Kimchi, a traditional fermented food from Korea made from cabbage, garlic, chilli and other vegetables, is a nourishing food, full of probiotic goodness. It is rich in vitamins, and as the vegetables are fermented and pre-digested by the lacto-bacilli naturally...
May – Lifestyle Medicine Promotion Month
For the last three years, I have had the rewarding privilege of learning about one of the world’s most diverse yet smallest floral kingdoms. The Fynbos of the Western Cape boasts nearly 9000 species of plants. Several times a week, I hike the many paths of Helderberg...
Herbed Tofu Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry
By Dr Nyasha Grace Gogoma Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 - 20 minutes Serves 6 - 8 Ingredients: 350g extra-firm herbed tofu, cubed 1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced 400g green baby marrow, sliced 400g portabellini...
Goal-Setting Theory in Action
By Dr Megan Michaux Goal-setting theory has been studied for decades, and the psychology behind setting appropriate goals is particularly (although not exclusively) applied in promoting physical activity. However, despite the efforts of public health agencies, most...




