Recipe: Buckwheat flapjacks
If you want a versatile breakfast food try out our buckwheat flapjacks which are high in fibre and magnesium!
Read MoreDiabetes untreated (Part 2): Macrovascular diseases and health risks
Receiving a diabetes diagnosis is a life-changing event, which places an incredible amount of stress on a person. Even more so, learning about potential health complications that can occur in case of poor diabetes management can expose a person to additional diseases and health risks, such as heart attacks, strokes and poor mental health.
Read MoreRecipe: Potato and chicken rocket salad
Quick and easy salad to accompany your dinner or to have as a light lunch. A good tip is to use waxy potatoes as they will keep their shape when cooked.
Read MoreJasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum, Officinale)
Jasmine is considered by many as the king of essential oils. With its deep floral and warm and rich scent, it creates a state of relaxation and calms the mind. To entirely immerse ourselves in its amazing smell and health-enhancing properties, we can use it in topical applications, baths and while showering, as well as during inhalation to clear our airways.
Read MoreRecipe: Smoked pumpkin with minted couscous
Using either butternut or pumpkin, this is delicious and goes well with any meat or vegetable dish.
Read MoreN-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) has an important role in the production of glutathione. It can be taken as a supplement (NAC) or it can be obtained from foods (amino acid L-cysteine). The importance of glutathione as an antioxidant is due to the effects it has on metabolic pathways for mental and physical health, such as anti-cancer, cardiac, immunity, renal, and oxidative stress properties.
Read MoreRecipe: Roasted Carrot Tart
This simple carrot tart features flaky puff pastry, a flavoursome feta and Greek yoghurt filling, and tender honey-roasted carrots. Delicious served with lamb sausages and a generous handful of salad greens.
Read MoreHave you got poor posture? (18 long-term effects and health risks)
Sitting down at work (close to 6 hours daily for most), sitting in our cars, slouching forward and looking at our phones (close to 5 hours daily) and only having 14 minutes (women) and 24 minutes (men) per day to exercise, leaves us all stiff, bent and aching. The bad news is that it will get worse with age. The good news is that we can reverse it.
Read MoreRecipe: Watercress, orange and potato chicken salad
The peppery flavour of the watercress and rocket mixed with the sweet orange, makes this a great tasting salad.
Read MoreVata imbalance — Are you always worried, anxious and cold?
In ayurvedic medicine there are three doshas that make up our individual and unique mind-body type. They are called - Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and they determine our body shape, mental activity, personality and what diseases and health issues we might be prone to. If you have cold hands and feet, dry skin and are dealing with constipation, you should learn more about the Vata dosha.
Read MoreRecipe: Pork mince lettuce cups
These Asian inspired pork mince filled lettuce cups are perfect for a snack or as a delicious light meal.
Read MoreNatural remedies: For our respiratory health (sinuses, throat and lungs)
During the winter time our respiratory system is exposed to an increased amount of bacteria and viruses, and sometimes our sinuses, throat and lungs get impacted. To support them in their recovery, many studies suggest using certain herbs as they exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial effects.
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