Patterns and determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption in urban Rwanda: results of an urban consumer study in Kigali and North-western Rwanda

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Leafy vegetables fortification enhanced the nutritional profile and reduced the glycemic index of yellow cassava pasta

“…Despite the health benefits, the current consumption of vegetables is insufficient to meet the daily requirements of people living on cassava-based diets. 7 Raaijmakers et al 8 and Bakker et al , 9 also reported the low vegetable intake in Nigeria and Rwanda. Thus, fortifying starchy staples with leafy vegetable powder provides an effective and convenient means of ensuring vegetable consumption among the consumers.…”