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03 November

HERBAL EXTRACTS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH 3Sixty reasons why herbal extracts are becoming the preferred choice to manage women’s health issues. The Salome range, launched in 2020 by South African pharmaceutical company 3Sixty Biomedicine, is dedicated to women’s health issues. Over the counter treatment options use herbal extracts to manage heavy menstrual bleeding, menstrual pain, Polycystic […]

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03 November

QUINOA KITCHARI SUSHI. Soaking time: OvernightPrep time: 1 hourCooking time: 30 minutesMakes: 4 large nori rolls sliced into 6 sushi pieces each Ingredients for the Kitchari (recipe can be doubled)½ cup yellow split mung dhal, soaked overnight½ cup quinoa, soaked overnight3 ½ cups water3 bay leaves1 tsp fennel1 tsp black mustard seeds1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp […]

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02 November

LEAVES, ROOTS & SHROOMS ~ superfood brews to rival coffee Perky, salutary and therapeutic, add superpowers to your daily brew with nourishing and healing ingredients. Here are three options chosen for both their taste and the nourishing effect on the body. Once you have tasted them; Root Coffee, Chaga Latte and Ashwagandha Sleep Tonic are […]

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01 November

Looking more deeply at the adage we throw around so often, the one that says, ‘true beauty comes from within’ we see that adding mindfulness and self-love is the primary ingredient we need for beauty. Whatever creams and balms or rituals we apply, the first place to start is to make a commitment to ‘love […]

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28 October

Since the onset of the coronavirus global pandemic, South African’s stress levels have gone through the roof, increasing by a staggering 56% 2 . While we can’t always change what’s happening in the world around us, we can change the way we react and we can all implement measures to shift our energy and cope better. What […]

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25 September

It’s not hocus pocus; new studies have revealed that adding a daily dose of culinary mushrooms to your summer salad,  or crudités platter is highly advantageous in supporting the body against cancer. The study looked at 17 cancer studies published between 1966 and 2020, with data on more than 19,500 cancer patients. According to Science Daily, […]

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24 September

Holistica’s Visionary issue digs deeply into the bones of meaning and purpose. In a challenging uncertain world we look at finding meaning; finding our authentic and true path and we feature ways to strengthen intuition and knowing. From mind-body healing to earth-honouring, the kitchen as a temple, yoga as a restorative practice and much more, […]

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24 September

CARAMELISED CARDAMOM PEAR AND BUCKWHEAT CAKE. INGREDIENTS Caramelised Pears 3  organic pears 2  cardamom pods 25g unsalted butter 2 T  maple syrup Cake 150g unsalted butter, softened 75g buckwheat flour, sifted 2 large organic pasture reared eggs 75g finely ground almonds (preferably activated) good pinch ground cinnamon 110g rapadura (evaporated cane juice), coconut blossom sugar, jaggery or maple syrup 125g) 1 t  baking powder (aluminum free) […]

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24 September

WATERMELON & COCONUT SMOOTHIE. SERVES 8. Refreshing, hydrating and energising. This smoothie isn’t too thick, it’s just right! INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut water4 cups watermelon2 cups pineapple2 cups mangoIce INSTRUCTIONS Place everything in blender and puree until smooth.  Tip: Consult a great nutritionist in Cape Town for more tasty, healthy recipe ideas to suit your specific needs.

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24 September

RAW MUSHROOM PIZZA. Make up a completely delicious pizza that also happens to be very healthy. This pizza is suitable for a raw, Banting and gluten free diet. It might seem a bit complicated at first but each component can be used on its own as a sauce, pesto or cheese spread. You can also […]

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