Making Room for Gratitude
The year 2020 has been awful for most of us, a humbling year we are not likely to forget due to Covid-19. My heart goes out to those who have…
10 Questions to achieve wellbeing
Covid-19 has shone a light on the importance of wellbeing and there is now a greater understanding of the role of holistic wellbeing. More so now than ever, wellbeing plays a…
Health benefits of fermented food & drink
Fermented food and drinks are alive! They are rich in bacteria that perform essential functions in our bodies, improving our digestion, our immune systems and even our psychological state. Fermented…
5 Healthy Meat Substitutes
I love meat, and I eat meat – less and less in the past few years, but my body still needs meat for my health and so do most people….
Digital Wellbeing
How often does it happen that before you walk out of your home every morning, you mentally check whether you have your phone with you? It may sound ridiculous, but most…
Explaining Social & Cultural Wellness
As we celebrate our nation’s diverse culture and heritage this month, we are reminded of the continuous discussions South Africans have around issues of diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Unbeknown to some,…
How to Add Veggies to Breakfast
Termed “the most important meal of the day”, breakfast is often underestimated. When we break the overnight fast with the first meal of the day, our bodies are reloaded with…
How Long to Keep Spices and Herbs
As the season changes and we get excited about the warmer months’ foods and flavours, we often start cleaning out our kitchen cupboards. The tricky part arises when we get…
Celebrating Women
During women’s month, I usually reflect on and appreciate the incredible women all over the world who have championed women’s causes over time. There is no shortage of such accomplished…
Honey as Medicine
Honey – one of the world’s oldest medicines – was known only as a sweetener for centuries. It was so precious that ancient Egyptians used it as a form of…
