Ghanaians urged to turn to indigenous foods to cut the cost of healthy eating
A nutritionist, Professor Anna Lartey, says Ghana should invest more in indigenous foods to make healthy eating affordable, describing them as nutritious, affordable and resilient to climate change. She urged the government and other stakeholders to promote the cultivation and consumption of these foods, arguing that relying on them more could widen access to healthy […]
Ghanaian nutritionist Professor Anna Lartey has urged the country to invest more in indigenous foods to make healthy eating more affordable and accessible to its citizens. She highlighted that 65% of Ghanaians cannot afford a healthy diet and 43.5% experience moderate to severe food insecurity, with rural communities bearing the brunt of this issue.
Lartey proposed a multi-faceted plan that includes promoting the cultivation and consumption of indigenous foods, implementing food-based dietary guidelines, increasing the production of fruits and vegetables, and reducing food losses. The call comes as part of the 2026 World Food Day commemoration, organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and hosted by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.
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