Dahl recipe (Durban style)
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...
Precision Living – Tailoring Lifestyle to Beat Obesity-related Cancers
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...
A Walk to Remember: Reflections from SALMA’s First Guided Forest Bathing Experience
By Dr Nyasha Gogoma Nestled between the established Johannesburg suburbs of Houghton and Killarney lies a perhaps lesser-known ecological sanctuary: The Wilds Nature Reserve. Spanning 16 hectares, this urban green space features bushy highveld koppie, dense...
SPILL THE BEANS…
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...
Simple Kim Chi for Beginners by “loveurbelly”
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...
Marinated and Roasted Baby Marrow
By Dr Lydia Altini This time of year brings an abundance of baby marrow—sometimes more than we know what to do with! If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy it, try this light but satisfying Marinated and Roasted Baby Marrow from the “Vegan Roasting Pan” by Kate...
“This Night Extracts a Heavy Toll”: The Hidden Dangers of Shift Work
By Dr Nyasha Grace Gogoma As humans harnessed electricity and artificial lighting, many industries saw it fit to remain operational 24/7, thus coming to rely heavily on shift workers to maintain round-the-clock service.1,2 It is estimated that about one-fifth of the...
