Browsing by Author "Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary"
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Anti-Atherogenic Properties of Kgengwe (Citrullus lanatus) Seed Powder in Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor Knockout Mice Are Mediated through Beneficial Alterations in Inflammatory Pathways.
Ramandeep, Kaur; Masisi, Kabo; Mahboubeh, Molaei; Khoung, Le; Fischer, Gabor; Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary; Mohammed, Moghadasian (Canadian Science Publishing, 2020-08-26)Kgengwe fruits are commonly consumed in Sub-Saharan countries. Recent reports indicated low coronary artery disease rates in those regions. To investigate anti atherogenic properties and potential mechanisms of action ... -
The Association of General and Central Obesity with Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Status in Adult Women in Botswana.
Motswagole, Boitumelo; Jackson, Jose; Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary; Maruapula, Segametsi; Mongwaketse, Tiyapo; Kwape, Lemogang; Thomas, Tinku; Swaminathan, Sumathi; Kurpad, Anura V.; Jackson, Maria (Hindawi, 2020-09-01)Dietary patterns and their association with general and central obesity among adult women were studied using a cross-sectional survey with multistage cluster sampling in urban and rural areas nationwide in Botswana. The ... -
Beekeeping Practices, Physiochemical Properties and Consumer Acceptability of Honey Collected from the Forest and Backyard Hives in Pandamatenga, Botswana.
Gilbert, Amogelang; Seifu, Eyassu; Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary (Junghaengsa, Inc, 2021-11-15)Beekeeping is an important agricultural activity in Botswana and supports the livelihoods of many people in the country. However, there is limited documented evidence on apicultural practices and quality of honey produced ... -
Effects of Bambara groundnut and Butternut blending on functional and sensory properties of sorghum flour porridge.
Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary; Geremew, Bultos; Gopadile, Oduetse Daniel; Hak, Gulelat Desse; Molapisi, Moenyane; Seifu, Eyassu; Sekwati-Monan, Bonno; Gwamba, John; Sonno, Kethabile; Moko, Boitumelo (AIMS Press, 2022-05-06)Mageu is a non-alcoholic fermented gruel processed from cereal grains, mostly maize and is widely consumed in the Southern African region. The refined maize meal used for mageu processing is limited in dietary fiber, ... -
Perceptions and attitudes of communities on socio-economic importance of camels and consumption of camel milk and camel milk products in Kgalagadi District, Botswana.
Tselaesele, Nelson; Seifu, Eyassu; Molapisi, Moenyane; Boitumelo, Wame; Angassa, Ayana; Kgosikoma, Keneilwe; Teketay, Demel; Sekwati-Monang, Bonno; Chimbombi, Ezekiel; Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary; Bultosa, Geremew; Haki, Gulelat Desse; Witness, Mojeremane; Kgaudi, Katsane; Mokobi, Boitumelo (International Society of Camelid Research and Development, 2021)Camels were introduced to Botswana in the early twentieth century as a means of transport for the Botswana Police Service in the Kgalagadi District. This service was discontinued in the early 1980s and the camels were ... -
Plant-based traditional foods and beverages of Ramotswa Village, Botswana
Bultosa, Geremew; Molapisi, Moenyane; Tselaesele, Nelson; Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary; Haki, Gulelat Desse; Makhabu, Shimane; Sekwati-Monang, Bonno; Seifu, Eyassu; Nthoiwa, Gothatamang P. (BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020)Background and objectives: Different communities have various types of edible plants at their nearby ecology from which they process their traditional foods that make the basis of diversified diets for food and nutrition ... -
Terminalia Prunioides pods herbal tea: Antioxidant activity, proximate, and metal content analysis.
Mosii, Laone Thato Juddie; Pheko-Ofitlhile, Tshepo; Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary; Mazimba, Ofentse (Elsevier Ltd, 2023-10)Growth in the demand for herbal teas has led to an increase in their research and commercial activities. In this study, the quantitative assessment of Motsiara (Terminalia prunioides) pods herbal tea was performed by ... -
Woodland resources and management in southern Africa.
De Cauwer, Vera; Knox, Nichola; Kobue-Lekalake, Rosemary; Lepetu, Joyce; Matenanga, Ompelege; Naidoo, Sasha; Nott, Amber; Parduhn, David; Sichone, Priscilla; Tshwenyane, Seoleseng; Yeboah, Elizabeth; Revermann, Rasmus (Klaus Hess Publishers, 2018)The countries of southern Africa have an average forest cover of 32% with most forest situated in the tropics. These dry to moist forests are deciduous with a few evergreen species. The open canopy allows enough light to ...