Nourish young minds and celebrate African heritage with Eat To Live, Black Child — a lively 9-page booklet that invites children to trace, color, and learn about herbs, spices, and roots cherished across Africa and the diaspora. From turmeric and moringa to the seeds in flavorful egusi, each page is a playful exploration of the ingredients that have sustained our communities for generations.
This booklet isn’t just about food — it’s about sparking intergenerational learning. It opens the door for children, parents, and grandparents to share stories, recipes, and memories tied to these sacred ingredients, making every page a conversation starter and a bridge across generations.
Inside you’ll find:
✨ Trace-and-color activities featuring culturally rich foods
✨ Simple facts that build early literacy and pride in Black food traditions
✨ A heartfelt Oath to Wellness signature page, inviting children to pledge care for their bodies and communities
✨ A cheerful Color Congratulations page at the end to celebrate completing the journey
Perfect for kids ages 3+ (and grown-ups who want to reconnect with ancestral wellness in a joyful way).
🍲 What Does It Mean to “Eat to Live”?
“Eat to Live” is more than just a phrase — it’s a life-affirming philosophy rooted deeply in Black and African traditions. It means choosing foods that honor our bodies, sustain our spirits, and connect us to the rich legacy of our ancestors.
🌿 It’s about nourishment beyond the plate.
To eat to live means understanding that food is medicine. It’s learning how herbs, roots, spices, and ancestral dishes help build strong bodies, clear minds, and joyful hearts. It’s about seeing cooking not just as a daily task, but as a cultural practice that passes on love, resilience, and wisdom.
🌍 It’s about heritage.
Many of the foods celebrated in this book — from nduma (arrowroot) to egusi, ginger, hibiscus, and more — carry stories from across Africa and the diaspora. By exploring them, children grow proud of the traditions that make up who they are.
🤎 It’s about self-love and community care.
When we teach our children to eat to live, we teach them to value their health and culture. We show them that caring for themselves is a form of power, and that sharing these foods is a way of strengthening family and community bonds.
📦This product ships once a week on Friday. If you would like a bulk order or need it rushed for an event, please email me at hello@nnekagigi.com
Nourish young minds and celebrate African heritage with Eat To Live, Black Child — a lively 9-page booklet that invites children to trace, color, and learn about herbs, spices, and roots cherished across Africa and the diaspora. From turmeric and moringa to the seeds in flavorful egusi, each page is a playful exploration of the ingredients that have sustained our communities for generations.
This booklet isn’t just about food — it’s about sparking intergenerational learning. It opens the door for children, parents, and grandparents to share stories, recipes, and memories tied to these sacred ingredients, making every page a conversation starter and a bridge across generations.
Inside you’ll find:
✨ Trace-and-color activities featuring culturally rich foods
✨ Simple facts that build early literacy and pride in Black food traditions
✨ A heartfelt Oath to Wellness signature page, inviting children to pledge care for their bodies and communities
✨ A cheerful Color Congratulations page at the end to celebrate completing the journey
Perfect for kids ages 3+ (and grown-ups who want to reconnect with ancestral wellness in a joyful way).
🍲 What Does It Mean to “Eat to Live”?
“Eat to Live” is more than just a phrase — it’s a life-affirming philosophy rooted deeply in Black and African traditions. It means choosing foods that honor our bodies, sustain our spirits, and connect us to the rich legacy of our ancestors.
🌿 It’s about nourishment beyond the plate.
To eat to live means understanding that food is medicine. It’s learning how herbs, roots, spices, and ancestral dishes help build strong bodies, clear minds, and joyful hearts. It’s about seeing cooking not just as a daily task, but as a cultural practice that passes on love, resilience, and wisdom.
🌍 It’s about heritage.
Many of the foods celebrated in this book — from nduma (arrowroot) to egusi, ginger, hibiscus, and more — carry stories from across Africa and the diaspora. By exploring them, children grow proud of the traditions that make up who they are.
🤎 It’s about self-love and community care.
When we teach our children to eat to live, we teach them to value their health and culture. We show them that caring for themselves is a form of power, and that sharing these foods is a way of strengthening family and community bonds.
📦This product ships once a week on Friday. If you would like a bulk order or need it rushed for an event, please email me at hello@nnekagigi.com
