Evidence-based whole foods, plant-based lifestyle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A vegetable casserole is a dish that consists of various vegetables cooked in an oven.A vegetable casserole recipe will not only save you time but will also give you vital nutrients for your optimum health. This recipe is delicious, time-saving, healthy, and versatile. It’s versatile Read more
Lentil and vegetable stir-fry recipe is a must-have, quick and easy to make stir-fry. Deidre Hysamen, one of our dieticians in South Africa, contends that lentils are a great source of protein for everyone, especially vegetarians and vegans. They are also fibre-rich, enabling your body Read more