FOOD FOR LIFE SA is affiliated to Food For Life Global, which is the world’s largest vegan/vegetarian food relief programme serving over a million plates of cooked meals a day and is funded mainly by member donations and corporate grants. FOOD FOR LIFE SA currently distributes approximately 10 000 plates of food per day to […]
With Keto diets and Intermittent Fasting both becoming popular forms of dieting for weight loss and overall health benefits, many are beginning to question which is better and what each involves. In broad physiological terms, the goal of the two methods is the same, but they often use different methods to get there. Overall the […]
Have you heard of CBD oil? If you haven’t you are probably not too active on social media or the internet (that’s a good thing). So what is CBD oil and what are some of its benefits? Some time ago when I heard the term ‘CBD oil’ I immediately thought of cannabis or weed, and […]
Exercising should be an important part of everyone’s routine. Not only will it help the body stay in shape but it also stimulates and maintains the health of the bones, muscles, and internal organs such as the heart and lungs. However, the execution of most, if not all exercises, is not without risk. The simple […]
Maintaining a healthy weight and building strong muscles are essential factors that contribute to the well-being of an individual. If you dedicate yourself to a healthy lifestyle, you will be able to enhance your strength and stamina along with your self-esteem. It can be challenging to take up bodybuilding, especially when you have to monitor […]
If you’ve recently decided to go vegan (or even if you’ve been plant-based for years), well-meaning friends, family, and often strangers will tend to talk to you about nutrition. One of the common misconceptions about veganism and vegetarianism is that individuals who choose not to consume meat and dairy aren’t getting everything they need from […]
Dehydration is the world’s oldest way of preserving food but most people are unfamiliar with this type of food preparation and dehydrators are not among the mainstream appliances found in kitchens. There are many good reasons for adding food dehydration to your cooking skills. It can yield great tasting, nutritious food, requires no preservatives, and […]
I was a bit confused about soya before I researched it – and it seems the rest of the world is too. There has been so much back and forth with the amount of evidence that is continuously being published, which almost has the reverse effect of making me slightly complacent about the topic because […]
Best known as the primary ingredient used in curries, turmeric also provides a significant number of health benefits. In the section below, Jo Lewin outlines some of the primary benefits of this popular spice. On a side note: Within the fitness industry, it is a common misconception that in order to lose fat you need […]
The keto diet is a low carbohydrate, high fat diet. The diet encourages the body to burn fats rather than carbs and in doing so entices the body to lose weight. Though originally formulated for medical reasons, the diet has found favor among those looking to lose weight and get lean in recent times. There […]
