SOUTH AFRICAN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE ASSOCIATION
There is a huge societal stigma associated with addiction. Many people view addiction as a sign of weakness or lack of willpower. But we now have a whole new understanding of addiction and its management. The following points will be covered briefly in this blog:...
This one-skillet wonder is full of nutritional value and is fun to eat! Sweet potatoes bring vitamins A and C, as well as a fibre kick, and black beans ramp up that fibre dose, provide micronutrients like calcium, potassium, and magnesium, and add plant-based protein...
By Dr Tumi Moshoeshoe-Mthombeni The Earth is in a state of emergency, and its symptoms are manifesting in our daily lives. From the sweltering heat of our cities to the parched farmlands, climate change is not a distant threat but a present-day reality that is deeply...
Did you know that eating legumes most days will help you live longer? Dietary surveys in blue zones found that 95% of 100-year-olds ate plenty of legumes, including various beans, lentils and peas as part of their predominantly plant-based diet. Not only are they...
This is a recipe for Durban-style Dhal, an Indian plant-based curry that is delicious and cozy. Perfect for a chilly winter day! Ingredients: 2 cups Yellow split peas One onion Garlic and chili (as much as you like) 1 tomato optional Cinnamon sticks Curry leaves...
By: Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen Cancer is one of the most formidable diseases worldwide, and its impact intensifies when combined with obesity. In their April 2025 perspective “Personalized Lifestyle Interventions for Prevention and Treatment of Obesity-Related...
Winter days are perfect for whipping up a quick, cosy, and hot meal, and Three Bean Chilli delivers on all fronts. It's bold, spicy, and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. But here’s the real kicker: this dish isn’t just about comfort, it’s also a powerhouse...
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...
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...
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...