Family and Diabetes
On the 14th of November, we commemorate World Diabetes Day. As the number of diabetes cases continues to rise – becoming one of the leading causes of death in the world – it is very important that we get a …
Diabetes
How Healthy is Your 7 Colours Meal?
With so much variety and range of flavours, who doesn’t love a traditional “7 colours” meal to wrap up the weekend or mark a celebration? While happily tucking into one of these feasts recently, we found ourselves wondering how healthy …
There’s No Sugar-coating Diabetes in SA
While we don’t believe in scaring people into submission, the facts around diabetes in South Africa are pretty frightening, and you need to be aware of them. As always, though, there is good news: Using food as medicine can massively …
5 Things You Need To Know About Stroke
Every day in South Africa nearly 240 people will suffer a stroke and nearly 70 people will die as a result (Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa). Here are the facts you need to know. What is a stroke? Sometimes …
Indigenous Foods That Are Excellent For Health
South Africa has a diverse range of indigenous food crops, which are a not only a rich source of nutrition but also good for preventing chronic illnesses. Because they are mostly found growing in the wild in your back yard …