Author: Zama "ZZ" Zincume

Eating Plant-Based and Stroke Risk

Eating Plant-Based and Stroke Risk

Introduction Stroke? Can eating plant-based impact on stroke risk? Did you ever imagine seeing people in the deep rural areas of KwaZulu Natal and the dry and patched lands of the Northen Cape? Soni, a childhood friend, passed on a few months ago. He was Read more

Cucumber Health Benefits and Side Effects

Cucumber Health Benefits and Side Effects

Introduction This article will look at cucumber’s health benefits and side effects. But what are cucumbers? Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are part of the family Cucurbitaceae, as are pumpkins, watermelons, cantaloupe, and squash. Cucumbers originated in Southern Asia and the Northern parts of Southeast Asia. Different names are Read more

Beetroot and Orange Salad

Beetroot and Orange Salad

Did you know you can make a variety of beetroot and orange salads? Today, you’ll enjoy a salad of boiled beetroot and oranges. You can mix the orange juice or sprinkle it on top. The salad has beetroot, which contains high levels of potassium. Potassium Read more

Bean and Tomato Casserole

Bean and Tomato Casserole

This is a quick, easy, and delicious meal to cook. Combining tomato and beans will give you maximum impact on your health. Tomato contains an excellent source of vitamin C, A, and B complex vitamins, potassium, and phosphorus. Tomatoes also contain other phytonutrients that fight Read more

Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Introduction Tomatoes. Are they a fruit or vegetable? What do tomatoes do for your body? But more importantly, are they good for you? Or do they have hidden risks? Tomatoes are in any household and have different forms. You can have tomato paste, ketchup, tomato Read more

Health Benefits of Eating Mushrooms

Health Benefits of Eating Mushrooms

Introduction Have you ever experienced the excitement of hunting mushrooms after a severe lightning and thunderstorm? It is an exciting adventure through the valleys, crags, and mountains. Living in the countryside gives you these rare opportunities to experience nature at its best. I have known Read more

What are the Health Benefits of Eating Cabbage?

What are the Health Benefits of Eating Cabbage?

Introduction What is your memory of cabbage? Is it its odour? Or does it remind you of cabbage patch dolls? But it would be best to ask what cabbage does to your body. Are there any health benefits of cabbage? Before we look at the Read more

Health Benefits of Eating Plant-Based Foods

Health Benefits of Eating Plant-Based Foods

Introduction How does eating plant-based benefit your health? It is a question most people who want to transition to a plant-based lifestyle ask themselves. Is there any benefit to opting for a whole food plant-based diet? The diet of Westernized countries propels lifestyle diseases like Read more

The Ultimate Guide to a Plant-Based Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

The Ultimate Guide to a Plant-Based Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

Introduction A plant-based diet has gained popularity recently. Even in South Africa, due to its many health benefits. One specific group that can enjoy a plant-based diet is individuals with type 2 diabetes. A plant-based diet abundant in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts. Read more

Health Benefits of Apples

Health Benefits of Apples

Introduction From Top Red (my favourite), Golden Delicious to Granny Smith. These apples are a tasty and effortless way to add nutrients to your diet. Where did apples Originate From? Research indicates apples originated in the mountains of Kazakhstan, in Central Asia. Apples are members Read more