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...
Moringa oleifera is known for the amazing nutritional content and medicinal properties of its leaves; in fact its health benefits are so widely recognised and revered that it’s also become known as the “Miracle Tree”. Moringa supplements give your body a wonderfully balanced dose of vitamins...
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...
Essential oils tend to divide people into two (vastly generalised) camps. You either view them as nicely scented little bottles of tincture akin to Pout Pourri, used mainly to intoxicate the senses in fancy boutique shops or spas. Or you've come to learn about their...
If you suffer with allergies or sensitivities, you’ve probably noticed that these can become even worse at night. It’s actually a fairly common problem: even if you have your allergies well-controlled all day, by night-time, you’re snuffling, coughing or scratching once again. Why? According to research in...
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...
