Author: Zama "ZZ" Zincume

Roast Potatoes Recipe

Roast Potatoes Recipe

This is a fantastic roast potatoes recipe. Potatoes have been vilified for their starchiness. But it is when potatoes are immersed in oil that they cause problems. Indeed, when you chow on chips, you’ll regret it later. Potatoes South Africa plays a significant role in Read more

Lycopene: Health Benefits and Foods High in Lycopene

Lycopene: Health Benefits and Foods High in Lycopene

Introduction Have you ever wondered where the bright red colour of tomatoes and guavas comes from? Lycopene is a red pigment. It is one of the dynamic anti-inflammatory oxidants found in some food sources. These foods include tomatoes, guavas, and watermelons.  Lycopene protects against many Read more

Top Plant-Based Experts: A Comprehensive Guide

Top Plant-Based Experts: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Every aspect of life has its experts.  We have whole food, plant-based experts, and doctors. Advocates of different fields and countries are available. You can only talk about South Africa by linking it to Nelson Mandela. You can only exhaust physics by referring to Read more

Plant-Based Boiled Green Maize Recipe

Plant-Based Boiled Green Maize Recipe

Maize is rich in iron and potassium. Dietary fibre is in abundance in maize. Eating this plant-based boiled green maize recipe will give you various health benefits. These benefits include eye health, lowering blood pressure, regulating blood sugar, and treating anaemia. This quick and easy-to-make Read more

What are the Health Benefits of Eating Maize?

What are the Health Benefits of Eating Maize?

Introduction Do you remember the time when you grilled maize outside? In the darkness of the evening and experiencing a slight blowing wind with that maize aroma? I can imagine you never thought of the health benefits of eating maize. Maize or mielies is the Read more

Health Benefits of Eating Jackfruit

Health Benefits of Eating Jackfruit

Introduction Is it surprising to see Jackfruit trending in South Africa? Perhaps the opening and inauguration of the Vegan Life Magazine South Africa in 2017 were the cause of this buzz. Jackfruit is taking its rightful place in the country. Many people are turning to Read more

Broccoli Benefits and Side Effects

Broccoli Benefits and Side Effects

Introduction Are there any health benefits of vegetable Broccoli?  The relationship of Broccoli in people is that of love and hatred. I love Broccoli. My garden boasts of flowery Broccoli and cauliflower. I remember arriving at a public health meeting. I had a basketful of Read more

The Power of Plant-Based Foods in Colorectal Cancer Treatment.

The Power of Plant-Based Foods in Colorectal Cancer Treatment.

Introduction Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a term including colon and rectum cancers. It is a prevalent and life-threatening disease. There is an increasing number of cases diagnosed worldwide. Researchers and healthcare professionals are continuously exploring innovative approaches to prevention and treatment. The World Health Organization Read more

Vegetable Curry

Vegetable Curry

Growing up in KZN, you get used to various vegetable curries. Eggplant, zucchini, and pumpkin vegetable curry give you power for optimal health. Eating plant-based curries will give you health and longevity. You get various health benefits when you delight yourself with this vegetable curry. Read more

Zozo Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe

Zozo Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe

From an early age, mushrooms have always been my favourite. You may wonder. Where were the mushrooms in the rural villages of KZN? After every thunderstorm, there was always a feast of harvest, the harvest of mushrooms. Mushroom stir-fry was the norm. Not the stir Read more