By Dr Tshegofatso Maimela Below, is a tasty and nutritious plant-based smoothie recipe that would be great for anyone’s daily routine. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants to support your overall health. Ingredients: - 1 ripe banana: For...
The Connection Prescription: How Intentional Social Connection Supports Healthcare Providers Through Burnout
By Dr Nyasha Grace Gogoma Introduction In the fast-paced, high stakes world of medicine, healthcare workers often face a myriad of challenges that can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. From long working hours to complex decisions and poor...
Cocoa Power Pancakes
By Dr Yakira Mishan Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the cocoa butter. It is extremely high in antioxidants and polyphenols and as a result, has been found in some studies to increase nitric oxide release, lower blood pressure, and reduce...
Embracing Evidence-Based Practice: A Call to Action for Integrating Lifestyle Medicine Research into Clinical Practice
By Dr Tshegofatso Maimela As healthcare professionals passionate about promoting holistic well-being and evidence-based care, SALMA recently held its inaugural journal club session focusing on a systematic review examining the impact of a plant-based diet on pre and...
Novel Treatment Methods of Lifestyle Diseases in Low Socio-Economic Communities
By Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen The Optimal Health and Wellness Clinic of Morehouse Healthcare in Atlanta, USA, has a different treatment regime for conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes! This clinic serves a predominantly African American community and its...
Homemade Tomato Pasta Sauce
By Dr Odette Vos The longest debate in food over tomatoes; is it a fruit or a vegetable? According to Britanica, its actually both! No matter their classification, they are utterly diverse and nutritious. They are low in calories, cholesterol-free, and high in...
Brainfood Smoothie
By Dr Yakira Mishan This smoothie is packed with foods that promote brain health, such as blueberries and spinach which are full of antioxidants, chia seeds which are a great source of omega-3s, and soy which is full of isoflavones that reduce the risk of cognitive...
Cold Water Immersion – Worth the Chill?
By Dr Yakira Mishan As someone who detests cold water, it feels like not a day goes by without someone telling me how a cold water immersion (CWI) will do everything from manage my stress to aid in muscle recovery and of course, prevent aging. So while the idea of...
Creamy Tofu Scramble
Soy is an incredibly health-promoting food, and scrambled tofu is a great way to get in your daily serving of tofu. Read more about the health benefits of soy in our blog post. By Dr Roxie Becker Ingredients 100g silken tofu 50g cherry tomatoes...
Do the Estrogens in Soy Cause Breast Cancer?
Author: Dr Roxanne Becker There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding soy. This fear-mongering began once it was discovered that soy has isoflavones, which are classified as phytoestrogens (or plant estrogens), due to their ability to bind to estrogen...