Evidence-based whole foods, plant-based lifestyle
Introduction In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the popularity of veganism in South Africa. Many people are embracing the vegan diet and adopting a plant-based lifestyle. If you are considering adopting a vegan diet in the Rainbow Nation. This comprehensive guide Read more
Introduction Dinner is an important meal and is vital in optimising our health. A healthy dinner helps our organs to keep functioning even when we are sleeping. Healthy whole-food, plant-based dinner controls our metabolism and balances our blood sugar levels. Finding the best whole-food, plant-based Read more
Introduction Is it unnecessary to understand what plant-based foods are before even ranking them? What are plant-based foods? Plant-based diets have gained immense popularity recently, even in South Africa. This popularity is due to their many health benefits. Plant-based foods improve gut health. They help Read more
Introduction In today’s health-conscious society, more and more individuals are embracing a plant-based lifestyle. The challenge of following a plant-based diet is on eating out. I am a traveller and a whole food plant-based person. Travelling from Durban to Hermanus, I needed help to get Read more
Introduction Are you one of those who resolves to lose weight every year? You are not alone. Many people go on a diet to lose weight and dismally fail. Is there perhaps a solution to this vicious cycle of weight loss? Will I lose weight Read more
Introduction Proteins! Have you noticed the obsession people have with protein? You have not eaten enough without proteins. And, for that matter, you must eat plenty of them! Those eating plant-based foods get questions about needing more proteins. The question is always – where do Read more
Do you want a meal that will help you in weight loss? And also give you lots of health benefits? Asparagus with mushroom meal is the right candidate. The asparagus and mushroom recipe will lower your blood pressure. Mushrooms in this recipe will give you Read more
Introduction South Africa is going plant-based. More and more people are switching to a healthier, sustainable lifestyle. Many South African celebrities are plant-based consumers. Celebrities like J M Coetzee, our famous writer and Nobel Prize Winner, eat plant-based. Others are Zakes Mda, author and poet Read more
Introduction High Blood Pressure or hypertension is one of the most severe risk factors for death from heart disease and stroke. These are responsible for 13 % of all deaths globally. In South Africa, hypertension is responsible for 1 in every five heart attacks. The Read more
Introduction Can you imagine eating a whole food plant-based breakfast and leaving that brekkie of bacon and eggs with fried chips? Is it possible? It is not just possible; it is doable. Opting for whole food plant-based breakfast is a lifestyle that will give you Read more