SMOOTHIES

SMOOTHIES

by | May 2, 2017 | Recipes

Before winter creeps up on us, we thought to share some smoothie recipes. We have had a few hot summer days in April and smoothies have definitely still appeared on our menu. For a guide on how to make smoothies, check out one of our previous blog posts SUMMER TIME =...
DEPRESSION – UNDER THE MAGNIFYING GLASS

DEPRESSION – UNDER THE MAGNIFYING GLASS

by | Apr 7, 2017 | Healthy Lifestyle

  Statement released by WHO, 4 April 2017 – Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005...
CHILLI CON CARNE

CHILLI CON CARNE

by | Mar 31, 2017 | Recipes

This recipe is a great meal for a cold evening. As winter approaches, the nights are getting darker and cooler so soon you are going to want to search for winter-warmers. This is just that! And to top it off, this is also a low-sodium meal as we tried to use salt-free...
HIDDEN SALT: DID YOU KNOW?

HIDDEN SALT: DID YOU KNOW?

by | Mar 20, 2017 | Healthy Lifestyle

We are often told that too much salt and sodium is harmful to our health, but do you know how much salt your favourite store-bought items contain? Before we get into the nitty-gritty, it’s important to discuss how much salt we should be consuming daily. The...
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE

by | Mar 16, 2017 | Healthy Lifestyle

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, 80% of heart-related diseases (high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack) can be prevented through dietary changes. One of these recommended changes is a reduction in the intake of salt.   DIETARY...