Category: Food Blogs
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Hug In A Mug With This Delicious Broth
I love finding simple recipes that titillate my taste buds and are easy to share with my friends in the kitchen. This beautiful little lime and coriander bone broth recipe is one of those delightful finds. Created by Jasmine Hemsley and features in her book East By West: Simple recipes for ultimate mind-body balance. Jasmine…
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How To Grow Biofortified Micro-Greens
The first few tiny leaves growing on a wild rocket plant can pack quite a punch in terms of health benefits. This is even more so when such micro-greens are grown under constant high lighting, says Stellenbosch University plant researcher Dr Bianke Loedolff. Dr Loedolff studies natural ways that can be used to bio-fortify or…
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Could Asparagus Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
Scientists at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute have published a paper in Nature this month proving that the amino acid, asparagine, commonly found in asparagus and other food sources could increase the risk of breast cancer metastasizing. The study was carried out on mice with an aggressive form of breast cancer and the results were something to…
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Mushrooms: The Most Effective Anti-Aging Fungus
In our quest to age gracefully and stay healthy, mushrooms may be the answer to all of our aging questions. Health Benefits of Mushrooms Mushrooms are full of health benefits such as boosting the immune system, and they’re also a great source of vitamin D which helps to maintain healthy bones. A recent study recently…
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TBHQ in Food: Unveiling Its Presence and Impact
Tertiary Butylhodroquinone (TBHQ), like many food additives, is used to extend shelf life and prevents rancidity. It’s classified as an antioxidant (not to be confused with a natural antioxidant) and it’s used to protect foods with iron from discoloration. Notably, it’s also used in varnishes, lacquers, pesticide products, cosmetics, and perfumes – all to reduce…
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Crème Brûlée Á La Matthew Foxon
This is crème brûlée with a twist. We have switched the sugar out for isomalt – a sugar alcohol with minimum impact on blood sugar levels – making it more diabetic-friendly. Of course, portion size and moderation are key. Click here to find out everything you need to know about all sugar substitutes. Ingredients 375g…
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Biltong And Blue Cheese Salad Á La Kenneth Ngubane
When it comes to healthy eating and nutritious meals, salads are often high at the top of the list, and for good reason. They can easily be freshly prepared, are rich in nutrients and fiber, and a great meal option if weight loss is your goal. However, your good old daily green salad can start…
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Rooibos: Can It Protect Against Type-2 Diabetes?
Rooibos tea has the potential to prevent, delay and even reduce the progression of Type-2 diabetes, according to new research. The recent studies were conducted by the SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and its research partners, the Agricultural Research Council, (ARC, Infruitec-Neitvoorbij, Stellenbosch), the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, the Polutechnic University of Marche…
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Just Because It’s Vegan Doesn’t Mean It’s Healthy
Kirby is a 40-year old physical therapist and father to Colleen, a shy girl of ten. Kirby has seen all too many patients who can’t move, talk or walk, ad victims of stroke or heart disease. When his own father – a meat-lover – suffered a stroke while in his 40s, Kirby decided it was…
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Carbs versus Fats: The NuSI Study
In this article Marion Nestle comments on the recently released NuSI Study and the ongoing and much talked about debate about whether fat or carbohydrate is responsible for obesity. As explained by Julia Belluz of Vox, the main scientific model behind the low-carb approach is the “carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis”, which journalist Gary Taubes, Harvard professor David…