Ministry introduces 'garri jollof' into school feeding menu: promotion of garri to a main meal.

Mrs Cynthia Maamle Morrison, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection has said “gari jollof” has been introduced as a new menu into the school feeding programme. She said the invention of the garri jollof, which food nutritionist has recommended as good would enhance the sustainability of the programme. 

                       A nutritious way to eat garri is to make Garri Jollof.

 Mrs Morrison made this known when she addressed caterers from 11 schools at Agona Bobikuma and Agona Kwamang in the Agona West Constituency of the Central Region at a training workshop to update their knowledge on the preparation of the new meal. 

 The workshop was on “Promotion of Garri into a main Meal.” She asked the caterers to fortify the meal by using locally available ingredients such as vegetables, carrot, cabbage, spring onions, legumes, beans, cow pea and egg, adding; “This combination makes it highly nutritional.” 

                                              

Garri Jollof with plantain.

 The Minister said the introduction of the garri jollof would ginger cassava farmers to increase production and improve food security.

 Garri jollof is nutritious and very delicious can be served with peas, eggs,veggies, shrimps, sardine, meatballs and plantain. 

Cassava : tapioca treatment for cancer.

Cassava :Tapioca treatment for #cancer.Tapioca pudding - widely known as frog's eggs by many school pupils - may after all be good for you. Scientists say the plant from which it is derived may help cure #cancer. Tapioca is derived from the cassava plant amongst other products such as garri, cassava flour e.t.c. Cassava is one of many plants which manufactures cyanide to deter animals who might want to eat it. This means that all products from the root tuber can deter cancer. Cassava : tapioca treatment for cancer. Cassava called Manihot esculenta, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. Cassava is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics, after rice and maize. Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people. Cassava is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, capable of growing on marginal soils and Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava, while Thailand is the largest exporter of dried cassava. Cassava can be processed into various products such as garri,tapioca, cake,bread and flakes which when fortified can provide a balanced meal for adults and children. Cassava is gluten free with high fiber content has found value as food and medicine for man and animals. Cassava derivatives such as tapioca, garri and flour can be used to make nutritious and healthy meals for school feeding programme. Garri can be used to make nutritious snacks,cereals and healthy meals for the kids. Vitamin A fortified cassava is an added advantage thus providing affordable, wholesome and balanced meals. Cassava : tapioca treatment for cancer.

SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME.

Feeding children to keep them in school has taken a new dimension; http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/stories-histoires/kenya/feed_school_children-nourrir_ecoliers.aspx?lang=eng

CHICKEN AND MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS!!!

The poultry value chain holds the key to sustainable millennium goals and food security. Chicken and eggs are nutrient packed with various minerals and vitamins essential for growth and development.

 The nutritional needs of children can be provided by incorporating eggs and chicken in their food.The MDG, to achieve universal basic education can be accomplished by encouraging children to go to school,by providing a meal /day for pupils.

 The school feeding programme can utilize eggs and chicken in the packaged food,this will enhance growth and development, proper brain development,with good muscle development. This will keep the children in school,healthy,strong and eager to learn. 

 The training in poultry rearing and production can achieve four of the MDGS;

 1) eradicate poverty.2)reduce child mortality, 3)improve maternal health and 4 )encourage universal primary education. 

When low income earners are empowered with starting stock,trained in poultry keeping, not only will they have balanced meals but also generate income from sale of products. Training and establishment of mini poultry in schools, will provide the eggs and chicken for the feeding programme. This will also generate income for school,thus expanding the stock.

This initiative will also boost the school agric project,as more students will be interested in poultry rearing.This they can replicate in their communities thus eradicating poverty,reduce child mortality and prevent maternal death. Get chicky and ensure food security.!!!!