Improving Rwanda health and nutrition
At Ishyo Foods, we want to improve health in Rwanda. Nutritional choices are a key part of achieving this, especially for children.
While child health in Rwanda has improved in the past decades, there is still a lot of work to be done. Almost 40% of children suffer from chronic malnutrition, 38% are anaemic, and 9% are underweight.
We can help mothers and children to be healthier and grow up stronger by eating healthy foods available right here in Rwanda.
Yogurt contains more calcium than most other dairy products,. It also has potassium and protein in the form of casein and whey, essential for good bones and oral health. It is beneficial for the health of everyone from babies to grandparents throughout their lives.
Yoghurt is especially good for pregnant Rwandan women and new mothers. During pregnancy, mothers need extra protein and calcium to support the growing needs of their babies. High quality fresh fruit jam also contains essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, as well as fibre.
Supporting Rwandan health for women and children is vital for our country’s future. This is why we make Ishyo’s jams and fruit yoghurt affordable and accessible for all Rwandans.
Look out for our low sugar jam – an even healthier option. It contains all the flavour, taste and nutrients of our strawberry and tree tomato jams, just with less sugar.
