NEWS ARTICLES
Proudly South African Fruits – Wild Medlar Fruit – Volume 4 – (Article 4 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha According to the Department: Agriculture, Forestries and Fisheries (DAFF), these are considered the most important South African...
Proudly South African Fruits – Red Milkwood Fruit – Volume 3 – (Article 3 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha According to the Department: Agriculture, Forestries and Fisheries (DAFF), these are considered the most important South African...
Proudly South African Fruits – Mobola Plum Fruit – Volume 2 – (Article 2 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha According to the Department: Agriculture, Forestries and Fisheries (DAFF), these are considered the most important South African...
Proudly South African Fruits – Marula Fruit – Volume 1 – (Article 1 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha According to the Department: Agriculture, Forestries and Fisheries (DAFF), these are considered the most important South African...
Peel Appeal: White – Volume 6 – (Article 6 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Even though some people think that white is not a colour, the white fruits and vegetables have...
Peel Appeal: Blue & Purple – Volume 5 – (Article 5 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Most blue and purple fruit & vegetables have a higher antioxidant level. Blue and purple produce have...
Peel Appeal: Green – Volume 4 – (Article 4 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Go green. No, not green as in earth friendly (though that’s important too), but green as in...
Peel Appeal: Yellow – Volume 3 – (Article 3 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Yellow often represents sunshine, happiness, and radiance, which are adjectives we’d all love to use more often....
Peel Appeal: Orange – Volume 2 – (Article 2 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha You should try to eat a variety of colours during the day: orange, red, yellow, green, blue,...
Peel Appeal: Red – Volume 1 – (Article 1 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Colourful foods, which are generally fruits and vegetables, contain many of the vitamins and antioxidants we need....
Myths, Legends and Traditions associated with Fruit – Volume 6 – (Article 6 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha The best and fruitful thought to mark International Fruit Day originated from the will to create a...
Myths, Legends and Traditions associated with Fruit – Volume 5 – (Article 5 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Pineapple is no longer a rarity on our table. In Thailand, a festival dedicated to this beloved...
Myths, Legends and Traditions associated with Fruit – Volume 4 – (Article 4 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha The traditional first fruit ritual is an annual harvest celebration; first fruit ceremony is held when the...
Myths, Legends and Traditions associated with Fruit – Volume 3 – (Article 3 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Food is an important part of any celebration in all countries of the world, regardless of culture...
Myths, Legends and Traditions associated with Fruit – Volume 2 – (Article 2 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Many of the most significant fruits in world mythology, such as the apple, have different meanings to...
Myths, Legends and Traditions associated with Fruit – Volume 1 – (Article 1 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha A child today would probably be disappointed by the goodies found in the Christmas stockings of the...
Beverage Trends in 2022: – Mocktails – Volume 6 – (Article 6 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha We have already seen an increase in non-alcoholic wines, spirits and beers hit the market, and this...
Beverage Trends in 2022: – Fruit Juice Products – Volume 5 – (Article 5 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Fruit juice refers to a non-fermented beverage which is obtained by mechanically squeezing or macerating fruits. Different...
Beverage Trends in 2022: Active Nutrition & Functional Drinks – Volume 4 – (Article 4 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha When it comes to buying food and beverages, consumers are paying increasingly more attention to their health....
Beverage Trends in 2022: Taste Experiences – Volume 3 – (Article 3 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Having survived all the lockdowns, consumers are eager to break out of their limitations and have new...
Beverage Trends in 2022: Active Nutrition & Functional Drinks – Volume 2 – (Article 2 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha A functional beverage is a conventional beverage that has been formulated to contain a specific product ingredient...
Beverage Trends in 2022: Health-Conscious Consumer – Volume 1 – (Article 1 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha The health trend continues to rise, and it simply cannot be ignored. The pandemic has been a...
To spill the beans Volume 8 – (Article 8 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha When you spill the beans, you give away private information. If your friend warns you not to...
