• Beans are an often neglected plant-based protein source that are versatile, budget-friendly and delicious! To help convince you to incorporate more beans into your diet, here is a breakdown of some of their many health benefits. High in fibre A majority of people do not consume the recommended amount of dietary fibre each day. Fibre is important for digestive health and maintaining a healthy weight. Cooked beans contain, on average, about 16 grams of fibre per cup, meaning that they are a great way to increase your fibre intake. Low fat Beans naturally contain only about 2-3% fat, which means…

    Stacked! Pancakes done four ways. What’s better than a warm flapjack slathered in syrup? A stack of them! Learn how to make flipping fantastic flapjacks plus four different flavour variations for every craving. Basic buttermilk flapjacks  TOTAL TIME 25 min | MAKES 8  INGREDIENTS 2 cups Self-raising flour ½ tsp Bicarbonate of soda 2  Eggs, whisked 1 ½ cups Buttermilk ¼ cup Caster sugar 40g Butter METHOD SIFT together the flour and bicarbonate of soda.  ADD the eggs, buttermilk and sugar and whisk until smooth.  MELT 1 teaspoon of butter in a frying pan. Pour ⅓-cups of batter into pan; cook pancakes…

    Baby marrow & sweet potato loaf Make this delicious and healthy Baby marrow & sweet potato loaf recipe at your next braai get together!  TOTAL TIME 1 hour 20 mins + cooling | SERVES 6  INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 2 Garlic, minced 2 tsp Rosemary, finely chopped 2  Large (300g) baby marrow, coarsely grated 1 Small (250g) orange sweet potato, coarsely grated 1 cup Self-raising flour 1 cup (80g) Parmesan-style cheese, finely grated ½ tsp Ground nutmeg 1 tsp Ground black pepper 5 Eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup Amasi or buttermilk* ¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, thinly sliced 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary, extra…

    Summer smoothies are ideal for on-the-go breakfasts or quick refreshing lunches. As the weather warms up, Rhodes Quality shared three of their best smoothie recipes that use their new summer-inspired range of juices: Mediterranean Medley, Orange & Passionfruit and Apple & Cherry. Each juice is a blend of 100 percent fruit juices, free from preservatives in a variety of 200ml, 1 litre and 2 litre pack sizes. Spinach and orange juice smoothie A fresh fast-morning smoothie packed with greens and vitamins for two. INGREDIENTS 375 ml (1½ cups) Rhodes Quality Orange 100% Fruit Juice Blend 1 small cucumber, chopped 500…

    Meal prepping is a fantastic way to get organised and start your week off on a healthy note. Cooking nutritious meals each day throughout the week is often unrealistic, especially for those of us who also cook for a family. For this reason, preparing your meals for the week ahead of time can help you make better food decisions and ensure that you have a hearty, healthy meal ready even on the days that you don’t want to cook. Keep reading for some of our tips on how to get started with meal prepping: Stock up on containers Airtight containers…