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E-Course: A Taste of African Heritage

About the e-course

Oldways Cultural Food Traditions

About the e-course

This exciting new e-course gives you the full experience of our 6-lesson cooking series—from your own home, on your own timeline. With each lesson, learn recipes (Mafe, Jollof Rice, Tangy Collard Greens), cultural history, nutrition concepts, and cooking skills related to the African Heritage Diet.

The lessons are recorded by a variety of experienced A Taste of African Heritage instructors, and include videos, cooking demos, printable recipes and handouts, and discussion boards where you can talk with fellow students.

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A Taste of African Heritage impact by the numbers

Across the full group, there are statistically significant improvements in weight, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, cooking frequency, exercise, and consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, greens, herbs and spices, and vegetarian meals.

Based on pre- and post-survey data collected from A Taste of African Heritage participants:

26%

Report an increase
in home cooking

30%

Report an increase
in exercise

32%

Report eating more
leafy greens and vegetables

33%

Report eating more
whole grains

33%

Report eating more
fruits

16%

of articipants reduced their
blood pressure by a full stage

54%

of participants
lost inches from their waist

61%

of participants
lost weight

Reach and Impact

Oldways’ heritage-inspired cooking and nutrition curricula (including A Taste of Latin American Heritage, A Taste of African Heritage, and A Children’s Taste of African Heritage) have reached thousands of people across the country.

  • At least 422 classes have been taught since 2012
  • 113 cities across 26 states (plus Washington, DC) have hosted a class series
  • More than 2,300 people have participated in a class
View 10-Year Anniversary Report

Evidence-Based Results

A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior in 2022 shows that participants of A Taste of African Heritage significantly:

  • Increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and greens
  • Increased weekly exercise frequency
  • Decreased weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure
  • 98% reported heritage as a motivator for eating and living well
View Research Article

FAQs about A Taste of African Heritage E-Course

How can I take the ATOAH E-course?

The ATOAH E-course is a self-paced online program that can be taken at any time of day, any day of the year. The ATOAH E-course consists of video lessons, handouts, recorded cooking demonstrations, and more. To participate in the ATOAH E-course, visit the program website, create an account, and get started.

Who is the ATOAH E-course designed for?

A Taste of African Heritage is designed for people of all ages and interests, including:

  • Anyone who wants to add more flavor and nutrition to their life.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about African heritage and culinary history.
  • Anyone wanting to get healthy or join a cooking club.
  • Young adults just learning how to cook.
  • Seniors craving the foods of their childhoods and a taste of the old ways.
Can organizations utilize the ATOAH E-course?

The ATOAH E-course is designed for individuals. If you’re an organization that would like to make this e-course available to your network or would like to utilize Oldways’ pre-recorded cooking demos and lessons, please contact us as [email protected].