Lentil Bolognese
Lentils are high in fiber and a good source of iron and protein. This bolognese recipe can be used over pasta, in a shepard's pie or eaten with rice and veggies. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (or water if you're oil-free) 1 large onion, diced 1 tsp minced garlic (or...
Lessons learned from ACLM 2023
Author: Dr Yakira Mishan This week I had the opportunity to attend the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s 19th annual conference in person. It was a truly inspiring few days filled with 2,000 likeminded people, incredible speakers and delicious whole-food plant...
Mexican Chargrilled Corn Salad
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...
BSLM conference 2023 report
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
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...
Reversing Diabetes with Diet
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
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...
Chocolate Protein Brownies
Sweet potato brownie heaven These brownies are without a doubt the most gooey, mouth-watering and delicious brownies that are so easy to whip up. In addition to being delicious they are also very healthy, as they are gluten free, high in protein (3.9g per brownie...
Chilli Beans
Emma Bergh (registered dietician) -@herdeliciousdiary Recipe for 4-6 with leftovers! Ingredients: 1 T olive oil1 chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 red pepper dicedsmall chopped chili1t cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika powder, pinch of...
Plant-Based Diets & The Environment
Author: Dr Eden Lurie There are many reasons that people turn to a vegan lifestyle, with the most recurring themes being centred around switching to a healthier diet, moral and ethical justice for all species and to lessen the environmental impact of our daily carbon...
