Strawberries are bursting with antioxidants and good-for-you nutrients, while orange and lime add a delicious tang to these healthy, happy-hour strawberry margaritas. Remember to freeze your strawberries the night before, so they’re ready when you need them.
That dreaded fiery burn that comes to pester you after a meal is enough to make you swear off spicy flavours and any drink that worsens the heart burning effects. Although there are common culprits who are to blame for the discomfort, there are also easy lifestyle remedies that can help ease the pain.
These flapjacks are perfect for when you’re trying to cut out refined sugar, but still crave a delicious, sweet-tasting breakfast. The combination of bananas, eggs and coconut flour will keep you filled and satisfied without the sugar crash.
Choosing to become vegetarian takes a lot of discipline and can be challenging when you’re surrounded by meat-eaters. But let’s go back for a second. We all know that meat is a food product that eats through our wallets, and it’s especially difficult when you’re on a rather tight budget. So, why not try out a vegetarian diet? There are plenty delicious veggie products that’ll save you money, and they’re all available at your nearest food store. Nowadays, more and more people are choosing the vegetarian (and vegan) route, so grocery stores are supplying more alternative food options at lower prices!
This smoothie provides a kick of antioxidants from the dark chocolate and the coffee, and a good dose of protein from the peanut butter. Perfect if you are trying to stay healthy, need a pre- or post-gym snack, or need to curb a sugar craving.
Seaweed is an excellent source of iodine, which is essential for healthy thyroid function. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate your metabolism. White fish is also a great and affordable way to get in those essential fatty acids while fresh orange juice will give you a vitamin C boost. This recipe is one of our favourite all-rounder meals.
By now we know the addictive nature of sugar and many of us are still falling prey to it. The kick we get from having a sugary bite releases our happy hormones, opioids and dopamine, that have both been linked to the same addictive nature of drugs like cocaine. So, in knowing the grip that sugar has on us and the long-term health implications of obesity, diabetes and heart conditions, what can we do to reduce our risk?
We can’t wait to try out this powerhouse of a meal as our meat-free Monday dish. And did you know that buying spinach by the bunch is cheaper than buying it by the bag? Store it in a bowl of water in the fridge, with the stalks still attached, to keep the leaves crisp until you need them!
This Asian-inspired steak salad is packed full of wholesome ingredients. Who said you can’t enjoy a steak dinner and be healthy too?
With summer in full swing, our calendars are filled with outdoor parties, braais, picnics, weddings and many other events revolving around eating and entertaining. If we’re not careful, feeding the crowds can become expensive. Here’s where Sandwich Baron founder and CEO Sally J’Arlette-Joy steps in to give advice on how to plan our menus in order to ensure fresh and tasty foods, without value for money getting lost in the excitement.