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At AbundanceWF, we’re passionate about more than just providing fresh, organic produce. We believe that choosing organic is a powerful…

Discover how embracing an organic lifestyle can lead to healthier, more sustainable food systems and promote mindful consumption practices.

Explore the world of organic farming in South Africa as we welcome spring. Learn about sustainable practices, support local farmers,…

Explore the ancient art of fermentation as one of the best ways to preserve food, its numerous health benefits, and…

In this article, we will explore the close link between gut health and mental well-being, as well as how your…

This article discusses how personalised nutrition plans can be effective for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.…

Everything you need to know about organic farming and its benefits!Food SecurityAlthough food is abundant in our country, food security…

Spring brings with it a season of hope, renewal, and growth, and its onset has most people decluttering and reorganising…

Mental health affects men and women equally, however, women tend to suffer more from mental health problems due to a…

Are you suffering from pandemic fatigue and burnout?Amid the emotional roller coaster of social isolation, work stress, home schooling, and…

The disruption to learning and educational environments caused by the coronaviruspandemic has affected many school going children and adolescents alike.…

Self-care is about self-initiated behaviours that promote good health and wellbeing.  Sometimes we can forget to help and care for…

When emotions come before reason, our well-being suffers.       Lately, I have had to make a number of decisions and I’ve noted…

I am a firm believer of Gandhi’s saying that if you want to change the world, be the change you…

The coronavirus pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the economy, employment, relationships, even our physical and mental health. If you are like…

The year 2020 has been awful for most of us, a humbling year we are not likely to forget due…

Covid-19 has shone a light on the importance of wellbeing and there is now a greater understanding of the role…

Fermented food and drinks are alive! They are rich in bacteria that perform essential functions in our bodies, improving our…

I love meat, and I eat meat – less and less in the past few years, but my body still…

How often does it happen that before you walk out of your home every morning, you mentally check whether you…

During August and September, we commemorated Women’s month and Heritage month in South Africa. This year the two months were…

As we celebrate our nation’s diverse culture and heritage this month, we are reminded of the continuous discussions South Africans…

Termed “the most important meal of the day”, breakfast is often underestimated. When we break the overnight fast with the…

As the season changes and we get excited about the warmer months’ foods and flavours, we often start cleaning out…

During women’s month, I usually reflect on and appreciate the incredible women all over the world who have championed women’s…

Honey – one of the world’s oldest medicines – was known only as a sweetener for centuries. It was so…

During the month of June, we had a tough conversation with ourselves regarding our food relief programme. While the programme…

July is mental health awareness month and continuing from last month’s article on maintaining mental wellbeing, this article looks at…

Visiting farms and chatting with food growers, I am always surprised and happy to learn about the wonder of vegetables.…

Until a couple of months ago, most of us have never heard of the Coronavirus. We now find ourselves overwhelmed…

The 5th of June is World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is biodiversity – “a concern that is both…

In the wake of COVID-19, the provision of food continues to be a crisis. Although we are a food-producing country,…

Last week we wrote about social support networks and why they are so important, especially during times of crisis. But…

Thank you for your amazing support – let’s continue!In just 2 weeks we raised over R14,000! This is what your money did:A…

Having a shoulder to lean on is a much-appreciated gesture and can be an essential lifeline when the going gets…

It has been 6 weeks since South Africa embarked on a countrywide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus…

Hope is an asset that perseveres through the darkest hours. It’s the belief that tomorrow or the future can be better.The…

Have you considered the footprint of the food you eat?A lot seems uncertain at the moment. With the trajectory of…

If anyone had told me, three months into the year I would be working at home, locked in my studio…

Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself. You and your needs are important. You can only attempt…

Tea is the perfect antidote to the dreaded cold and flu season, so we’re looking at some tea options to…

Good health is not only about looking after your body, it’s a holistic approach that includes the wellbeing of your…

As well as being the month of love, February is also healthy lifestyle awareness month in South Africa, which essentially…

At Abundance Wholesome Foods, our vegetables are not treated with food additives or chemicals to extend the shelf life of…

Today, 4 February, marks World Cancer Day, which means it’s time for us to reflect on what we know about…

To celebrate the season and the farmers who grow our food, we wanted to share our favourite summer vegetables, herbs…

Lose weight, eat healthy, save money, read more books, spend more time with family.  Sound familiar? Most of us have…

Whether it’s for health and wellbeing, caring for animals or the climate crisis, plant-based eating is gaining momentum and popping…

With all the buzz around eating for health, trendy diets, what to eat and what not to eat, making food…

Last year November I committed to an experiment of going vegetarian, as part of Vegan month. It did not go…

On the 14th of November, we commemorate World Diabetes Day. As the number of diabetes cases continues to rise –…

There is natural sugar, then there is added sugar. Natural sugar is found in foods like fruits, vegetables and dairy…

As the world observes World Stroke Day, we wanted to shine a spotlight on this very common ailment and look…

As we spring clean our bodies and homes this season, let’s add the pantry to that list. Stuff that has…

I love food. I have a lovely meal as a reward, I eat when I am sad, when a friend…

