Selling sustainable food - raw peanuts, pumpkin seeds, peanut butter

Sustainable foods are environmentally friendly foods that minimize greenhouse gas emissions and use resources as sustainably as possible.

This woman has her own space in the informal market, she is selling healthy and sustainable food - raw peanuts, pumpkin seeds, peanut butter, all fine ground.

How do Angolans eat pumpkin seeds?

Ingredient:

Pumpkin seeds, water, smoked catfish or jerky, palm oil, tomato, onion, garlic clove, salt.

Preparation mode

Place a pan of water on the fire and then beat the mulete in a bowl with cold or lukewarm water, beat until a ball forms.

Then place the ball in a pan with boiling water, then boil for 10 minutes, cut the ball into pieces and add salt and cover the pan, letting it boil until ready. Cut the onion, mash the garlic, the tomato and add it to the pan, shred the catfish, put it in the pan and add the palm oil, cover the pan and let it cook for 30 minutes.

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious and packed with powerful antioxidants. Eating them can help solve dietary deficiencies and may protect against various health problems.

In fact, pumpkin seeds have been shown to improve heart health, blood sugar levels, fertility and sleep quality. They may even protect against certain types of cancer. In addition, their rich nutrient content may provide other health benefits, such as improved energy, mood and immune function.

Health Benefits of peanuts

Peanuts are an especially good source of healthful fats, protein, and fiber. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and B vitamins. Despite being high in calories, peanuts are nutrient-rich and low in carbohydrates.

Surprisingly, peanuts are not actually in the nut family. 

They are classified as vegetables along with foods like green peas, soybeans, and lentils. Peanuts are as popular as they are healthy. They're an excellent plant-based source of protein and high in various vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet and may reduce your risk of both heart disease and gallstones.

However, being high in fat, this vegetable is a high-calorie food and should not be eaten in excess.

Sustainable foods are types of foods that are grown or reared in a manner that limits their negative impact on the environment and the communities that produce them.