• Working from home (WFH) has two sides – on one hand, it’s a blessing, saving you transport costs and time for other aspects of your daily life, but on the other hand, it can lead to overworking and irregular eating. Both negatively affect your nutrition, focus, and emotional well-being. This is where meal planning comes in handy. Having meals and snacks prepped for the week can lead to less stress, decision fatigue, and more towards better nutrition and stronger focus. How to realistically meal plan with a WFH schedule WFH can seem like whipping up a lunch or afternoon…

    This quick and easy dinner recipe only takes 30 minutes to make! Juicy teriyaki rib-eye pork steaks with deliciously seasoned and nutritious stir-fried veggies!  The perfect recipe to add to your weeknight menu and it’s guaranteed to become a family favourite. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Pan-fried rib eye steak with herbed butter and skinny potato chips Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall

    Pan con tomate is Spain’s answer to effortless comfort food. With golden toasted bread, garlic-rubbed crusts and juicy, grated tomatoes, this rustic dish delivers maximum flavour with just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for slow mornings, casual entertaining or a quick bite, it’s proof that good food doesn’t need to be complicated. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart  Also See: Spaghetti with pan-fried prawns and tomatoes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spaghetti-with-pan-fried-prawns-and-tomatoes

    You’ve probably heard of the five-a-day guideline. For years, it’s been the gold standard for encouraging people to eat more fruit and vegetables. But a growing body of research suggests there may be a better target when supporting long-term health — and it’s all about variety. Rather than counting portions, researchers are encouraging a more diverse approach to plant-based eating. And the number to aim for? Eleven different plant-based foods per day. Why five-a-day isn’t enough anymore The original five-a-day campaign was based on the idea that eating at least 400g of fruit and vegetables each day could reduce the…

    Just when it feels like grocery budgets can’t stretch any further, South Africans are faced with yet another challenge: rising meat prices. The recent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has disrupted the agricultural industry, driving up production costs and, ultimately, the price consumers pay at the till. While meat from recovered animals remains safe for human consumption, the added costs farmers are faced with are filtering through the supply chain, contributing to higher retail prices. Beef prices have reportedly seen a 20% year on year increase, with wors and chicken also seeing notable increases. For many households, this means rethinking weekly…