“Malnutrition is the first problem I would solve if I had a magic wand,” said Bill Gates.
Bill Gates In addition to being recognized for being the Microsoft creatoris also a philanthropist who has dedicated much of his fortune to fight against malnutrition Worldwide. During this process, the shocking contribution of nutrients and flavor of an ancient superfood was discovered.
Gates highlighted in a recent personal blog post, Gates Notes, this cereal and its properties.
The superfood recommended by Bill Gates
He Fonio is a cereal from West Africa more than 5,000 years old. This food is valuable not only for its nutritional value, but also for its potential for confront climate change and ensure the future of global food.
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The businessman has invested, through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in the crop research and development underutilized, such as fonio, which can grow in poor soils with little water.
In Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and India, known as ragi, fonio is a basic food. It not only stands out for its pleasant, nutty flavor, but also for being a rich source of protein, fiber, iron, zinc and several key amino acids.
The magnate acknowledged that “one grain, or even an entire magical family of grains, is not the answer to the world’s food security problems,” but it represents a good starting point towards agricultural resilience and optimal child nutrition.
Source: Ambito
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