SOUTH AFRICAN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE ASSOCIATION
Introduction: Lifestyle Medicine is most meaningful and inspiring when adopting its principles brings dramatic improvement in health and wellbeing. This is especially so when a fellow medical practitioner discovers this transformational potential. I have personally...
This delicious plant-based shepherd's pie is the ultimate comforting winter meal. Packed with fibre and plant-based protein, it's hearty, nourishing, and full of rich, satisfying flavour. Serves: 4–6 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Gluten free | Soy free...
Running on Empty? By Dr Nyasha Grace Gogoma There is a medical condition that lurks just beneath the surface, affecting billions of people all over the world, yet often going unrecognized and under-diagnosed. Symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and fatigue are...
Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potato Lentil Salad Bowl This salad is filled with delicious roasted veggies and high-fibre lentils to create something tasty and nutritious. Serve warm for a wintery twist! Ingredients 1 large, sweet potato, thinly sliced 200 grams...
“All Things Green” Smoothie by Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen If you find it hard to include enough greens in your daily diet, especially during colder months, this green smoothie is perfect for busy, active lifestyles. It is a nutrient-rich and tasty option that your kids...
Ingredients: 1 onion chopped fine 1 or 2 garlic cloves chopped fine 1 or 2 celery stalks chopped fine 1 medium carrot, chopped fine ½ a green or red pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of canola or olive oil 1 cup of finely sliced red or green cabbage 1 cup of finely...
By Dr Lydia Altini MBBCh DipIBLM NBCHWC “No western disease has been reported to be other than rare or uncommon in communities subsisting largely on foods rich in starch and fibre and low in fat, salt and sugar.” Dennis Burkitt, MD As a medical student, I remember...
By Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen Living in a hyperconnected world In today’s digital age, screens have become inseparable from daily life – used for work, education, social connection, and entertainment. However, what was once a tool for convenience has increasingly...
TLC Calming Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup (From TLC Lifestyle Medicine and Stress Management 21-day Whole Body Reset Challenge) Sweet Potato soup – a warm, comforting soup made with sweet potatoes, ginger and cumin– all known for their mood boosting properties....
There’s something quite luxurious about its simplicity, just a few whole-food ingredients transformed into an indulgent Chocolate Avocado Mousse for you to enjoy. Makes 2 to 4 servings Ingredients: 2 large avocado 3/4 tablespoon of almond milk (or any plant-based...