Move over Green tea, the African Roobios tea will give you a run for your money when it comes to health benefits it provides. Studies have shown that it even has 50% more antioxidants than green tea. Roobios tea is popular in South Africa and many other African nations. This red tea is grown from […]
You must be surprised by the title, someone is saying not to exercise? Well, this is not entirely the case. I know many people who will go to the gym for two hours a day ,and then thats their exercise for the entire day. They will sit at home and they will continue to sit […]
Have you ever heard of Millet? Millet is staple in most African diets, it can be eaten as a porridge, bread, dessets etc. However unlike the bread found in western diets Millet is gluten-free, wheat-free, diary free, peanut-free, and kosher certified. Its benefits are endless and have been used by many to lose weight! Here […]
The Kanna herb has been used by South Africans for centuries to relieve anxiety and stress. As you may know stress can lead to numerous health concerns. Once you take Kanna you will feel a suppression of your anxiety and elevated mood. But its important to know many people sell faux-kanna so make sure you […]
The African groundnut (or peanut) is usually made into a sauce, unlike the west, where peanuts are used mostly as a butter. The sauce is usually put on rice or meats or matooke (a traditional Ugandan food). I personally love groundnut sauce. Anytime I make rice, you know the groundnut sauce is being made as well. […]
If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I am a strong believer that diet is the number one contributor to your overall health. When it comes to the health of your teeth, this statement is an important rule to follow. By drinking cokes and eating sugary foods it can deteriorate the enamel and […]
While this is labeled a diet, it really is not a typical “diet”, where you cut calories or do anything extreme. All its doing is changing the way you eat. When I moved to East Africa from the States, my diet completely changed and for the better. In the west we are all concerned about […]
Have you ever heard of Mondia whiteii? No, well you are not alone. Mondia is a plant native to central Africa. It has been used for years for hypertension, stroke, anemia, asthma, treating anorexia and bulimia, hangovers, allergies. It has a ginger type to taste to it, which makes it not only good for you, […]
What if I told you there was a “little secret” in Rwanda that can fight internal inflammation, lower your blood pressure, reduce migraines and so much more. Rejoice hot sauce lovers, spicy connoisseurs, and foodies galore cause Rwanda’s Akabanga hot sauce, could be the relief to so many of our health problems. Akabanga in Kinyarwanda […]
Shea butter, what can I say, it’s the best thing to happen to my hair! I know we all love Shea butter and the instant softness and strength it gives to our locks, but I might shed a tear that’s how much I love it. If you don’t know, Shea butter is made from a […]
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