Tag: nutrition
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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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Folate: This Is Why All Women Need This Element
When you hear the terms folate and folic acid, the context is likely to be about pregnancy. Expectant mothers need this nutrient as it is crucial to the development of the baby and without it- the child can be born with brain and spine defects. However, regardless of whether you’re pregnant, folic acid is a…
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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…
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Bone Broth: Drink Up On This Ancient Elixir
Of all the products we produce on our farm in Stellenbosch, the most popular is our bone broth. I ascribe this to the fact that it’s the most nutritious. There is also a growing awareness that this ancient elixir is medicine. What are the benefits of bone broth? Bone broth has been linked to curing…
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Ground Turmeric Breakfast Recipes To Fight Inflammation
These three ground turmeric recipes are a delicious and gluten-free way to start the day. 1. Ground Turmeric & Chia Breakfast Bircher Muesli Ingredients 1/4 cup gluten-free oats 1/4 cup chia seeds 2cm grated fresh turmeric or 1 tbsp (15ml) ground turmeric 1 cup (250ml) almond or soya milk Fresh fruit to serve Method of preparation:…
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Hake Pan-Fried With Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes
This hake recipe can be prepared to be gluten-, grain and diary-free; no-carb and paleo-friendly. Serve it with a simple salad of lettuce, (it contributes digestive enzymes) and avocado (providing good fats and fibre). Ingredients: 4 large hake fillets (frozen is fine) 250 punnet of cherry tomatoes 1/4 tsp sugar salt to season 1 tsp…
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Social Life: How Does Yours Impact Your Longevity?
According to the UN, by 2050, the number of over 60’s is expected to double – however, when examining the cause of this, scientists are beginning to realize that diet and exercise are not the only factors. A person’s social life may be playing a more important role than anyone initially thought. In the latest episode of Vital…
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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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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…