Be the Best Thing Pregnant Women Are Not Cooking With Yet

by Kudzai Musengi

This Wild Spinach Might Be the Best Thing Pregnant Women Are Not Cooking With Yet

  Not all superfoods come in a fancy bottle or expensive supplement. Sometimes, the most nourishing foods grow right outside — and have been part ...
Posted in Amaranth, Folate, Pregnancy

Everyone’s Obsessed With Getting Enough Vitamin C — Meanwhile, This African Fruit Is Such An Underrated Source.

by Kudzai Musengi

Everyone’s Obsessed With Getting Enough Vitamin C — Meanwhile, This African Fruit Is Such An Underrated Source.

  Vitamin C has become the Beyoncé of the nutrient world — always in the spotlight, always being hyped. From fizzy immune-boosting tablets to citr...
Posted in African Star Apple, Diabetes, Digestion, Vitamin C

Low on Protein? Cassava Leaves Are Feeding Families and Strengthening Bodies — Without the Price Tag

by Kudzai Musengi

Low on Protein? Cassava Leaves Are Feeding Families and Strengthening Bodies — Without the Price Tag

  When most people hear “cassava,” they think of the starchy root used to make fufu, tapioca, or cassava flour. But in many African homes, the tru...
Posted in Calcium, Cassava, Iron, Protein, Vitamin A

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