SOUTH AFRICAN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE ASSOCIATION
Mexican Chargrilled Corn Salad MEXICAN CHARGRILLED CORN SALAD by Dr Caela Van Niekerk Ingredients: - 6 x corn cobs, husks removed - 1 x bunch of fresh coriander (approximately 30g), finely chopped leaves & stalks - 1 x red onion/spring onion, very...
Author: Dr Megan Michaux The BSLM conference theme for 2023 was “People, Places, Planet”. It emphasized the importance of lifestyle medicine as a plan of action going forward to promote health for individuals, communities, and the environment. I was very grateful for...
The Power of fibre ( delicious soup recipe included) by Dr Eden Lurie Let’s talk about fibre. Fiber is a type of plant based carbohydrate that is not able to be broken down and digested by our body, so it passes all the way to the large intestine where it is...
Author: Dr Roxanne Becker Introduction Though it may seem like just a first-world problem, type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a huge burden in the South African healthcare system. According to South African data published in 2022, of over 6000 individuals screened, 67% were...
Pink Lentil and Carrot Soup by Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen This simple soup is packed with flavour, protein and anti-oxidants. It works as a starter, a main course with some bread or even a midafternoon snack. Recipe serves 4 Ingredients: 1 packet of pink lentils...