Africa's rich diversity in traditional diets offers unique opportunities to gain valuable insights into how food influences health.' De Mast finds it remarkable how significant the effects of diet ...

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.

Along with her sons in the kitchen, Chef Karen combines traditional Southern food elements with the cuisine of Guyana, a culture that already encompasses accents contributed from Africa, South ...

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 ...

In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet this topic has not been thoroughly researched. Foods are mostly fermented at home and trends vary by region.