VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

It is important to consume an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals when pregnant.  This ensures benefits for both the mother-to-be as well as for her child. The big question is which vitamins and minerals are important and in which food sources can they be found? ...
ROCKET AND PARMESAN SALAD

ROCKET AND PARMESAN SALAD

  This is a delicious and fresh salad that is easy to make and it looks beautiful plated. You only need a few basic ingredients. Bonus – the lemon juice keeps the avocado nice and fresh – no more brown avo in leftover salad!   Ingredients: 3...
CHILDHOOD OBESITY

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Childhood obesity is a reality. A South African survey reported that 18.1% of children between the ages of two and five years are overweight – that is almost one in every five! Being overweight or obese at a young age puts children at a greater risk of...
DATE AND COCONUT BALLS

DATE AND COCONUT BALLS

We are all familiar with the typical date snack – made with butter, sugar and biscuits. They may be delicious but they aren’t great for your waistline.That is why we decided to come up with an alternative date-based snack, high in fibre and healthy fats....

ALLERGIES vs. INTOLERANCES

Many of us believe food allergies to be relatively common, largely because of the continued attention it receives on social media networks. Food allergies are in fact quite uncommon. The confusion increases when “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are mistakenly...