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\u201cA long life is not good enough, but a good life is long enough\u201d. Thank you, Reb. Esther Jungreis. The sad truth is, if someone is under-nourished, life may not be either long or good. The good news, however, is that we needn\u2019t poke our fingers into the far-reaching international market to gain all the goodness necessary for a long, healthy life. How much attention have we been giving to the nourishment grown on our very own soil? Too little! So here is our list of the best African Superfoods that you should consider adding to your diet:<\/p>\n
Moringa \u2013<\/b> properly known as moringa oleifera, this nutrient dense tree and all its edibles, which include bark, pods, leaves, nuts, seeds, tubers, roots and flowers, is chock full of vitamin C and A. It also hosts twice the protein of dairy sources such as yogurt and milk, which makes it a great option for vegans. If you\u2019re tired of eating spinach leaves for iron, moringa contains 25 times more iron. You can boil the moringa leaves and make tea or add a half tablespoon of powder to smoothies for a nutrient punch. If you prefer to just toss in a capsule, there is an option for that too. <\/p>\n
Teff \u2013<\/b> make a healthy porridge with teff, a fine grain native to Ethiopia and Eritrea. Unusually, this grain is surprisingly high in vitamin C, as well as protein and iron. Mix in some cinnamon and flaxseed powders for porridge or make a healthier bread for afternoon tea, or some decadent (but still healthy) pancakes or crepes, or even a crunchy salad topping. <\/p>\n
Pumpkin leaves \u2013<\/b> yes, leaves, not seeds. You can use this vitamin A and C dense green in stir fries or stews, or eat them fresh or dried. Their taste is similar to other green vegetable varieties like spinach and broccoli. Pumpkin leaves are also high in B vitamins, folate and potassium. Because green is good! <\/p>\n
Fonio \u2013<\/b> hailed from West Africa, fonio is a grain that is high in amino acids and can be added to porridges, stews and salads. Amino acids are a building block of protein and help build muscles and transport nutrients throughout the body. They also help the body fight illness and low immunity, depression and digestive problems. <\/p>\n