Recipe: Eggplant carpaccio with pomegranate
Delicious and a stunning dish to impress your guests!
Read MoreFood Additives and GRAS (Generally Recognised as S...
Food additives that are approved for human consumption require safety analysis and regulatory approval. However, GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) substances are considered safe for consumption based on a history of common use in food or scientific evidence, or consensus among experts. Also, they are only tested on animals and not humans. Does this process perhaps need revising?
Read MoreRecipe: Whole milk ricotta
With the price of food items increasing, have you thought about making your own cheese for a fraction of the cost that you would pay for it in the supermarket? If not, we suggest having a look at this simple Ricotta recipe.
Read MoreLife’s Unforeseen Turns: Desire to Live
After losing her husband suddenly, Shona deals with the double bombshell of a cancer diagnosis for both her and her mother. We follow her journey through loss, chemotherapy and surgery. Despite the constant adversity, this is the start of something positive in her life.
Read MoreRecipe: Peach Crumble with Cardamom Custard
A fruit crumble is fairly easy to make, and when in season, the taste of peaches and nectarines can surprise many at the table. Also, the cardamom-and-honey-based custard does make a difference when serving this dessert.
Read MoreIntroduction to: The Ketogenic Diet (Part 1)
The ketogenic diet is designed to induce a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body's primary source of energy shifts from carbohydrates to fats. Its first application was helping with epilepsy and reducing seizures. If a ketogenic diet is able to help with such a serious condition, we should wonder about the positive effects it might have on those who are already healthy.
Read MoreRecipe: Beetroot relish
This relish looks great and tastes amazing with the combination of brown sugar and cinnamon.
Read MoreIntroduction to Havening: A novel psychosensory ap...
Havening is a form of psychosensory therapeutic intervention that employs somatic and cognitive inputs. It is designed to de-traumatise a memory by changing the brain to remove its negative effects from our psyche and body.
Read MoreRecipe: Faux gras pate
Explore the exquisite world of Faux Gras Pâté – a luxurious, ethical alternative to traditional foie gras. Indulge guilt-free in velvety flavors and rich textures.
Read MoreType 1 Diabetes: Emergency Signs
One of the key goals in the treatment and management of type 1 diabetes is to avoid the two acute complications. These are diabetes ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia, which can lead to cognitive impairment and in extreme cases shorter lifespan.
Read MoreRecipe: Lamingtons in Peach and Ginger jam
Lamingtons covered in peach and ginger jam, and then rolled in desiccated coconut is a simple recipe, and popular with any generation. It goes fantastic with a cup of your favorite tea.
Read MoreSodium (for nerve health, and fluid and minerals e...
Sodium is one of key electrolytes, most commonly found in salt (sodium chloride). Until the era of processed foods, sodium levels in our diet were steady, however, today it seems that we’re having 15-20 times more sodium than our body needs. These amounts, over long periods, lead to several health issues.
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