Recent studies have shown that most adults get 10% or more of their daily calories from added sugar.  However, in many this can increase to above 25% of their daily calorie intake.  On average in the US the daily consumption of added

Grapefruit are rich in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A, biotin, vitamin B and lycopene, with red grapefruit having the highest overall level of antioxidants. An Israeli study found that eating one red grapefruit a day notably lowered both LDL and trigyceride levels,

The protein, gluten, found in wheat flour is responsible for the spongy texture in breads, cakes and muffins.  There are alternatives to wheat flour, but no exact substitute – thus recipes using such alternatives, will not turn out identical as when wheat

The media is buzzing around the Banting way of eating as suggested by Prof Tim Noakes.  It is wonderful that he has opened up this whole debate amongst South Africans of all ages, both healthy and unhealthy.  Prof Noakes has truly sensitized

Is honey, a natural product, healthier than refined white sugar? White sugar is produced by refining sugar beets and sugar cane.  Sugar is made up of the disaccharide, sucrose, which is 50% fructose and 50% glucose, upon digestion.  Honey is sweeter than

Quinoa is a South American grain, pronounced ‘Keen-wah’ Quinoa is a super grain for many reasons: Quinoa is an excellent source of protein It contains all the essential amino acids you body needs to build proteins – called a “ complete protein”

Eggs are a superfood! Numerous recent research studies have shown that eating eggs has little effect on ones cholesterol levels – this is in direct contrast to the very reason why we were told to avoid eggs during the cholesterol hype of

We all need to eat at least five servings of vegetables every day – the bigger the range of white, green and orange vegetables the better!  Particularly all those with a bright colour (eg broccoli, tomatoes, beets, bell peppers) are a rich

According to the South Africa’s National Cancer Registry, breast cancer is the leading cancer for women, with one in 29 South African women diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.  It is the most prevalent cancer amongst white and Asian women and

Mushrooms are a delicious and a wonderful low energy dense food – ideal for anyone wanting to cut calories and lose weight.  Mushrooms are so versatile and can be added to so many different dishes to enhance flavor, without adding to the