Read more about the article Keeping comfort foods healthy with no compromise on taste
Healthy comfort foods

Keeping comfort foods healthy with no compromise on taste

  • Post published:December 10, 2016

Whether it’s the nostalgic feeling of dipping a home-made rusk into a cup of sweet tea or the comfort of digging into a bowl of cheesy nachos after a tough day, we all have that one, two (maybe more like 5..) treats that we can’t see bidding farewell in pursuit of better health. The good news is that we can still have all those slightly less healthy foods by boosting them with healthful swaps while keeping our favourite flavours in tact.

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Read more about the article Beetroot and sweet-potato soup
Beetroot and sweet potato soup

Beetroot and sweet-potato soup

  • Post published:December 9, 2016

It may seem strange, but these two roots when paired are a match made in heaven. This soup is wonderfully easy, with a complex taste that will have your guests wondering how long you spent slaving away over it! In fact, it’s perfect on all fronts: easy on the pocket and just as good served chilled on a boiling summer day as it is piping hot in winter.

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Read more about the article Heart-healthy braaied sardines

Heart-healthy braaied sardines

  • Post published:November 30, 2016

Ever had one of these fishy guys on the braai before? ‘Braai little fish over very hot coals, very quickly,’ says Ron Pocock, owner of Freshline Fisheries in Knysna. ‘The bones are small and soft enough to eat - and full of calcium!’ And what makes this dish even better? Sardines are an eco-friendly option!

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Read more about the article Wellness Wednesday: Cook yourself healthy with Imbo lentils

Wellness Wednesday: Cook yourself healthy with Imbo lentils

  • Post published:November 30, 2016

The school holidays are nearing, your annual leave is just around the corner, and with the festive season in full swing who doesn’t want a homemade biscuit or two to share in the name of love, family and cosy celebration? Come January, grandma’s Christmas cookies might have overstayed their welcome leaving your jeans just a little tighter than they were last month. Enter Imbo lentils; the nutritious, healthy answer to your holiday eating woes.

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Read more about the article With 2 days left of diabetes month, it’s not too late to educate yourself

With 2 days left of diabetes month, it’s not too late to educate yourself

  • Post published:November 29, 2016

Millions of people around the world are living with diabetes and the statistics only seem to be increasing. Many of these include children under the age of 14, the number of adults diagnosed as insulin resistant are estimated to have reached an astonishing 318 million. Let your knowledge of a better lifestyle and dietary choices help you and your loved ones to manage or prevent this disease successfully this diabetes month.

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Read more about the article Falafel and salad
Falafel and salad

Falafel and salad

  • Post published:November 24, 2016

We’ve found a wonderful way to enjoy our favourite Mediterranean dish without the carb-heavy pita bread! These falafels are served with a fresh and zingy baby marrow salad.

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