Since cholesterol is sometimes referred to as a “silent killer,” we are constantly encouraged to avoid foods that could eventually lead to excessive cholesterol. Dietitian Safiyah Hasson is a registered dietitian who specialises in surgery, gastroenterology, obesity and diabetes. Her passion and love for food and nutrition stems from her Indian roots. With this passion and love for food, her mission in life is to debunk any false misconceptions about nutrition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Safiyah Hassan, RD(SA)🇿🇦 (@safiyah_the_dietitian) Through her practice and online presence, she teaches people the value of being informed…
With so many individuals becoming more and more health-conscious, plant-based eating patterns and products have grown with more people embracing the preference of foods derived primarily from plants.…
Conventionally, excessive salt intake is considered the number one dietary cause of high blood pressure – but what if we are blaming the wrong white crystal? Over 30% of adults in South Africa live with high blood pressure, which is responsible for one in every two strokes and two in every five heart attacks, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Conventional wisdom attributes hypertension primarily to excessive salt intake – but this may only be one of the ingredients. This World Hypertension Day, which takes place on 17 May, non-profit organisation, The Noakes Foundation, is redefining nutritional approaches to…
Food allergies impact millions of individuals, making it necessary to understand how to manage them for a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle. From navigating and managing common food allergies,…
Our herby crêpes with ricotta, feta and hot-smoked trout recipe is ideal for breakfast or lunch, and is pretty much perfect for any occasion. ALSO SEE: Potato pancakes with herbed crème fraiche and smoked salmon https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/potato-pancakes-with-herbed-creme-fraiche-and-smoked-salmon RECIPE BY CHRISTINE CAPENDALE STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPH BY HEIN VAN TONDER
The vibrant hues of oranges, red, yellow and brown leaves during the autumn season are truly a sight to behold as the leaves display a beautiful array of…
In her latest international interview with British Vogue, grammy nominated winner and South African singer Tyla revealed that she makes sure to keep a South African in her bag whilst travelling around the globe. She revealed that she keeps a 2 kg bag of mealie meal with her to make pap. This reveals that although she is a long way from home, she carries her heritage and traditions with her for a sense of comfort as she navigates her stardom. @britishvogue “It’s like a workout,” says #Tyla ♬ original sound – British Vogue Pap is a dish that is…
If you’re like me, I can spend hours watching refrigerators being restocked and organised on TikTok. But watching these videos doesn’t only have to be something you do…
In the mood for something different but delicious? Our gnocchi with baby spinach and pecan nuts are the epitome of a delectable treat. With its wonderful flavour and beautiful presentation. This is definitely a meal to not miss out on. Serves 4 EASY 30 mins Melt 2 tbsp salted butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add 1 x 500g packet store-bought gnocchi and fry, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 8 – 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add 200g baby spinach and stir until slightly wilted. Remove from heat and scatter…
The City of Cape Town persists in its efforts to remove longstanding traders from the historic Salt River Market. Recently, it lodged an urgent court petition targeting the…