Tuesday, April 12, 2016

30 Nutritious indigenous crops

Last week Foodtank released what may be one of the best posts of the year so far. It lists 31 different indigenous crops which are fantastic for health and increasing food security. Have a look at the list and see if you can find some of them and incorporate them into your diet...

Africa:

1. Bambara Bean
2. Cowpea
3. Finger Millet
4. Gemsbok Cucumber
5. Lablab
6. Marama
7. Marula
8. Safou

Europe:

9. Ermelo Orange
10. Formby Asparagus
11. MĂ„lselvnepe Turnip
12. Perinaldo Artichokes

Asia

13. Bitter Melon
14. Corchorus olitorius
15. Jackfruit
16. Lemongrass
17. Mungbean
18. Pomelo
19. Rambutan
20. Taro

Australia and Oceania

21. Bunya Nut
22. Kumara
23. Lifou Island Taro
24. Lifou Island Yam
25. Perry Pear

Americas

26. Chayote
27. Coconillo
28. Sapote
29. Sweet Corn Root
30. Woodland Sunflower

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