To extend an olive branch – Volume (7) – (Article 7 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha The term "to extend an olive branch" means to make an offer of peace or reconciliation. Something...
Cool as a cucumber – Volume (6) – (Article 6 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha If you say that someone is as cool as a cucumber, you are emphasizing that they are...
To dangle a carrot in front of someone. – Volume 5 (Article 5 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha It means you are offering a positive consequence or incentive to a person in exchange for them...
To compare apples with oranges. (4) – (Article 4 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha A comparison of apples and oranges occurs when two items or groups of items are compared that...
“Having a zest for life!” Volume 3 – (Article 3 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha A “zest for life” means that we live each day with a sense of excitement. We take...
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Volume 2 – (Article 2 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha “An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a common English-language proverb that appeared in the...
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” Volume 1 – (Article 1 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a...
Plant-Based Food Trend – Volume 4 ~ (Article 4 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha Products that mimic traditional animal-based foods comprise a large part of the plant-based market. Some of these...
Plant Based Food Trend – Volume 3 ~ (Article 3 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha Drink to your health. COVID-19 has made this even more imperative as people focus on getting healthy...
Plant Based Food Trend – Volume 2 ~ (Article 2 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha Plant foods may have been a part of fad diets over the years, from cabbage soup to...
Plant Based Food Trend – Volume 1 ~ (Article 1 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha What is a plant-based diet and why should you try it? Vegetarian diets have also been shown...
African Botanical Extracts: Aloe Vera – Volume 6 ~ (Article 6 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha The Aloe vera plant grows in the dry and hot areas of Africa. It is usually stemless,...
African Botanical Extracts – Volume 5 ~(Article 5 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha If you grow roses in your garden, you may get the added benefit of rosehips, a cool-cat...
African Botanical Extracts – Volume 4 ~ (Article 4 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Hoodia gordonii, also known as Bushman's hat, is a leafless spiny succulent plant supposed to have therapeutic...
African Botanical Extracts – Volume 3 ~ (Article 3 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle is a tropical plant thought to be native to Africa. With...
African Botanical Extracts – Volume 2 ~ (Article 2 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha All Baobabs are deciduous trees (shedding its leaves annually) ranging in height from 5 to 20 meters....
African Botanical Extracts – Volume 1 ~ (Article 1 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Around the world, consumers are becoming increasingly interested in food and beverages that not only taste good,...
Waste not, want not – Volume 4 (Article 4 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha When preparing food, we often forget about parts like stems, stubs, peels, or leaves. Though they are...
Waste not, want not – Volume 3 – (Article 3 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha Nobody likes to see fresh fruit and vegetables go to waste, but it’s sometimes inevitable. You...
Waste not, want not – Volume 2 – (Article 2 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha We all have the best intentions when we make trips to the grocery store, and the plan...
Waste not, want not… Volume 1 – (Article 1 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha “Food waste isn't considered a problem because, for the most part, it isn't considered at all. It's...
Citrus Essential Oils Volume (5) – (Article 5 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha If you’ve ever found yourself marvelling at the citrusy aroma of Earl Grey tea, the bergamot orange,...
Citrus Essential Oils Volume (4) – (Article 4 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha Commonly known for its sour and tangy taste, grapefruit is the rotund, yellow-orange fruit of an evergreen...
Citrus Essential Oils Volume (3) – (Article 3 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha Say hello to Lemon essential oil, your new zest friend! From brightened beverages to sparkling skin, those...
Citrus Essential Oils Volume (2) – (Article 2 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha Lemon essential oil is a completely natural ingredient that also serves as a home health remedy. It’s...
Citrus Essential Oils Volume (1) – (Article 1 of 5)
by Dr. Marli Botha If the fumes from commercial cleaners containing synthetic chemicals make you feel a little queasy, consider mixing...
Cold and Flu Fighting Volume (4) – (Article 4 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha You know the drill. Drink plenty of fluids. Add ginger to the menu when nausea strikes. Get...
