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Rooibos tea is a beloved pantry staple across the globe, but its roots are firmly planted in South Africa. A cup of this spectacular brew tastes beautiful, and boasts a long list of health benefits!

 

The majority of your body’s immune cells are located in your gut, which is why a happy tummy is essential for a strong immune system. One of the best ways to keep your digestive system fit and fabulous is with fermented foods and drinks. These products are packed with probiotics, enzymes and yeasts, all of which can help to support the growth of good gut bacteria so that we can properly digest and absorb the nutrients that we need.

 

Functional Health and Wellness Coach Nikki Temkin shares tips and advice for how you can support your immune system by focusing on four key aspects: supplementation, nutrition, stress management and sleep.

 

We all love our fresh grub, but with busy schedules, short shelf lives and the occasional pandemic, sometimes frozen food is the way to go! You might be worried that frozen meals and ingredients just don’t have the same nutritional value as their fresh counterparts, but that’s just not the case. In fact, most frozen fruits and veggies are harvested at peaked ripeness and immediately washed, blanched and frozen, meaning that they arrive at your doorstep bursting with flavour and goodness! On top of that, buying frozen reduces food waste both in the supermarket and your home.

 

It’s important to eat a variety of veg and fruit, as each contains a whole spectrum of different vitamins and minerals - all of which play a part in keeping our bodies healthy and happy. Explore the benefits of eating a rainbow of different colours with this handy list...

Ever opened your spice cupboard and marvelled at the myriad bottles that line its shelves, but not had a clue what to do with at least half of them? You’re certainly not alone. Most of us have found ourselves buying a whole bottle of a spice for a dish, and then never using it again. We’re here to help with a comprehensive guide on how to use the herbs and spices in your home…

 

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with vegan, organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. We share a taste of two of our favourite local fresh suppliers for the month…

At Wellness Warehouse, we believe in supporting and showcasing the best local suppliers. 

We're spotlighting Numesa Kefir as part of our Fresh Approach campaign this month...

Add more plants to your meals with this nifty guide to the basics of cooking, tasting, testing and enjoying a range of different veggies. Including times and temperatures as well as cooking styles and pairing suggestions, it’s an invaluable kitchen companion that’s bound to inform and inspire your inner chef.

 

Wellness Ambassador and Yoga Instructor Joelle Sleebos reviews her current favourite teatime treat. 

Visit our deli to stock up on everything from fresh juices and vegan dairy alternatives to innovative relishes, readymade meals and more.

Here are some of our favourites this month...

There are times when life can feel like a race against the clock, with a seemingly endless list of responsibilities to fulfill. While the prospect of making changes to your diet may seem overwhelming, if you don’t have time to eat well, you could waste even more time feeling unwell. The good news is that there are a few simple habits you can adopt to make cooking and eating for optimal wellbeing an easily ritualised part of your day and life. Here are some of our favourites…

 

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with vegan, organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. Here’s a taster of what you’ll find…

Inside you is a ‘cleaning service’ that works non-stop to keep you disease-free and functioning optimally. You just need to know how to best feed this automatic process! Our in-house dietitian Judith Johnson shares two delicious detox recipes from Genes to Plate (3x4, 2017) – the groundbreaking gene-based recipe book she co-authored with colleagues Yael Joffe and Alex Royal.

The melt-in-your-mouth creamy texture, the droolworthy combination of salty and sweet…your love affair with nut butter probably began with a simple slice of peanut butter toast. Time to broaden your horizons and get buttered up by an exciting range of different variations…

 

Feel younger, more energetic and free from pain with an anti-inflammatory way of eating. Wellness Warehouse Consulting Dietitian Judith Johnson sheds some light on inflammation and anti-inflammatory foods in Genes to Plate – a personalised nutrition and recipe book she co-authored with Yael Joffe and Alex Royal.

There’s a reason the humble grain is such a popular staple. A bag of oats can go a long way in terms of versatility and health!

Yoga Teacher and Nutritional Therapy Coach Marlien Wright shares some deliciously simple ways to enjoy your daily oats in The Mandala Kitchen (Jacana, 2018) - her collection of easy and effective recipes to heal and restore your gut.

Consumers across the globe are opting for healthier, more ethical lifestyles and better eating habits, driving a rise in the popularity of plant-based options. More and more people - whether they identify as vegan or vegetarian or not - are choosing to incorporate plant-based meals into their way of eating, and South Africans are on board too.

