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I Frequently Discuss an Evidence-based, Whole-Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle through Guides, Product Reviews, and Recipes.

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Zama “ZZ” Zincume

I shamelessly promote the evidence-based, whole-food, plant-based lifestyle with a bias on faith and spirituality.

I am also a food blogger, author, and content marketer.

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Growing up, I firmly believed that we should not get sick, so I chose a path of preventive health rather than pursuing a career in medicine, like my fellow students at St. John’s College.

Eating Plant-Based

Eating a plant-based diet can help prevent and reverse specific diseases. I focused on environmental and occupational health.

I even held a position in my country’s environmental health portfolio. Hence, studied toxins and risk factors that can impact human health. I’m a member of the Health Professional Council of South Africa (Environmental Health Practitioner).

My family knows me as a vegetable fanatic. I grew up eating morogo and wild fruits in the mountains of the Zulu Kingdom.

Research Findings

A groundbreaking study emerged in the 1980s, and a publication by Dr T. Colin Campbell, Dr Caldwell Esselstyn, and Dr Dean Ornish convinced me I was on the right path.

Prof. Harry Seftel further solidified my love for the food I grew up eating. It was a departure from society’s prevailing trends of meat and processed foods.

This blog advocates the evidence-based benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet. We also share quick, easy, simple, and delicious plant-based recipes. I’m a proud member of the South African Vegan Society.

I value the relationships I have formed through this blog. I educate readers about the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet and help them transition to it.

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If you would like to talk with me, please email admin@eatingplantbasedza.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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I started Eating Plant-Based ZA to make plant-based living accessible to every South African — not just for vegans, but for anyone wanting to eat cleaner, feel better, and live with purpose.

I’m an avid researcher, an alumnus of the University of Cape Town and UNISA.
Our food culture is rich, diverse, and full of potential. From mielie meal to morogo, we have what it takes to thrive on plants — affordably and deliciously.

At Eating Plant-Based ZA, you’ll find:

  • Simple, local recipes using South African ingredients
  • Guides to transition into a plant-based lifestyle with ease
  • Health and wellness articles grounded in evidence-based nutrition
  • Travel & lifestyle tips for exploring the world sustainably

It’s not just a website — it’s a movement toward wellness, awareness, and a better way of living through plants.