Make the most of seasonal produce and warming spices with these light and fluffy pumpkin pancakes - not only are they vegan and gluten free, they're also low on sugar and feature the bright orange superfood that's packed with fibre, vitamin A and antioxidants. Plus, they’re easy to make,...
Is your next of kin, akin to a cucumber? Have a friend who says aubergines and not eggplants? Well then these spots are for you! Most vegans don’t really go out. They prefer to stay home; research recipes for fair-trade kimchi and test artisanal breads for...
Chances are you've read about the turmeric craze and decided you best get on the bandwagon so you too can start increasing the growth of new neurons and neutralise some of those free radicals zooming about the place, not to mention the anti-Alzheimers and arthritis...
Gather a group of friends around your typical South African braai, sow the seed of plant-based diets and watch the hot debate rise on whether the human body is in fact carnivorous, omnivorous or herbivorous. Many are adamant they feel healthier, fuller and fitter on...
South Africa experienced its driest year in recorded history during 2016. Without rainclouds on the horizon it is time we look at our diets to keep our heads above water. The majority of water in our country is used in agriculture with nearly 60% being used for...
The smoothie revolution is not a simply a flight of fancy – it’s a health trend that’s here to stay, for very good, very tasty reasons too. You cannot deny the convenience of whipping up a nutrient dense liquid meal that allows you to get...
South Africa is a paint palette layered with a swirl of colourful cultures. And fire connects us all. Countless meals have been cooked, stories been told, and cultures united around a crackling braai fire. And it is a warm and familiar place where meat-eaters, vegetarians...
With all the banting carb-free craze that’s been going about it’s easy to see legumes as has beans in your daily diet. But did you know that 2016 has been declared the International Year of Pulses by the UN? There has been research done on...
The soy bean has been part of the human diet for thousands of years and the Ancient Chinese believed it to be one of the five sacred grains vital for life (alongside rice, wheat, barley and millet.). Soy is particularly important in a vegan diet, as it...
Faithful to Nature's founder shares her road to veganism and her top 10 vegan pantry essentials. I have been an avid vegetarian since I was 16 years old. I volunteered at the Krishna Society while at university to hand out vegetarian food in underprivileged areas. After my studies,...