Here’s to a sweet New Year!
Jewish gatherings are synonymous with food – good nostalgic food, and lots of it! So, we are all prone to eating too much, and eating the wrong things. Even those of us with the strongest will power have been known
FAST and Easy
When I speak to my patients about fasting, I often hear “I start out fine, but then I get a terrible headache” and “I am fine during the fast, but once I break it I feel awful!” For many, the
Tips for a LEKKER Braai day!
The smell of the charcoal, the hiss of the flame, the fun of a braai. Mayo-laden side salads, mystery meat hot dogs and greasy hot chips are all staples on a braai day, which can make navigating a braai a
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas have been turned into falafels and hummus for far too long! These pulses are nutritional overachievers – full of protein, fibre, folic acid, manganese and zinc. It’s time they shine on their own, instead of mushed into another bowl
A Recipe for Salads
Are you a salad enthusiast? I hope so, and if not, I anticipate you will be very soon! There’s something about summer that makes people more likely to indulge in appetizing summer salads. Perhaps it’s the freshness of the veggies,
Don’t Make Pour Decisions
End of year holidays mark a time to eat, drink and be merry. I usually always focus on the eating part… today, I’m going to focus on the drinking part! Of course, not all drinks are created equal. Alcoholic drinks
5 Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies
Are you jet setting this December? It’s exciting to pack up and take off to explore new landscapes, cultures and of course food! Maintaining a healthy eating routine whilst on holiday can be challenging. When eating away from home we
Here’s to a Healthy Happy Christmas!
It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but for many trying to make it a healthy Christmas can be a challenge and a perfect storm of overindulgence. The worry sets in January 1st – most
HELLO 2019!
The New year is nearly upon us and so are the new 2019 food trends! Year by year, I’ve noticed that more and more of the trends are starting to become more health conscious! Take a look at some of
Cereal-ously!
Breakfast cereals are a quick and easy way to start your day. And whilst it is appealing for its quick and easy preparation, I am not a big advocate of eating processed breakfast cereals – they’re often loaded with sugar,