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...
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...
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...