Coconut Oil ‘as Unhealthy As Beef Fat and Butter’

Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice. Coconut oil is commonly sold as a health food and some claim the fat in it may be better for us than … Read more

Nutella Maker Fights Back On Palm Oil After Cancer Risk Study

The $44 billion palm oil industry, under pressure in Europe after authorities listed the edible oil as a cancer risk, has found a vocal ally in the food sector: the maker of Nutella. Italian confectionery firm Ferrero has taken a public stand in defense of an ingredient that some other food companies in the country … Read more

Introducing Recipe Tuesdays : Jollof Rice Made the Ghanaian Way

One of our goals at The Accra Report is to expose to the world the eclectic beauty of Ghana and the African continent. In order to achieve this goal, we are always seeking novel ways to showcase Ghana. With that objective in mind, we will like to introduce to your newest feature, Recipe Tuesdays. Recipe … Read more