Author: Zama "ZZ" Zincume

Eating Plant-Based with Hashimoto’s: 5 Foods to Limit

Eating Plant-Based with Hashimoto’s: 5 Foods to Limit

Introduction Eating plant-based foods with Hashimoto’s has its pos and cons. Here are the five foods to limit. Here are facts for consideration. There are many good reasons why people choose to go on a plant-based diet. It’s a lifestyle loved for its incredible health Read more

Best Vegan Recipes South Africa

Best Vegan Recipes South Africa

Here’s your comprehensive guide to the best vegan recipes in South Africa. But wait Quick Answer South Africa has amazing vegan recipes. You can use affordable local ingredients like beans, lentils, pap, morogo, and spices. You can veganize favourites like bobotie, bunny chow, and malva Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Healing Foods: Science, Recipes, and Results

The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Healing Foods: Science, Recipes, and Results

Introduction Discover the power of plant-based healing foods through evidence-based studies. Did you know that more than 70% of chronic diseases can be improved with diet and lifestyle changes? When I first read a report from WHO on healthy diet and noncommunicable diseases, it changed Read more

The Power of Prebiotics for Gut Health and Immunity

The Power of Prebiotics for Gut Health and Immunity

Introduction Learn about the power of prebiotics for gut health and immunity. Have you ever wondered why gut health is being discussed so frequently these days? From social media to health magazines, the gut is the new superstar of wellness. And honestly, it’s for a Read more

Evidence-Based Plant-Based Nutrition in South Africa

Evidence-Based Plant-Based Nutrition in South Africa

By Zama Zincume · 7 October 2025 Here’s what science has to say about evidence-based plant-based nutrition in South Africa. When I first began eating a plant-based diet in South Africa, I was inspired by the growing global evidence linking this lifestyle to better health Read more

Evidence-Based Whole Food Plant-Based Diet (WFPB) in South Africa

Evidence-Based Whole Food Plant-Based Diet (WFPB) in South Africa

Introduction: Why This Diet Matters in South Africa An evidence-based, whole-food, plant-based diet (WFPB) is crucial in South Africa. Have you ever wondered if the food you eat every day could be the key to a longer, healthier life? Chronic diseases are increasing in South Read more

How I Stay Energised Naturally on a Plant-Based Diet

How I Stay Energised Naturally on a Plant-Based Diet

Can I share with you how I stay energised naturally on a plant-based diet? If you’ve ever worried that eating plant-based food might make you tired or low on energy, trust me — I understand. I used to think the same thing. Once I learned Read more

Plant-Based Nutrition Basics: What Your Body Actually Needs

Plant-Based Nutrition Basics: What Your Body Actually Needs

Reading time: ~12 minutes In this article First things first: you can meet your needs on plants Short answer: yes—when it’s well planned. Major nutrition bodies recognise that vegan and vegetarian diets can be nutritionally adequate for adults and offer health benefits. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Read more

Can a Plant-Based Diet Reverse Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

Can a Plant-Based Diet Reverse Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

Introduction Many people wonder how diet affects health, especially with serious issues like cancer. Can a plant-based diet reverse early-stage prostate cancer? It’s a question that always comes up when discussing the reversal of early-stage cancer. However, many people wonder how diet affects health, especially Read more

Authentic Vegan Bunny Chow Recipe: South Africa

Authentic Vegan Bunny Chow Recipe: South Africa

Introduction Here’s your guide to your authentic vegan bunny chow recipe. Have you ever wondered how South Africa’s favourite street food gained global fame? Bunny chow is more than just food; it’s a cultural icon. It showcases the rich history of Durban’s lively Indian community! Read more