The fact that naturally fermented and cultured foods are good for us is hardly a secret anymore, but if you want to make many of these wholesome goodies, you need some sort of starter culture to get going. Rejuvelac is a simple alternative that doesn’t need...
Chia is the ancient Mayan word for strength. That says a lot about these little seeds called Chia seeds. Since ancient times Chia seeds have been valued for their potent energy-sustaining nourishment and the Aztecs used them to keep up their stamina when they went...
Being vegan needn’t mean you can’t enjoy the smoky smell of a braai and divine, slightly charred goodies fresh off the grill. Veggies and fruits lend themselves well to braaing too! 1. Marinated Meaty Mushroom Burgers Giant mushrooms make a great, easy vegan burger or steak replacement. Ingredients For...
Going gluten-free is something you may be doing reluctantly, but it can make such a big difference to your health if you are gluten intolerant that the pay-off is worth it. And once you get the hang off gluten-free baking, you can begin to enjoy the...
Matcha is the new buzzword when it comes to green beverages with a health kick (read our full article on Matcha here). This stepped-up green tea is a special powdered version that you drink powder and all, but did you know you can also use...
Beauty products have been taken to the most advanced realms you could imagine, but sometimes it pays to take a look at the raw magic that Nature gives us just as is. Natural oils are amazingly versatile natural potions where Mother Nature has done all the...
With the advent of smoothies and juicing and all the amazing superfoods to choose from, who would have thought that lurking in our compost, or even worse, our dustbins, is a superfood that rivals kale in its nutritional profile. You may have been told to eat...
You can put just about anything you want in a smoothie - but what are the secrets to making them the most tasty, nutritious treats possible rather than just a healthy sludge? 1) Fat is Good Fat no longer has the bad rap it used to. In...
Here's a simple tip that can revolutionize you into a gourmet smoothie chef. You probably all know about using vanilla extract in your smoothies, and it's an awsome way to improve the flavour, but have you thought about all the other flavours of baking extracts...
Super blenders allow you to prepare healthier food faster. They are like 10 machines in your kitchen all combined into one as they can fulfill so many different functions as well as unleash the power of foods and the way you can prepare them. [caption id=""...