Try something different this holiday season and treat your family and friends to a starter with a difference. A warm veggie salad that is bright and beautiful, and not too filling, is the perfect way to start a meal.
Whether it’s the nostalgic feeling of dipping a home-made rusk into a cup of sweet tea or the comfort of digging into a bowl of cheesy nachos after a tough day, we all have that one, two (maybe more like 5..) treats that we can’t see bidding farewell in pursuit of better health. The good news is that we can still have all those slightly less healthy foods by boosting them with healthful swaps while keeping our favourite flavours in tact.
It may seem strange, but these two roots when paired are a match made in heaven. This soup is wonderfully easy, with a complex taste that will have your guests wondering how long you spent slaving away over it! In fact, it’s perfect on all fronts: easy on the pocket and just as good served chilled on a boiling summer day as it is piping hot in winter.
Vegetarians and meat-lovers alike will be clamouring for seconds when you place a bowl of this breyani in front of them. It’s fragrantly spicy and garnished with almonds, chilli and coriander.
Ever had one of these fishy guys on the braai before? ‘Braai little fish over very hot coals, very quickly,’ says Ron Pocock, owner of Freshline Fisheries in Knysna. ‘The bones are small and soft enough to eat - and full of calcium!’ And what makes this dish even better? Sardines are an eco-friendly option!
The school holidays are nearing, your annual leave is just around the corner, and with the festive season in full swing who doesn’t want a homemade biscuit or two to share in the name of love, family and cosy celebration? Come January, grandma’s Christmas cookies might have overstayed their welcome leaving your jeans just a little tighter than they were last month. Enter Imbo lentils; the nutritious, healthy answer to your holiday eating woes.
We absolutely love the idea of sneaking healthy legumes into our sweet treats. These delights are quick, easy, budget-friendly and perfect for #wellnessWednesday!
Perhaps you’ve heard about free radicals and antioxidants before, but are unsure as to what they are, what they do and why you should take note. We’ve decided to do a little digging and find out exactly what you should know to stay healthy, happy and functioning at your best.
Millions of people around the world are living with diabetes and the statistics only seem to be increasing. Many of these include children under the age of 14, the number of adults diagnosed as insulin resistant are estimated to have reached an astonishing 318 million. Let your knowledge of a better lifestyle and dietary choices help you and your loved ones to manage or prevent this disease successfully this diabetes month.
The sweetness and crunch of the ever-popular apple makes for a refreshing bite, but beside from it being a lovely snack, it’s also good to munch on for its many health benefits. Read on, to discover the wonders of the apple as well as our favourite fruity recipes!