Despite legumes’ nutritious value, consistency in cultivation and consumption is still a challenge in some of the varieties in SSA. Nutrition awareness on what legumes offer in human health is an area to intervene and create a clear understanding on health benefits of legumes while developing various recipes to increase utilization. On the other hand,
legumes
Nutritious food in our “food basket”- A Story of sub-Saharan Africa.
Legumes from the Leguminosae of the Fabaceae family have been widely produced and consumed throughout human history. Legumes have been part of diet, providing protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and micronutrients essential for human health. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) produces numerous varieties of legumes including groundnuts, beans, lentils, cowpeas, lupin, bambara beans, soybeans, pigeon peas, and chickpeas. Yearly,