The term ‘superfood’ is not a necessarily a new one, but it is a term that’s gaining popularity, and for good reason, too. There is yet no clear guideline to define exactly what qualifies a food as ‘super,’ but according to The Oxford English dictionary, a superfood is “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially […]
Detox Juice Kits – The Why, What, How and Results You Can Expect
Why do I need a NutriServe Detox Juice Kit? Processed food has become the norm in modern diets. From baked goods to cheese, cured meats, smoked produce, canned products and fast foods, our supermarkets are stocked with foods that promote toxin build-up in our bodies. Most of these foods contain high amounts of salt and […]
That’s Just Nuts – 5 crazy facts about nuts
1.) The Cashew Itching for cashews? Quite literally so. Cashews belong to the same plant family as poison ivy. The oil substance responsible for the itch is contained in the poisonous shell of the cashew. Best not to handle or chew the raw shell, then. 2.) The Peanut Nuts about peanuts? Americans are, too. […]
Beef goulash with sour cream and pesto soup
Beef goulash soup with sour cream and pesto Ingredients: · 30 ml olive oil · 1 kg beef roast, cut into 4cm cubes (Silverside or Topside) · 3 onions, chopped · 3 cloves garlic, crushed · 100g carrots, small cubes · 30 ml cake flour · 30 ml smoked paprika · 2x 410 g cans […]
Pregnancy: to eat or not to eat?
Especially for first-time mothers, meal planning and diets can be stressful. What can I eat? What can’t I eat? What should I eat? Why should I eat it? What about cravings? Why do I crave things? The craving question might be a difficult one to answer. A rather interesting article suggests that: “No one really knows […]