Decolonize, Indigenize and Africanize the Stomach

Explore the importance of reconnecting with ancestral diets in Southern Africa through this TEDx talk by Dr. Joy Ndwandwe. Discover how abandoning traditional foods for processed and refined alternatives has led to chronic diseases among Abantu children. Learn about the concept of decolonizing, indigenizing, and Africanizing stomachs by embracing indigenous foods that nourished generations. Understand the potential for empowering youth and women to become farmers of indigenous foods, creating economic opportunities across various markets. Gain insights into how embracing culinary heritage can improve health, restore economies, and celebrate culture. Delve into Dr. Ndwandwe's background as an African Futurist and Queen of Indigenous Knowledge, and her perspective on the importance of indigenous knowledge epistemologies and traditional African vegetables for peace and sustainable development.