BGlocal Podcast

African food - the nutrient content, its benefits and why we need to embrace our food

It is easy to change a man's religion than change their diet. Ashleigh  and Regina continue to educate us about food in Africa. The focus on why  we need to embrace our local food and support the nutritionists (not  business people) in order to have healthier Africans. Find out why your  "nutrition coach" may not be ideal for your lifestyle illness. Look out  for the app on food and nutrition coming out soon.

Let's talk food, nutrition and food security

In commemoration of Africa Day 2022, whose theme was centered on food  security, Ashleigh from Zimbabwe and Regina from Uganda educate us about the different food and nutrition terminologies. Did you know we not only face food insecurity but also nutrient insecurity in Africa. These two professionals discuss the dangers of our African diets and what we can do to improve them. We dive deep into how some of our African  beliefs have exacerbated lifestyle diseases and conditions.

Overcoming colorism in our societies

The dangers of colorism are far reaching and there is research to prove  this. One of the guests shares an experience of how she became a  minority after moving to another country.  We also tackle ways on how to reduce colorism in our societies so that  our skin tones are not fetishized or used to deepen the race gap. You can listen to this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ql0xSv9RqGU

Lets talk about colorism

Does the word for "dark skin" also mean dirty in your mother tongue? One of the guests' childhood nickname was synonymous to "being dirty." So in this episode, we dig into what colorism is and where it began. We  talk about the different standards of beauty in our societies, and the  pros and cons of this vice whose roots are digging deeper into our  African societies. Find this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/dz2pju-JQak

Relocation shock - Diana's experience

Relocating to another country as an adult takes a toll on you mentally,  physically and many at times financially. Diana explains to us what  relocation shock is and how she is adjusting to work and life in another  African country. She also digs into the pros and cons of making such bold moves, and also  gives tips on how to get family and friends to support these moves. You can watch to this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/KipAPZ1h390