Rwanda: Nutritionists Recommend Alternative Protein Sources As Beef Prices Remain High
[New Times] The outbreak of Rift Valley Fever, beef prices have gone up, with a kilogramme now selling for about Rwf8,000 to Rwf9,000, depending on where it is bought.
Rwanda's beef prices have spiked following an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever, with a kilogramme now costing between Rwf8,000 and Rwf9,000. Nutritionists are recommending alternative protein sources for those who can't afford meat regularly. Private Kamanzi, chairman of the Rwanda Nutritionists Society, suggested chicken, fish, and soy-based foods like tofu and soy milk as viable alternatives.
Hyguette Irambona, a nutritionist at Gardens for Health International, noted that many Rwandans do not eat meat daily, and chicken and pork are currently cheaper options. She also recommended plant-based foods such as beans, lentils, and pumpkin seeds, but cautioned that the protein content in these foods varies, requiring larger portions for comparable protein intake.
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