Animal products such as beef, fish, poultry and dairy are heavily featured in many traditional African dishes. Some environmental and animal welfare advocates are hoping to change that by introducing plant-based dining to the continent.
also shows vegan diets can lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce rates of heart disease.
"In the beginning, they can think that you're crazy," Niang said."They can't imagine food without meat, fish or chicken. But I make a vegan version of mafe and they really appreciate it. They are happy; they say it's really tasty."Animal products are ubiquitous in traditional Senegalese cuisine. The national dish, thieboudieune, a rice and fish platter, is often eaten for lunch and dinner.
"Veganism is not African," said Mour Mbenge, owner of Surf Black and White, a surf rental shop and roadside cafe in Dakar."God created animals to be eaten so we can survive," he said."Just like in nature, the big fish eat the small fish."
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