Think about this for a second. If your skin is your largest organ, absorbing everything it comes into contact with, then by extension, gums are really just the skin of your mouth. Sure you might not be swallowing your toothpaste or mouthwash, or at least...
On the 15th of June the American Heart Association (AHA) released a study that was apparently designed to address confusion around the relationship between dietary saturated fat and risk of cardiovascular disease. The review is free and pretty easy to read, so you should check it out. But...
As an ex-avid meat eater, my challenge in transitioning to veg patties has often been to find a combo of ingredients that doesn't fall apart in the pan, or worse on the grill. There's nothing quite like proudly parading your chickpea, lentil patty out to...
If you've only just recently switched to vegan food or are trying to cut out more dairy, you might be pleased to know you can still whip up a deliciously creamy white sauce for pasta or veggie burgers. This recipe comes to you straight from the...
When it comes to finding information on what to not take when pregnant, you will probably of found that almost everything is “not safe for pregnant woman”. The reason for this is that testing for safety of certain things during pregnancy is not something many...
As far as milk alternatives go, hemp milk is a popular choice for any athletic types preferring plant-based foods. It packs a high-quality protein punch, containing 10 amino acids as well as the ideal ratio of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. The earthy-flavoured white drink...
The Superfoods brand launched in SA more or less when whispers of a raw food diet became the new healthy habit to adopt. I recall being completely taken by the notion that my microwave-nuked food probably didn't contain all that many nutrients and set off on a...
Whatever the weather there are many conditions that impact the condition of your hair. Dry and cold weather elements deplete the hair and scalp of vital moisture. This can result in brittle, dry hair that seems to have lost all life – not to mention the...
Looking for something to brighten a cold, dark morning but tired of your standard Oats-So-Easy? These nourishing breakfast bowls are packed full of superfoods, ensuring your brain and body will function at their best all day long. How about a bowl of creamy oatmeal with coconut milk and cinnamon? Or warming quinoa studded with hemp...
Our green team is so excited about the arrival of the HAIRPRINT range – a completely natural colour restoration system for greying hair. We’re one of the few online retailers in South Africa to stock these coveted products, and of course, that means we’ve reviewed...