Cold and Flu Fighting Volume (3) – (Article 3 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha It’s easy to get dehydrated when suffering from cold or flu. Not only do you eat and...
Cold and Flu Fighting Volume (2) – (Article 2 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha When you are suffering from a cold or the flu, food may not be a priority. But...
Fighting Cold & Flu – Volume 1 – (Article 1 of 4)
by Dr. Marli Botha With winter on our doorstep – it is time to strengthen our immune systems! A good diet...
Beauty from the Inside – Volume 6 – (Article 6 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha Your fingernails can say a lot about your health. Nail beds constantly give rise to nail tissue,...
Beauty from the Inside – Volume 5 – (Article 5 of 6)
by Dr Marli Botha Many people want strong and healthy hair, especially as they grow older. Interestingly, your hair grows around...
Beauty from the Inside – Volume 4 – (Article 4 of 6)
by Dr Marli Botha For most people, it is important to eat for health — heart health, metabolic health, reproductive health...
Beauty from the Inside – Volume 3 – (Article 3 of 6)
by Dr Marli Botha Human skin is the largest organ of the body, and it is responsible for many functions, including...
Beauty from the Inside Volume 2 – (Article 2 of 6)
by Dr Marli Botha With the current COVID-19 anxiety and the detrimental impact of stress and a lack of sleep on...
Beauty from the Inside Volume 1 (Article 1 of 6)
by Dr. Marli Botha We all know the importance of maintaining beautiful skin. Topical cosmetic products have been around for decades,...
Gut Health: What is fiber and why is it important?
by Dr. Marli Botha Dietary fibre, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods that your body...
Gut Health: What should I do to improve Gut Health?
by Dr. Marli Botha Gut health refers to the balance of micro-organisms that live in the digestive tract. Looking after the...
What should I eat to improve Gut Health?
by Dr. Marli Botha Gut health refers to the balance of micro-organisms that live in the digestive tract. Looking after the...
Gut Health: What is an unhealthy gut?
by Dr. Marli Botha Many facets of modern life such as high stress levels, too little sleep, eating processed and high-sugar...
Gut Health: What is the gut microbiome?
by Dr. Marli Botha Hard fact: Your body is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi! They are collectively known...
Good eye health starts with the food on your plate
by Dr. Marli Botha There’s no proof that regular computer use causes any long-term damage to the eyes, however, it may...
Good Eye Health: Look to Fruits and Vegetables!
by Dr. Marli Botha The use of online devices such as phones and laptops has gone up by almost 75% during...
Fermented Foods: Funky ones
by Dr. Marli Botha Whoever says “fresh is best” may need a refresher in deliciously crispy and slightly tangy pickles, or...
Fermented Foods: From Kimchi to Kombucha
by Dr. Marli Botha Please do keep in mind that not all fermented foods are created equal. For instance, although cheese...
Fermented Foods: Truly South African
by Dr. Marli Botha The benefits of fermented foods consumption have been demonstrated in a number of research reports. These qualities...
Fermented Foods: Beginners Guide
by Dr. Marli Botha Chances are you’ve been eating fermented foods your whole life, maybe without even realising it. So many...
Benefits of Tea: Herbal Tea
by Dr. Marli Botha Herbal tea is not technically a true tea, as it does not derive from the Camellia sinensis...
Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea (Volume 3)
by Dr Marli Botha This traditional South African beverage delights the senses with a bright red hue and blend of sweet...
Health Benefits of Tea: Green Tea
by Dr Marli Botha Coffee is the most popular beverage to enjoy first thing in the morning, but it's hard to...
Health Benefits of Tea: Black Tea (Volume 1)
by Dr Marli Botha Excluding water, black tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. It comes from...
BEAUTY BENEFITS OF GUAVAS
by Dr Marli Botha Guavas are a very common type of fruit but are often neglected because of their fairly unappealing...
