Spiced fish with barley and olive salad
Are you looking for a wholesome, flavourful meal that you can whip up in a jiffy? This colourful spiced fish dish with a bit of Mediterranean flare, is just what you need.
Detoxing: Fact or fiction?
Detoxing is one of those buzzwords that people love throwing around, usually in conjunction with words like ‘weight-loss’ and ‘drop a dress size’. But if you forget about these huge claims for a minute, is there any value in doing a detox? The goal is to rid the body of toxic substances, clean out and reset the digestive system – as a result, many of these diets are very, very low in calories. So, do you detox?
Dehydrated veggies
Forget the fryer, take out the dehydrator
Who doesn’t love the salty crunch of a crispy potato chip? Those chip packets made their way into everyone’s school lunch box and their familiar crackle can be heard at every braai and friendly social gathering. These days, we’re a little more conscious of the negative health effects of a diet high in salty, fried foods like our beloved potato chip. But don’t despair, we may have found a scrumptious way to satisfy those naughty cravings without compromising our health...
Corn salsa
Corn salsa
Give the humble mielie a Mexican makeover with our corn salsa! Serve it up as a snack or side dish the next time you have friends over.
Mushroom and cashew quinoa
Mushroom and cashew quinoa
You can still enjoy your Friday night comfort dinner while going meat-free with this quick and easy quinoa recipe.
Chickpea salad with double tomato flatbread
Chickpea salad with double-tomato flatbread
We are going vegan today with a bright and beautiful chickpea salad! This yummy plate of greens is served with a delicious home-made tomato flatbread!
Grass-fed
Why going grass-fed is better for everyone, animals included!
While doing our rushed mid-week grocery shopping, most of us probably don’t give the label on our meat a second thought. Despite the extra effort, knowing whether the beef you are putting in your basket has been grass-fed or not, can make quite the difference, to the quality of your meal and the environment! Choosing a grass-fed cut of meat means that it will be both tastier and healthier, it also gives you a chance to support more humane methods of farming.
5 tips to party it up this season without losing your healthy eating habits
It’s the end of the year and inevitably our calenders are filling up with end-year celebrations and social gatherings. While this season’s fun-filled nights with their tasty snacks and complementary booze sound promising, it also makes keeping up healthy habits a whole lot harder. Here are our top tips to enjoy the party without giving up on your health the next day.
Sexy green superfood smoothie
Tomorrow is wellness Wednesday and we have the perfect superfood smoothie recipe to cheers to a healthy hump day! This nutrient-rich mix is sure to put a skip in your step.
Season’s (indulgent) greeting’s
‘Tis the season of boozy office parties, end-of-year celebrations, lavish Christmas meals, and many a bottle of Champagne. Family, friends and the promise of presents, are all reason to be jolly, but overindulging in festive treats might leave you ringing in the new year with just a few more kilos than you’d like. With clever planning, and a few of our sneaky tricks, you can still enjoy the hoilday season, without gaining a dress size by January.