by Dr Marli Botha If elderflower and elderberry sound pretty similar, that’s because they are both from the same plant species. The shrub itself is called elderberry, also known as Sambucus nigra. Medicinal parts of the elderberry plant include the flowers and berries. The flowers and berries of the shrub are both used in food and natural...
by Dr Marli Botha Dragon fruit is not called a super fruit for nothing… It’s the perfect fruit for weight control while still satisfying a sweet tooth! Facts and Benefits of Dragon Fruit Arthritis directly affects the joints and causes severe irritation and immobility. Adding dragon fruit to your diet can help you fight these ailments....
by Dr Marli Botha We look at the health benefits of coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut water. The popularity of coconut doesn’t end with hot-right-now coconut water. A variety of coconut-derived ingredients—from coconut oil to coconut milk—is increasingly being used in home kitchens, restaurants and packaged foods. But can a food so rich in calories...
by Dr Marli Botha Good, better, Banana. You'll never look at a banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and blindness. Health benefit of bananas when you’re...
by Dr Marli Botha and Elmien Lerm “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”… but why? What makes an apple so special? Apples have properties that no other fruit have. You will be able to get the benefits of these properties individually with other fruits, but an apple combines everything and makes it simpler. Apples come...
