AFRICAN HERITAGE AND HEALTH WEEK

AFRICAN HERITAGE AND HEALTH WEEK

African Heritage and Health Week February 1-7 each year celebrates the foods, flavors, and healthy cooking heritage of a traditional African diet. This week-long celebration focuses on traditional cooking methods that are infused into African heritage.

#AfricanHeritageAndHealthWeek

Exploring the cuisines that are central to Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and the American South, African Heritage & Health Week also inspires us to eat better by learning cooking techniques and culinary history. These richly cultivated menus span cultures across the Americas and Africa. The observance explores how these diets are full of delicious spices and healthy ingredients that can be incorporated into any lifestyle.

HOW TO OBSERVE #AfricanHeritageAndHealthWeek

Explore traditional African foods and discover African heritage while you do.

• Try new recipes.

• Share stories about African heritage.

• Take a cooking class.

• Host a potluck of African dishes.

• Pass your heritage along to the next generation.

Enjoy a traditional African meal and use #AfrianHeritageAndHealthWeek to share on social media.

AFRICAN HERITAGE AND HEALTH WEEK HISTORY

Oldways founded African Heritage and Health Week to celebrate the traditional flavors and cooking heritage of African cuisines. Oldways celebrates cuisines around the world, providing healthful recipes and menus designed based on traditional diets.