In South Africa, indigenous crops and traditional foods have been so downgraded that we have forgotten the tastes and even…

Local food is nca! And here’s why…The “local food” movement has been around in South Africa for almost 20 years…

September is Heart Awareness Month in South Africa, an initiative to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease in…

As much as technology can distract us, it can also provide tools to strengthen our attention. Here are three mobile…

Mother Nature has gifted us fruits and vegetables in different colours, not by chance but for our optimal health. This…

With so much available information on lifestyle diseases, it’s easy to think that achieving good health is unrealistic.While not easy,…

In the past couple of months at Abundance Wholesome Foods, we have received several enquiries from potential customers about our…

When I first began practising meditation, I felt completely adrift. There didn’t seem to be a clear goal (enlightenment? is…

The importance of herbs in the diet is never emphasised enough.Herbs are not just pretty green sprinkles that make food…

The history of herbs is vast, and the list of benefits of these plants is almost as long.It is reported…

Rewilding literally means the undoing of domestication, and this became an attractive concept when I thought about how our food…

As we continue to try manage our COVID-19 existence, it seems like there is a lot to adapt to. There…

“I am addicted to sugar,” I told friends the other day as I reached for the dessert menu. “We are…

The theme of this year’s World Environment Day, celebrated on 5 June, is “air pollution” – one of the greatest…

For the second time, I quit smoking cigarettes last year, August 2018.I don’t even remember the exact date because it…

There is a dizzying abundance of health information, advice and resources – some of which seems to change just as…

High blood pressure has no symptoms, which is why it’s often referred to as the “silent killer”. Checking your blood…

If there is an opportunity to make new commitments to physical activity at this time of the year, World Move…

Poor diet is now cited as the leading cause of death from lifestyle diseases – which is more than those…

Mindfulness invites us to stay present. But what if the present is unpleasant?Pleasure and painAll animals, including humans, are designed…

As the world continues to commemorate World Health Day which was on the 7th of April 2019, we want to…

Meal prepping can sound so trendy and cliché! However, it is exactly that: preparation.It is everything we have been told…

Since 1950, the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have been commemorating World Health Day on the…

As part of 191 countries studied for being the healthiest and unhealthiest, South Africa is the unhealthiest in 2019. You…

Have you noticed your mind wandering and how it loves time travelling to the past or the future?It happens a…

When eating for health, you realise that vegetables form a huge part of a balanced diet, and there is simply…

For the past 10 years, the debate about sugar has been raging locally and globally, and it’s no surprise when…

It’s okay if you don’t know your GE from your GMOs – that’s what we’re here for! While genetic engineering…

In our series we are exploring mindfulness as a tool to focus attention and think smarter. Today we look at…

Choosing to buy organic can seem out of reach for most people, but this is not always the case.If you…

Yesterday, the 4th of February, the world observed World Cancer Day. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) says that…

Food awareness and understanding proper nutrition can be a tool of prevention for so many lifestyle diseases. It’s what we…

Would you like to achieve more success with less effort? Me too!This is the intention with which we practice mindfulness.…

It’s summertime and keeping hydrated is super important. With heatwaves scorching South Africa, it’s easy to lose body fluids which…

The holidays can so often lead to over-buying, over-eating and, sadly, food wastage. But it’s not just the festive season…

Feeling a bit bloated and uncomfortable from the festive eating spree? Here’s some SMART motivation to start your new year…

Sometimes it feels like the festive season was created just to make you overeat, right? We know it’s hard to…

As we approach the holiday season, eating habits can get messy, and this can quickly lead to weight gain.We’ve been…

Whether it’s work, family or an overly critical friend that’s upsetting your sense of calm, the first thing to do…

With so much variety and range of flavours, who doesn’t love a traditional “7 colours” meal to wrap up the…

By YageshMy last post explored the increasing demands on our attention. Now, I’m wondering about thoughts and thinking; how might…

While we don’t believe in scaring people into submission, the facts around diabetes in South Africa are pretty frightening, and…

At Abundance Wholesome Foods we’re all for plant-based diets and in support of anyone whose diet consists predominantly or wholly…

As the world commemorates World Vegan Day on 1 November, we did some research to try and understand exactly what…

Every day in South Africa nearly 240 people will suffer a stroke and nearly 70 people will die as a…

This year, South Africa has extended National Nutrition Week to include the National Obesity Week, making the 9th – 19th…

By YageshYou may have heard this alarming statistic: the human attention span is down to eight seconds, which is less…

In simple terms, food security means that every citizen should have enough food to live an active and healthy life.…

Decolonising our diets is not about making a political statement, it’s about getting back to the basics of what food…

South Africa has a diverse range of indigenous food crops, which are a not only a rich source of nutrition…

While there are certainly factors that make us predisposed to heart disease, there is still plenty we can do to…

September is Heart Awareness Month, and there’s a reason why heart health is such a big deal in our country.…

We love the advice to 1) Eat colourfully 2) Eat seasonally and 3) Eat locally! Today we’re tackling the seasonal…

You’ve heard the term and seen the labels in stores, but what is the organic movement all about and why…

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” but what did he mean by that?