Poor complementary feeding is a common practice in developing regions, including South
Africa (SA), and is one of the main contributing factors to childhood malnutrition. This paper …

Moringa oleifera (moringa) trees excel mainly in tropical and sub-tropical regions and are
known to thrive in a wide range of soil types. The recent rise in moringa production in …

Adequate nutrition is fundamental for optimal human well-being and productivity. Mahewu, a
non-alcoholic cereal grain beverage, is prepared in many rural settings in southern Africa by …

The hypoglycemic effect in humans of Moringa oleifera (MO) leaf powder has, to date, been
poorly investigated. We assessed the chemical composition of MO leaf powder produced at …

This paper reviews the properties of the most cultivated species of the Moringaceae family,
Moringa oleifera Lam. The paper takes a critical look at the positive and the associated …

Bambara groundnut (BG, Vigna subterranea) and moringa (Moringa oleifera) are
underutilized crops that improve nutritional quality of diets locally. The objectives of this …

STRUCTURED Abstract Background In South Africa (SA), there is a reported shift from the
consumption of grains, pulses, fruits and vegetables by most households to the consumption …

Biofortification interventions have the potential to combat malnutrition. This review explored
the use of provitamin A-biofortified maize (PVABM) as a vitamin A deficiency (VAD) …

Purpose Inadequacies in several micronutrients in complementary foods, notably iron, zinc,
calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B6 and riboflavin have been reported. Moringa oleifera leaf …

There is increasing recognition that sustainable diets need to be 'culturally appropriate'. In
relation to food consumption, however, it is often unclear what cultural appropriateness–or …