Low Carb Africa was created by Tayo to fill a need for mouthwatering, nutritious dishes with global flavors. She did not want to give up on the flavors she grew up with, but she could not keep eating her traditional dishes are they were so high in carbs.
The recipes on lowcarbafrica.com are very diverse and take inspiration from different nationalities but are influenced heavily by African cuisine. Tayo likes to experiment with dishes from other nationalities, changing things up, and creating unique fusions of African spices and flavors in dishes from all over the world. From the delectable Ethiopian Doro Wat to the simple flavor-infused cabbage soup, there is something for everyone no matter your preference.
Low Carb Africa’s Mission
The mission here are Low Carb Africa is to empower individuals and teach them how to create incredibly tasty dishes while staying true to a low carb diet. No matter what your cooking expertise is, whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned chef, you can create low carb dishes you will actually want to eat.
Variety is the spice of life and it’s so easy to get bored of your diet meals. Having a large collection of healthy dishes with different flavors at your fingertips, is what low carb africa strives to provide for everyone.
Tayo is a huge believer that no matter what type of diet you follow, it is so much more exciting and easy to maintain if the food tastes delicious!
Low Carb Africa Recipes
All the dishes on lowcarbafrica.com are mostly low carb, keto, gluten-free, or paleo, with a few vegan/vegetarian dishes thrown in.
Tayo uses traditional African spices like ground crayfish, bouillon powder, curry, thyme, and cayenne pepper to create rich, spicy flavors. There are a lot of variations and substitutions even if you don’t have any of these ingredients on hand. You can also find them easily on her Amazon shop.
If you need inspiration on where to start, here are some good suggestions!
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)