By Dr Megan Michaux This Mexican Fiesta recipe brings all the delicious flavours of Mexican food to life while being plant-based, high in fibre, and providing a great amount of protein. Mexican favourites like guacamole, salsa, and vegan...
Home-made Sauerkraut Recipe
Sauerkraut, a traditional German dish, is made from fermented cabbage and has been a staple in diets worldwide for centuries. Not only is it incredibly easy to make at home, but it also comes with an array of health benefits, particularly for gut health. Let's dive...
Mushroom Asada Gyro (with avocado, pineapple, jalapeno & coriander)
SERVES 6 Prep time: 2½ hours (including marinade and assembly time) Cook time: 12-15 minutes By Dr Nyasha Gogoma Ingredients 500g braai mushrooms mushrooms 6 wholewheat pita breads 2 avocados, mashed 1 cup pineapple, cubed 2 jalapenos, deseeded and chopped Fresh...
Chickpea “tuna” smash sandwich
Chickpea smash sandwich By Eden Lurie Ingredients 1 can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 heaped teaspoon wholegrain mustard 1 teaspoon capers + 2 teaspoons caper brine Juice of ¼ lemon 2 spring onions or 1 small red onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons vegan mayo (if...
Mango and Ginger Smoothie Recipe
By Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen Ingredients (Serves 3-4 people) 1 cup frozen mango 1 cup soya milk 3 T grated ginger 1/2 t turmeric powder (or freshly grated) 1 frozen banana 4 Medjool dates 1 T lemon juice Method Soak the Medjool dates in the soya milk for 10 minutes in...
The Best Hummus
by Dr Eden Lurie Health facts: Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein as well as antioxidants. Recent studies have shown that eating a single portion of chickpeas (or red lentils) promotes the feeling of satiety after meals, contributing to improved weight...
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...
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...
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...
Apple Pie Oatmeal
By Dr Yakira Mishan This is a delicious and filling plant-based breakfast which is ideal for a colder winter's morning. The oats are packed with fibre and naturally aid in lowering cholesterol. The apples are a tasty and hearty addition but are also packed with fibre...