GUAVAS: HOW TO PICK ‘EM
by Dr Marli Botha The South African guava industry is primarily based on a local cultivar called Fan Retief, named after...
FRUITY FACTS ABOUT GUAVAS
by Dr Marli Botha When you normally think about the fruit “guava”, you tend to think of tropical holidays and fun...
FUNKY MANGO FACTS
by Dr Marli Botha The mango, or Mangifera indica, is part of the Anacardiaceae family, a family of flowering plants that...
HOW TO BUY AND STORE MANGOES
by Dr. Marli Botha Mangoes are available in large amounts during peak season, and you might be tempted to buy a...
BEAUTY BENEFITS OF MANGO
by Dr. Marli Botha Mango (Mangifera indica) is a sweet and delicious fruit with many benefits. It is also known as...
TASTE PERCEPTION: THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
by Dr. Marli Botha The seemingly simple sense of taste is anything but clear-cut. Science cannot explain all its complexities, and...
FACTORS INFLUENCING TASTE PERCEPTION- Volume 2
by Dr. Marli Botha Many of us take our sense of taste for granted, but a taste disorder can have a...
FACTORS INFLUENCING TASTE PERCEPTION – Volume 1
by Dr. Marli Botha There are countless factors that can influence taste perceptions, ranging from an individual’s age to the temperature of...
SENSORY PERCEPTION: BATTLE OF THE SEXES
by Dr. Marli Botha When comparing the sense of taste and smell between men and women in how they identify flavour,...
SENSORY PERCEPTION: FLAVOUR AND ODOR
by Dr. Marli Botha Sensory perception of a foodstuff includes appearance, odour, flavour, taste and texture attributes. Flavour consists of taste...
SENSORY PERCEPTION: TASTE
by Dr. Marli Botha Taste is the most basic sense and refers to the detection of the chemicals that make up...
WHICH CAME FIRST: ORANGE THE COLOR OR ORANGE THE FRUIT?
by Dr. Marli Botha There are very few pure colour names like black, white, red, blue, green or brown; most of...
USES AND BENEFITS OF ORANGE OIL
by Dr. Marli Botha Orange oil is an essential oil produced by cells within the rind of an orange fruit (Citrus...
USES AND BENEFITS OF ORANGE PEEL
by Dr. Marli Botha Orange peels are not for the trash or the garbage disposal anymore…! Sure, these fruit casings smell...
Name that Orange!
by Dr. Marli Botha Oranges were likely first cultivated in southern China (references to the fruit can be found in region’s...
HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE
by Dr. Marli Botha Whole apples are an extremely healthy food, but apple juice has its advantages as well. When apples...
HAIR BEAUTY BENEFITS OF APPLE
by Dr. Marli Botha Apples, when consumed daily, has the potential to prevent hair loss, thanks to the presence of soluble...
BEAUTY BENEFITS OF APPLE
by Dr. Marli Botha Well, we all know the popular saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples...
HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLES
by Dr. Marli Botha Apples are among the world’s most popular fruits. They grow on the apple tree (Malus domestica), originally...
BENEFITS OF COLOUR IN FRUIT JUICE
by Dr. Marli Botha You will get the most health benefits and protection against disease if you eat a wide variety...
BENEFITS OF VITAMINS: DID YOU KNOW?
by Dr. Marli Botha Most people take a multivitamin daily, and it's possible to get virtually every vitamin the human body...
Benefits of Water-soluble Vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins are those vitamins that cannot be stored, instead, they travel through your bloodstream. Whatever your body doesn't use...
BENEFITS OF FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
by Dr. Marli Botha Fat soluble vitamins are those vitamins that can be stored in the fatty tissues in your body...
Beauty Benefits of Beetroot
by Dr. Marli Botha That beetroot is high on the nutritional side is understood. However, the same vegetable, which is high...
Benefits of Beetroot in Fruit and Vegetable Blends
by Dr. Marli Botha The deep purple colour of beetroot, or beet, is unmistakable, whether it is being eaten raw, grated...
