My African Food Therapy

September is all about vital eating by stocking up on earth's abundant gift to humanity; plant-based food.

What's for lunch today?

Dare to have something healthy but unconventional for breakfast!

Moringa is a nutrient-dense superfood rich in protein, vitamins and fibre. It can be easily eaten in salads, smoothies, infusions and much more.

How do you eat moringa?

Happy new week!

Take a firm decision today to live a healthier lifestyle by eating right, sleeping right and by spreading love and positivity around you.

Have a fantastic Labour Day!

FYI

A lot of people struggle with constipation and like many other conditions, it is mostly a result of poor diet. Many health practitioners opine that we are what we eat and many common conditions can be fixed by adhering to a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Three African foods that alleviate constipation are:

✅ Baobab fruit powder

✅ Tiger nuts

✅ Moringa leaf powder

Food is a common denominator in our daily lives so let us eat wisely and stay healthy because health is wealth.

Happy new week!

What is life without love? There is so much suffering around the world today and showing a little love to others will make things better.

We need to love ourselves to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle.
On this note, the word of the week is LOVE.

Show some love in the comments and let it also reflect on your plate.

Mango and coconut are today's heroes.

Tell us what's for lunch today.

We are blessed with abundant fruits this season. Enjoy the earth’s bounties by eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Eat them fresh, juice them or make smoothies. No matter what you opt for, feed your body a good variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.


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Nothing beats waking up to a platter of fresh organic fruits.
Eat! Live! Detox!

Good day!

After a yoga session this morning it was time to pull out the juicer and get juicing! Guess what? We kept it as simple as possible with a few vegetables and fruits in season.

INGREDIENTS:

✅ Celery
✅ Cucumber
✅ Ginger
✅ Watermelon
✅ Moringa leaf powder
✅ Turmeric
✅ Black pepper

What is your detox plan for today?

Are you ready for a detox week?

After enjoying the summer outings and late night food escapades, it is time to let your organs rest.
Yes, detox and fasting are ways to enable your organs to rest after working so hard and the word for the week is DETOX.

Please share your favourite detox recipes in the comments.

Today is day 1 of our detox regimen however it is always good to seek your health professional's consent before starting any detox program or trying new foods/diet. Now that the disclaimer has been mentioned, here are a few recipes our team will recycle over the next 5 days.

This is a juice or smoothie detox program. While some of our team members prefer a strict juice/smoothie only diet for 5 days, others prefer to replace one meal with a small quantity of real solid food.

*** Always start the day by drinking a glass of lemon water( squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water) on an empty stomach.

*** Strive to drink at least 2L of water each day.

*** Physical activity such as Yoga or medium intensity cardio is ideal. If you are not up to it, walking is just fine(30 minutes.)

a. Veggie paradise
✅ 1 slice of mango
✅ ¼ cup of kale
✅ 1 stick of celery
✅Juice of half a lemon
✅ 1/2 a thumb size of fresh ginger
✅ 2 apples
✅ 3 tablespoons of avocado
✅ ½ cucumber

b. Fruity splash
✅ 1 apple
✅ ¼ cup blueberries
✅ ¼ cup strawberries
✅ ¼ cucumber
✅ 3 spoons of avocado
✅ ¼ cup of kale
✅ A pinch of cinnamon

c. Meli-Melo
✅ 3 carrots
✅ 1/2 a thumb size of ginger
✅ 2 beetroots
✅ ¼ pineapple
✅ ½ cup of spinach
✅ ¼ cucumber
✅ 1/2 teaspoon of Moringa leaf powder

Meal replacement:
✅ 1 pound of grilled mackerel fish
✅ 1 cup of sautéed spinach orgreen(folong)/Aamaranthus Viridis in extra virgin coconut oil or Algerian olive oil with fresh garlic and scotch bonnet pepper

If you need more information on why certain ingredients were used or have any other questions, ask away in the comments.

Hurray it's Friday!

Yes, the weekend is the perfect time to relax after a busy week juggling multiple projects.
The weather is beautiful; not too hot and a little breezy. Pick up your favourite beach bag and have a picnic on the beach with friends or alone. Pack your favourite veggies and fruits to snack on and remember the word of the week...hydration.

Tell us what fruits or vegetables you will eat to stay hydrated on the weekend.

Did you know that hydration could improve your quality of sleep? Staying hydrated is vital to maintain a healthy body.
A well hydrated body lubricates the limbs, facilitates the delivery of nutrients to the cells and regulates body temperature.

Water is a good source of hydration but the following foods also help you stay hydrated:

✅ watermelon
✅ Cucumber
✅ Iceberg lettuce
✅ Spinach
✅ Strawberries
✅ Pineapple

There are many more foods not listed here but with the little mentioned, you have no more excuses to skimp on hydration.

What's your favourite thirst quencher?

Are you a pepper lover? Almost every African household has a special pepper sauce recipe. Please share your pepper sauce recipe in the comments.

Happy new week!

Make Monday a fun day by focusing on the little things that bring you joy. Tackle easier tasks first but don't shy away from the complex ones.

The word of the week is HYDRATION. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated in the hot summer.

what's your objective for the week?

Lazy Sunday calls for easy meals and nothing beats a hearty salad bowl.

Live, eat and be healthy.

Have a happy and healthy Friday. Remember to choose mindfulness over negligence as you embark on your weekend adventures.

August is the month of vital eating. Let us strive to eat more uncooked plant-sourced foods for a change.

Morning routines are crucial because they set the pace of the day and many successful people emphasize the importance of following a good morning routine.

Here’s our morning routine for the day:

✅ Wake up

✅ Pray or meditate

✅ Hit the mat for 17 minutes of Yoga or cardio

✅ relax…take a shower

✅ Drink a homemade fruits and veggies juice on an empty stomach

✅ Wait at least 45 minutes before eating solid foods

✅ Take care of business/work/home chores

We added 1/3 teaspoon of Moringa leaf powder and a little ground ginger to our Carrot Berry juice.

What is your morning routine? Tell us in the comments.

Herbal tea is great for digestion and lemongrass/ fever grass is a staple in our herbal collection.

Great things take time to achieve and we must bear patience to achieve success.

Happy new week.

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Kickstart the week with a healthy blueberry turmeric smoothie loaded with antioxidants to boost your immune system.

What's your drink for the day?

The holiday season brings cheer and the desire to share meals with loved ones. Excessive snacking and the insatiable feeling could lead to more unhealthy food habits.
Please share your favourite tips on how to stay full longer.