• November is vegan month, so what better time to highlight some of the best ways to get your protein on a vegan diet? Chickpeas To some, chickpeas fall under the category of beans, but we would argue that they deserve a mention all to themselves. Chickpeas are affordable, versatile and absolutely delicious, packing almost 15 grams of protein per cup. They go great in almost any dish, and can be eaten both hot and cold in stews or salads. Not to mention, the chickpea forms the base of hummus, a healthy, high-protein and delectable dip. Beans The first food that…

    One thing is true about South Africans, we love a good time, and it’s safe to say that nothing will be different this festive season. Whether you are the host with the most, the enthusiastic braai master, or you simply want a tasty treat for your me-time, Woolies has got you covered with new food ideas and a smorgasbord of flavour! Sweet or savoury, there’s a little something for everyone. Here’s what’s on the menu: Starters/Snacks Deli entertaining and snacking Let’s get your braai or dinner party off to a deli-cious start with Woolworths’ new deli patés and rice bites,…

    Bacon-wrapped frikkadels with tomato chutney Looking for some lunch time inspiration? Try this amazing Bacon-wrapped frikkadels with tomato chutney recipe. PREP TIME 15 min | COOK TIME 15 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS BACON WRAPPED FRIKKADEL   1 garlic clove, minced 2 spring onions, finely chopped 500 g beef mince  1 egg  ¾ cup bread crumbs 2 tbsp chopped parsley 2 tbsp dried oregano 3 tbsp tomato sauce  3 tbsp chutney  8 bacon slices Vegetable oil for frying  TOMATO CHUTNEY SAUCE  ¼ cup tomato sauce ¼ cup chutney  SERVE 60 g watercress springs, picked 4 Tortilla wraps, toasted (optional) …

    One of South Africa’s leading design brands, Dark Horse, has created a capsule collection of designer furniture in collaboration with @home and facilitated by CloutSA. Jarrad Nelson co-founded the furniture design brand with his wife, Lise, 11 years ago in their small Cape Town apartment. Today, the business has its own warehouse premises in the city’s Paarden Eiland industrial district and creates employment for an ever-growing number of people. “When you buy a local product, there’s a trickle-down effect. The money that you spend goes back into the economy in a variety of ways, and all the people who contribute…

    Inflammation is an aspect of our body’s defence mechanism against foreign matter. When our immune system identifies something that does not belong in our body, this triggers inflammation, which is a result of removing this foreign matter and stimulating the healing process. Generally, inflammation is supposed to be acute, which means that it is a result of a trauma or a specific harmful stimuli – it comes on quickly and only lasts a short period of time. In some cases, inflammation can become chronic, which means slow and long-lasting inflammation. In the case of chronic inflammation, the body’s immune response…