African Superfood: Fonio

<p>Lady, this week we are talking about fonio, an African superfood. Tune in to this episode to discover what fonio is, how long it has been cultivated in Africa, and what nutritional properties make it a superfood.  </p><p>In this show I will go into the background on fonio, its nutritional profile, and some ways to incorporate it in your diet. Later, I will speak to Pierre Thiam, a chef specializing in West African cuisine and founder of Yolele Foods, to gain more insight. -Xo Raw Girl</p><p>Get your cooking apron on, grab a notepad, and learn:</p><ul><li>Why fonio could play a big role in improving food security in West Africa</li><li>How and where fonio is harvested</li><li>Pierre Thiam’s journey to becoming a world-renowned chef</li><li>What the staples are in Senegal cuisine </li><li>The versatility of cooking with fonio</li><li>Why we need to return to traditional ways of agriculture </li></ul><p><i>Check out Pierre Thiam’s websites: </i></p><p>http://www.pierrethiam.com/</p><p>https://www.yolele.com/</p><p>Find Pierre Thiam on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefpierrethiam/">@chefpierrethiam</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yolelefoods/">@yolelefoods</a></p><p>Purchase <a href="https://yolele.com/products/the-fonio-cookbook">The Fonio Cookbook: An Ancient Grain Rediscovered</a></p>