Can these two superfoods change the world?
Hip, Hip, HOORAY! It’s almost silly how excited I become when I see these two superfoods in the media. Not only is Baobab easily accessible in Senegal, the Senegalese love it! In Senegal, we call the stuff inside the Boabab gourds Mbouye. I can go to the market and pick up a small bag of mbouye and chew the white fiber off the seeds. It’s sweet and tasty! Most Senegalese prefer to make a drink using mbouye... even despite the crazy amount of sugar they add to it, the nutritional value and fiber from the Baobab is still there. Moringa production and transformation is, in fact, a project I am heavily involved in! In Senegal, most people refer to Moringa as Nebedaye. The challenge we face with Moringa, is creating behavioral change among the people in Senegal. Our goal is to encourage the Senegalese to incorporate the use of Moringa leaves, powder, and oil as a regular staple in their diet. Increasing awareness not only leads to a healthier Senegal, but a more economically prosperous one thanks to the activities that take place throughout the value-chain of Moringa production.