Cutting down on refined sugar is not easy, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Choosing healthier alternatives however can help reduce serious diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Don’t worry, you don’t have to purchase expensive sugar-free products. There are many alternative and tasty food options available to satisfy a sweet […]

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

Over 12,000 submissions have been collected by Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) in response to the Department of Health’s draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs. Health activists at Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) have collected and submitted over 12,000 submissions on the health department’s […]

Green Monday is a global movement promoted by Humane Society International (HSI), and South Africa is one of the first countries where HSI is introducing the concept. Start your week by eating green and try this delicious Sago Crème Brûlée.  This vegan crème brûlée is a creamy vanilla-flavoured pudding made with plant and coconut milk and so […]

Just the other day social media users were left absolutely buzzing after reality TV star Sorisha Naidoo showed off her ability to make au naturale green juices. Many were left pleasantly surprised to see that despite being a millionaire who is married to a billionaire, she makes her own foods. Taking things a step further, […]

Certain foods or dietary patterns are linked with better control of your asthma. Others may make it worse. Depending on what you’ve eaten, you can see the effects in hours. Food can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works. Here’s what we know about […]

South Africa has persistently high rates of hunger and malnutrition among mothers and children. More than a quarter – 27% – of children under five are stunted and 61% of children are iron-deficient. Sixty-nine percent of women of reproductive age are overweight or obese, and 31% are iron-deficient. These figures paint a worrying picture. They […]

South Africa’s national health department recently invited public comment on regulations for warning labels on food packaging. The regulations specify how pre-packaged food should be labelled. Broadly speaking, “front-of-pack” labels provide information about the overall nutritional quality of foods and beverages. The aim is to allow consumers to make healthier food choices. The proposed rule […]

After years of demand from vegan consumers, Swiss chocolatiers, Lindt, have used their signature skill and passion to craft a selection of luxurious, vegan chocolates… which is now available in South Africa where a demand for vegan options is steadily increasing. Lindt say they took their inspiration from traditional Lindt chocolate recipes and combined premium […]

Pasta is one of those dishes that always brings us comfort, but if you’re unable to eat gluten or trying to stick to your ketogenic diet to help with weight management, you might think that you’re missing out. However, there’s still a way to have some homemade keto pasta and there are a few ways […]

South Africans are looking for healthier, more environmentally friendly, and ethical food options – but they often don’t know where to start! Animal protection organisation Humane Society International/Africa, through its Green Monday campaign, has developed an easy-to-follow, Green Monday Go-To Guide to help South Africans on their journey to consuming more plant-based meals. This plant-based guide offers helpful information on […]

While many people rave about the ease and speed of supermarket food delivery services, others on social media rant about the numerous delivery motorbikes ploughing the city streets, calling them on Twitter the “new scourge of our country” and “lawless on the road”. Speedy, motorbike-based, supermarket grocery delivery services have increased dramatically since Covid. Checkers […]

We’re all trying to eat a bit more healthy and a great place to start is with breakfast. However, we also want to indulge a little bit and at brunch with your friends, you can definitely do both. We’ve all had a smoked salmon and toast breakfast, but have you tried smoked haddock? Not only […]

The highly anticipated Proudly SA Local Wine Expo is back, and promises an unforgettable experience for all wine lovers. The expo is set to take place from Thursday, 13 July to Saturday, 15 July 2023 at the Prison Break Market in Lonehill, Johannesburg. According to Proudly South African, it will bring together about 30 South […]

We all love having dessert after dinner but we are sometimes worried that it takes ages to make unless you’ve got a bowl of ice cream. However, you can make some delicious desserts even when you’re having a braai with your friends. If the coals are still warm, you should make this banana chocolate braai pudding for […]

Everybody loves a good curry with some spiciness, a meaty element and comforts you and the people you eat it with. However, not everybody eats meat, so you can always add some mushrooms to the party instead. This mushroom and coconut curry is the perfect alternative meal this winter and even the meat-eaters will be […]

According to reports, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to declare the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners. It’s used particularly in “low calorie” […]

A waitress, who was fired for not declaring that she had received a R150 cash tip, has failed in her Labour Court bid to challenge this. The firing of a waitress at Chef’s Warehouse for not pooling her tips has been upheld by the Johannesburg Labour Court. Judge Edwin Tlhotlhalemaje said her actions were “self-serving […]

What’s that one winter drink that all winter parties need? It’s not just Irish coffee, but a heart-warming Glühwein, a mulled wine drink filled with all kinds of spices and fruit, served while warm and enjoyed with great people. The name might be German, but this drink has it’s origins in Rome as the wine wasn’t what […]

Life just became a lot easier with the lifehack series from SA People. A new lifehack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | Discover the magic of bathing your baby with milk [Video] The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or […]

This winter, all we want is tasty food that reminds us of home and gives us a sense of nostalgia to make us feel all warm and fuzzy. One of the best wasys to do it is with sweet desserts that make us smile when we think about them. You’ll have no regrets when you […]

As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms linked to the decline in brain function with age. Symptoms include memory loss, communication difficulties, problem-solving struggles, and personality or behavioural changes. […]

Mossel Bay is regarded as one of the tourist hotspots in the Garden Route (and South Africa, some might argue), and for good reason too. If you find yourself visiting the “Bay of Mussels”, as the name literally translates to, here are a few things you have to do… ZIPLINE OVER THE OCEAN Why you […]

It’s stew season and that also means that you’ll have lots of tasty food to share with friends and family. We often make short rib stew, lamb shank or osso buco, but don’t forget about making a tender lamb shoulder. If you’ve got a bit of time on your hands, this recipe is the perfect time […]

SOUTH AFRICA’S BIGGEST CULINARY SHOW The Mzanzi Food & Drink Show is hurtling towards your events calendar fast, and it promises to be the biggest culinary show South Africa has ever seen. The food and drink festival, which will take place at the Kyalami Convention Centre in Gauteng, will integrate some of Mzansi’s previous events […]