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At this year’s Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security in Nairobi, our culinary leaders joined key conversations shaping the future of healthy eating, agriculture, and food policy.

@hostedbylihle speaks on why food literacy for kids matters, because understanding what’s on your ...plate is where lifelong healthy habits start.

@chef_fiston highlights the importance of rallying the next generation and working with local farmers to secure Africa’s food future.

@chef_bigayim reminds us that soil health, policy and farmer are all connected, if farmers aren’t in the room, we miss the foundation of everything we cook and eat.

This important conversation connecting the dots around farmers, youth, and policymakers, is what we need to build a nourishing future for everyone.

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@chefseyitan reflects on her culinary path growing up in East Africa and deepening her roots in Nigeria, She shares why owning our cultural identity is essential to the future of African food systems. Food is meant to evoke warmth, home, and nostalgia elevating familiar traditions to new heights ...without losing what makes them authentic.

Her main takeaway? When African chefs unite to champion local ingredients and traditions, they shape policy, support farming, and define how Africa is perceived globally.

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Sweet Potato is far more than a hearty comfort food—it's a vital hero crop for global food security.

Highly drought-tolerant and rich in Vitamin A, this climate-smart root thrives in tough conditions while offering complete zero-waste potential from tuber to tender leafy ...greens.

Swipe through to discover how sweet potatoes nourish communities and build sustainable food systems! 🍠

📌 Featured Recipe: Sweet Potato Balls with Red Sorghum Crust & Tomato Sauce By Chef Claude Bigayimpunzi

Save this post for your next trip to the market or for root-to-stem cooking inspiration

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Who says oats have to be boring and beige? @spoonful_of_felicity is reinventing the classic breakfast with her these oats, a colorful, nutrient-dense recipe made with wholesome grains and a touch of natural sweetness.

Oats are an unappreciated superfood and incredibly versatile.
High ...in fibers, this cozy bowl helps promote gut health and boost serotonin to start your day right.

📌 Save this post for when you need creative breakfast ideas!

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Ancient grain are a future superfood🌾

Climate-resilient, deeply nutritious, and endlessly versatile, millet is a true champion for global food security.

This grain thrives where other crops fail—requiring minimal water and no chemical fertilizers, while delivering essential ...minerals, fibre, and clean energy to millions.

In celebration of World Food Day, we’re challenging chefs and home cooks to embrace climate-resilient ingredients like millet!

How to join:
Create a dish featuring an indigenous ingredientShare your photo or video, tag @ChefsManifesto, and use #GoodFood4All tell us why you chose this ingredient!

📌 Featured Recipe: Ragi Burfi (Finger Millet Flour Indian Sweet) By @yourmilletchef

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This #InternationalChefsDay, @eat_to.thrive reminds us that building a sustainable future starts with how we source, think, and cook in the kitchen.

By partnering with local farmers, embracing climate-smart, nutrient-rich crops like beans, and sharing culinary knowledge, chefs hold the key... to shaping a healthier and more sustainable food system for future generations. Sourcing locally, embracing indigenous crops, and teaching the next generation where their food comes from helps bridge the gap between farm and plate. 🌾

🥜 What indigenous crop are you bringing to your plate this month?
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Happy International Chefs Day! 🧑‍🍳 Today, we're celebrating you and over 2,000+ chefs in the @chefsmanifesto network who are championing a more sustainable food system.

Cooking isn't just about what ends up on the plate, it's about the journey to get it there. Every ...plate is an opportunity to support biodiversity, nourish our communities, and back the farmers who grow our food.

Today, lets appreciate the culinary leaders using their kitchens to drive real environmental and social change. Tag a chef who's making an impact in your community! 🍽️

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On this #WorldFoodDay, @chefodigowa highlights how traditional African crops like sorghum, cassava, finger millet, and sweet potatoes are paving the way for a more sustainable, modern food system.

By passing down traditional food knowledge and championing biodiversity, Chef Odi is ...inspiring youth to build a future where healthy, nutritious food is accessible for everyone.

🥜 What indigenous crop are you bringing to your plate this month?
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Don't let its size fool you, teff is the world's smallest grain, but it's a giant when it comes to nutrition and sustainability. Thriving in both droughts and waterlogged soils, this climate-smart staple from the Horn of Africa offers complete gluten-free nutrition, packed with iron,... calcium, and slow-burning energy.

Swipe through to see why teff is a hero crop for sustainable agriculture and vibrant kitchens worldwide!

In honor of World Food Day, we’re challenging chefs and home cooks to create a dish featuring a sustainable, climate-resilient crop, like teff.

Got a recipe? Share your teff creation, Tag @chefsmanifesto and use #ChefsManifesto #WorldFoodDay #InternationalChefsDay. Post it any day between 15 and 20 October.

Tap the link in our bio to learn more and join the challenge! 🌾

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