Scurvey is back and you may be at risk!

Scurvey was the curse of an 18th century sailor's life. Tooth loss was exceptionally common.

Scurvey! That scourge of old-time sailors, stuck at sea for months with no fresh food. It’s back! Tiredness, aching limbs, hair and tooth loss, skin blotches and even spontaneous bleeding. Horrific, but it’s back! And I don’t mean in war-torn regions or among malnourished refugees. I mean in your neighbourhood. The human species, along with […]

What you need to know about food waste

Food Waste

Do you realise that wasting food means more than just wasting blessings and money? It also bears a serious consequence that is impacting on us in a silent assault… it contributes directly and significantly to the production of greenhouse gases! Food waste is most apparent in developed countries like Australia, Canada, Germany and the United […]

It’s cool to always have tomatoes in your kitchen – just don’t chill them

no chill tomato

It’s known to cut the risk of getting cancer. It’s a rich source of vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum vitamin K, copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus. It’s also a great addition to a lot of hearty dishes particularly in Italian, Mexican, […]