Nutrition
Yellow rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rice
- 50grammes of butter
- 1 heaped tablespoonful of caster sugar
- 1 table spoonful of ground cinnamon
- 6 cardamom pods , shelled and seeds crushed
- 1 tablespoonful of ground turmeric
- 5 tablespoonfuls of raisin
Preparation
-Put all the ingredients in a large pan .
-Add one tablespoonful of salt and water.
– Heat until boiling and the butter is melted.
-Stir, cover and leave to simmer for six minutes.
-Take off the heat and leave, still covered, for five minutes.
– Fluff up and tip into a warm bowl to serve.
Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Shepherd’s pie
Ingredients of Shepherd’s Pie
- 2 tablespoonfuls of vegetable oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 450 grammes minced lamb
- 2-3 carrots (sliced), peeled
- 1/4 tablespoonful of salt
- 1 tablespoonful of ground cumin
- 25 grammes plain flour
- 300 ml lamb or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoonfuls tomato puree
- 700 grammes potatoes (boiled), peeled
- 25 grammes butter
- 4-5 tablespoonfuls of milk
- 50 grammes of cheddar cheese, grated
Preparation
-Heat the oil in a pan and add the bay leaves followed by the onion and fry for a couple of minutes.
-Then add the green chillies, lamb and carrots and continue frying for 8-10 minutes until the mince turns brown.
-Add the salt, cumin and flour and stir for a minute. Slowly blend in the stock and tomato puree.
-Cook until the mixture thickens. In the meantime, peel and boil the potatoes in boiling water for 20 minutes until soft.
-Preheat the oven at 200C. Mash the potatoes with the butter and milk.
-When the lamb mixture is thick, tip it into an oven proof dish.
Spread the mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle over the cheese.
-Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Source: food.ndtv.com
Ingredients:
- 2 large beetroots, peeled and chopped
- 1 large apple, chopped
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ½ cup of water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Method:
- Add the chopped beetroot, apple, and ginger to a juicer.
- Juice the ingredients and collect the juice in a glass.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and mix well.
- Add water to adjust the consistency and taste.
- Strain the juice if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Benefits of Beetroot:
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamins
- May help lower blood pressure
- Supports heart health
- Provides essential nutrients to the body
By: Theresa Dzifa Tsetse
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Introduction:
Malnutrition has quietly become one of Ghana’s most urgent public health threats. Though it may not always dominate headlines like infectious diseases, its effects on children under five are devastating, impacting physical growth, cognitive development, academic potential, and long-term productivity.
What is RUTF?
Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) is a groundbreaking innovation in treating malnutrition. Each sachet contains a scientifically formulated blend of energy, healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals, compacted into a highly absorbable paste.
Malnourished children often have weak digestive systems, making it difficult for their bodies to process ordinary foods or hospital diets. RUTF bypasses these challenges, delivering nutrients in a form the body can immediately use for healing and rebuilding.
Rapid Impact and Benefits:
- Energy levels rise, appetite returns, and weight gain is often noticeable within days.
- Helps prevent complications such as infections, stunting, and developmental delays.
- Can be administered safely at home, reducing the need for frequent hospital visits.
- Frees health facilities to focus on the most critical cases.
Effectiveness:
Studies across Africa show recovery rates of over 80% when RUTF is used correctly. By shortening recovery time, children return to normal growth patterns, rejoin school, and regain the vitality necessary for healthy development.
Why It Matters for Ghana:
RUTF is more than a medical intervention—it’s an investment in the nation’s future. Children who recover from severe malnutrition are more likely to thrive academically, contribute economically, and grow into healthier adults.
The long-term social and economic benefits ripple far beyond households, strengthening Ghana’s human capital and making RUTF a strategic national priority.
By: Women, Media and Change – Nourish Ghana Project
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