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The Covid-19 pandemic continues to teach us tough lessons and it’s an ongoing fight. The bigger picture is that whether we are travelling, at work, home or school, our bodies are continuously responding to tiny organisms that can cause disease. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere, and it is …

Nuts are nutrient-dense foods that come with unsaturated fats and bioactive compounds. It was believed in the past that nuts pose a threat to your health, but all these notions have been proved false in recent years. Nuts consist of key proteins and nutrients, reduce cholesterol levels in the body, …

We are already well into spring, many of our children are going back to school after a long period of staying at home and we are in the midst of a very unsettling and unusual time with the world shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the renewed emphasis on healthy …

If you are breastfeeding, you are the sole source of nutrition that your baby will get during his first few months after birth. If your diet is not packed with the right nutrients, your baby will suffer by not getting the nourishment he needs. By including healthy snacks breastfeeding moms …

Trametes versicolor is a common mushroom found throughout the globe. The fungus has been used indigenously and in traditional practices globally. The mushroom’s appearance is similar to that of a turkey’s tail given its layer of different colorations. It is typically triangular or round in shape and found in large …

Chamomile tea is an herbal tea which is manufactured from the flowers of the German chamomile plant. The scientific name is Matricaria recutita. The appearance of the flowers and the plant looks similar to daisies. Chamomile tea is also made from the flowers of the Roman chamomile plant, Chamaemelum nobile, …

When Nature’s Nutrition brought out their Raw Chocolate flavour of superfoods powder last year I was so keen to try it out. So far I have loved every single product in their range and who doesn’t like chocolate right? And the Nature’s Nutrition Raw Chocolate has not disappointed us. It …

Are you looking for an effective skincare product to maintain a glowing and young-looking skin? The legalization of marijuana in many states in the United States led to the production of several products containing cannabidiol (CBD). In the skincare industry, these products include herbal lotions and CBD creams. The global …

Breastfeeding your baby is a great opportunity not only to provide your baby with nutrition but also to bond with your baby. Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding all take a toll on a new mother, so it is essential to make sure you get in the best nourishment. Fresh fruits and …

Veganism is on the rise in South Africa and worldwide and more and more people, many of them parents, are turning to a plant-based diet. This leads to many questions and concerns about what is a balanced protein and calcium intake for themselves and their families. While we don’t want …

Kimchi is a dish that includes fermented cabbage and is a food staple in the Korean diet. Kimchi is a superfood which is packed with nutrients and is a healthy choice to include in your diet. Kimchi for detox Not everyone can detox through fasting or escape to the Himalayas …

As parents, you are always looking for ways on how to take care of your children’s welfare and that includes ensuring they only eat and drink healthy food. You may be wondering if you should let your kids drink matcha tea and what benefits it holds for them. Matcha, the …

Cold pressed juice commonly comes from the process of juicing. While many are skeptical about it, saying that it’s only a hype, there are also those who believe in the numerous health benefits that it offers. Here’s the real deal: cold pressed juice has more benefits to your health than …

Both natural and organic soaps have a base of fats, water, and lye. Depending on their specific properties they may also have essential oils and/or natural dyes. In addition to using only natural products, none of the ingredients in organic soaps have been produced with the use of pesticides or …

The mangosteen plant (Garcinia Mangostana), a native plant to Southeast Asia, produces fruit which have plenty of health benefits when consumed medicinally. The extract from the mangosteen fruit has been used traditionally to provide relief for symptoms relating to diarrhoea and skin infections. However, research is not conclusive and before …

Your little one will most probably get diaper rash no matter how careful you are. Most babies do at some point. It’s always best to plan ahead and be prepared and prevent flare-ups or knowing how to treat diaper rash when it happens. ***Disclosure -The links in this post may …