Mushrooms are a dream Mediterranean diet match
Hundreds of health and recipe books have been written about the Mediterranean diet, and we would wager that mushrooms are mentioned in every single one. That’s because they are a fantastic food, ticking the box for health, flavour, cost and availability. They are, in fact, a good addition to all eating plans that focus on […]
SAMFA – Grilled Mushroom, Chicken & Papaya Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients: 400g portabello mushrooms, sliced thickly 2 small chicken breasts, cooked & shredded 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced ½ cup fresh coriander leaves ½ cup fresh mint leaves 1 small papaya, peeled, deseeded and sliced 4 Tbsp roasted peanuts, salted, chopped 1 small red chilli, sliced Dressing: 1-2 red chillies (depending on how […]
ROOIBOS TO SET SA APART IN BOOMING WELLNESS TRAVEL SECTOR
The global wellness tourism sector is experiencing unprecedented growth as tourists increasingly prioritise health, relaxation and self-care in their travel experiences. Research analysts value the current size of Africa’s wellness tourism market at USD 89.56 billion, which is expected to reach USD 114.24 billion by 2029. When looking closer to home, the Western Cape (45,2%), Mpumalanga […]
NUTRITION TO POWER UP ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
With an abundance of good weather, scenic outdoor environments and a national culture infused with a love of sports, it’s not surprising that active lifestyles are important to many South Africans. Gym, walking and hiking, running, cycling and swimming, soccer, tennis and lately, padel are popular pastimes helping us to keep fit and offering welcome […]
WAKE UP CALL: HOW TOO LITTLE SLEEP UNDERMINES YOUR HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY
Not getting the right amount of shut-eye increases our risk of developing a host of physical and mental health disorders, not to mention the impact it has on our daily life and productivity. Abdurahmaan Kenny, Neuroscience Product Manager for Pharma Dynamics says sleep deprivation is a growing problem. “Insufficient sleep has been linked to 7 […]
Preventive Measures and Managing Fever and Pain in Babies
As parents, every day brings its own set of adventures, from tackling common colds to soothing post-vaccination grumbles. With the right knowledge and tools at your disposal, you can navigate pain and fever in babies with confidence. Prevention Is Better Than Cure The saying, “Prevention is better than cure” rings especially true when it comes […]
VEGAN BURRITO BOWL (LETTUCE, HOISIN MUSHROOMS, GRILLED CORN, AVO, LIME WEDGES, BLACK BEANS
Image and recipe credit: The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association Serves 4 Ingredients 15ml avocado oil 250g white button mushrooms, thickly sliced 45ml hoisin sauce 400g cooked brown rice 2 baby cos lettuces, leaves separated 2 fresh corns, cooked and grilled 1 red pepper, roasted and sliced 1 avocado, sliced 1 can black beans, drained […]
SAMFA – Muhammara & Mushrooms
Serves 6 as a starter / canapé Ingredients: For the muhammara: 4 large red bell peppers 100g walnuts 30g fresh breadcrumbs 1 Tbsp Aleppo pepper 50ml lemon juice 2 Tbsp tahini ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 Tbsp olive oil For the mushrooms: 500g portabellini mushrooms, thickly sliced 2 Tbsp olive […]
SAMFA – Mushroom Maqluba
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 500g jasmine / long grain white rice 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 250g button mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 6 cardamom pods 5 bay leaves 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground allspice 800g medium sized portabello / […]
Mushroom, Pea & Potato Samoosas with Mint & Yoghurt Dipping Sauce
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 250g portabellini or button mushrooms, finely chopped ½ onion, finely diced 1 Tbsp Cape Malay style curry powder 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 Tbsp ginger, grated 1 fresh chilli, seeded and minced ½ cup fresh or frozen peas 2 Tbsp fresh coriander 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled […]