Category: Food Blogs
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Dairy Benefits: 5 Reasons Why You Should Consume It
The Consumer Education Project of Milk SA shares that milk and dairy is a source of important nutrients that we need to survive, including calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and protein. The South African Department of Health’s daily dietary guidelines stipulate that we should all have milk, maas or…
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Our Favorite Grain Alternatives To White Rice
For many, grains are a common food staple in their dietary lives, with white rice being their grain of choice. However, there are healthier, whole-grain options that provide more nutrients, are just as filling, and are even gluten-free. Studies have shown that regular, daily consumption of whole grains can reduce your risk of diseases like…
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Tomatoes: What You Didn’t Know About The “Wolf Peach”
It is thought that the first tomatoes to arrive in Europe may not even have been red, but instead sported a yellow hue, as the earliest writings describing this fruit depicts it as “pomo d’oro”. This translates as “golden apple”. In Valencia, Spain, tomatoes are so popular that they have their own annual festival – called…
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Fruit Leather: Sneak The Fruits And Veggies In
When it comes to feeding your children, you may have to sneak fruit in. This is a perfect recipe to help you provide a healthy snack for your children. It has been extracted from a book titled Mila’s Meals: The Beginnings & The Basics, by Catherine Barnhoorn. This is a valuable award winning collection of…
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Ingredient Watch: The Silicon Dioxide In Your Pizza
Silicon dioxide, or silica, is a common additive in the production of foods, where this ingredient is used primarily as a flow agent in powdered foods (to prevent the formation of lumps), or to absorb water in hygroscopic applications. Hygroscopy is the ability of a substance to attract and hold water molecules found in its…
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Foods That Cause Constipation And Their Replacements
Healthy bowel movements are important to your general well-being as the movements ensure the removal of waste and toxins from the body. A healthy diet helps in ensuring healthy bowel movements, but the wrong foods can disrupt this, leaving you constipated. Constipation can happen to anyone and a contributing factor is a diet low in…
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Jalapeños And The Good Side Of The Spicy Life
While you may not be a fan of the spicy life, you should know that jalapeños are not only low in calories, but they are also rich in vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Capsaicin is the compound that not only gives jalapeños their fiery spice but is also the basis of the benefits…
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Ingredient Watch: MSG or Monosodium Glutamate
In order to make informed choices, it is important to know what your food contains. In this post, we shed light on a particular ingredient that can be found in many of the foods you may be consuming on a daily basis. Ingredient Name: MSG or monosodium glutamate What is it made of? Excitotoxin Where…
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Carrot And Chickpea Salad With Harissa Paste
We love this hearty carrot and chickpea salad recipe. It ticks our #BITHK boxes for easy healthy eating in any kitchen. Plus, it features Pesto Princess’s Moroccan winner – Harissa Paste. Filled to the brim with red peppers, chilies, garlic and spices, 100% fresh and free of nasty preservatives. Chilies and garlic are proven anti-oxidants…
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5 Foods That Drain Your Energy And Leave You Sluggish
Our diet affects our energy levels with the wrong type of foods being draining and leaving us feeling lethargic and lazy. As your energy levels drop, you’ll likely grab a meal or a quick snack to give yourself a boost. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong foods could leave you void of energy and have you feeling…