Tag: Ghanaian diet

According to a 2018 study published in the journal *BMC Public Health*, adults in Ghana consumed the highest dietary fiber intake, averaging 24.9 grams per day, significantly more than participants in the United States, who averaged only 14.2 grams. This study provides a compelling starting point for determining which culture eats the most fiber and what lessons other populations can learn from their eating patterns.

According to a 2016 study, several traditional Ghanaian meals contain notable amounts of iron, with Hausa kooko with bread and akara having one of the highest concentrations per 100 grams. Which Ghanaian food is high in iron, and how can you incorporate these nutritious traditional dishes into your diet to prevent deficiency?