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...
ROASTED VEGETABLE & QUINOA SALAD

ROASTED VEGETABLE & QUINOA SALAD

by | Feb 13, 2017 | Recipes

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a high protein, wheat-free grain. It is also high in fibre and contains a number of essential vitamins and minerals. It is versatile and can be incorporated into the diet in many ways – salads, burgers, meatballs, curries, and even...
NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY

NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Mommy And Me

Nutritional status during pregnancy is one of the most important factors affecting foetal growth and development.   RECOMMENDED WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY Adequate weight gain during pregnancy is essential to ensure optimal growth of a baby. But how much weight...