Leozette Roode, author of South Africa’s very first vegan cookbook, shares one of her all-time favourite superfood smoothies…

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with organic, small-batch, readymade and other speciality health foods. Here’s a taster of what you’ll find…

Harness the power of nutritional genomics at Wellness Warehouse…

Shop the best in organic produce and healthy deli products at your local Wellness Warehouse Cape Town store.

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with vegan, organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. Here’s a taster of what you’ll find…

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with vegan, organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. Here’s a taster of what you’ll find…

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with vegan, organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. Here's a taster of what you'll find'

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with vegan, organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. Here's a taster of what you'll find...

For centuries Chinese Medicine has taken into account the strong connection between brain and gut and emphasised the importance of not being stressed while eating. This is just one of the pointers in optimising digestion. We look at various directives recommended by Chinese Medicine for a healthy eating experience and harmonious gut.

People newly converting to veganism often look for replacement items to foods they are familiar with and supplements that boost nutritional content. Here are some alternatives and suggestions for making your vegan diet delicious.

'My daughter has become a vegan, what on earth do I feed her?' is a common question our resident dietitian, Judith Johnson gets asked. Veganism is one of the most prolific health trends with statistics that show a huge surge in people opting for plant-based diets. 'It's simply about shopping for the right ingredients, understanding the nutrient balance and collecting some basic recipes', says Judith. Many people don't realise just how delicious vegan food is. Here are some guidelines and preparation tips to help plan a vegan diet.

Ume is an everyday lifestyle Caf?e. It's made of everything 'good'. It feeds the body and soul. It's a happy place where 'good' things happen to you & me kind of people. It's all about how best we can better your day. Ume serves wholesome, sustainable food made with love and passion. We make food on order, guaranteeing exactly what you want in the freshest way possible. Our food is simple, no frills or fancies, so it's quick and punches big flavour. We are honest about why, and how, we do what we do.

Shop our in-store fresh offering to stock your fridge with organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. Here's a taster of what you'll find...

Moisturise your skin from the outside with a good moisturiser and from the inside with ample water.

Strokes are fairly common especially with people over 60 although anyone can suffer from one. We look at natural ways to reduce the risk of having a stroke.

 

Coconut oil is back in the spotlight. Do we cook with it, add it to our coffee, or simply use it as an occasional addition to a good Thai curry?  Registered Dietician and Nutrigenetic Specialist Judith Johnson offers a sane exploration of the hype...

Your health concerns could be caused by the dairy in your diet. Here's why...

We explore the health benefits of the humble coconut.

You know you should be eating organic food, but do you know why? We explore some important reasoning behind the choice.

Do you really know what's in your protein powder? 

Like fine wines, different honeys have different flavours, aromas and appearances, and personal preferences play a large part in what you pick from the shelf. But often, when faced with many attractive options, it's difficult to tell the difference between one or the other. Raw. Natural. Unheated. Irradiated. Pure. Organic. Badger friendly. Choice grade. What do these terms actually mean and how important are they when it comes to honey? 

Leaky Gut Syndrome describes a condition where the intestinal lining becomes more porous. The medical term is 'hyperpermeable intestines'. This means larger, undigested food molecules and other forms of waste that your body normally doesn't allow through, can flow into your bloodstream. It also includes bacteria (good and harmful), toxins, and food antigens (inflammatory agents), yeast, and other forms of waste particles to enter the blood stream. The result is wide spread and chronic inflammation that can initiate an over reactive immune response in the body. 

In a food system drenched in pesticides/herbicides and synthetic fertilisers on depleted soils seeded with GMO crops, it's no wonder that health-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking out organic alternatives. 

Shop the fresh offering at our Gauteng stores to stock your fridge with vegan, organic, small-batch and other speciality health foods. Here's a taster of what you'll find'

There's something almost umbilical about the lentil, its earthy creamyness has a deeply comforting tummy sensation. The inexpensive legume is a source of protein, fibre, amino acids like isoleucine and lysine, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. There's every reason to eat them and many ways to do so. 

Cape Organics started in 2000, with the desire to champion the organic growers of South Africa. Since then, the demand for organic fruit and vegetables has been through its ups and downs, yet our dream of making local, naturally grown fresh produce more accessible has never disappeared. Today, more and more people are choosing to live an organic lifestyle and we've highlighted a few reasons why we believe this is the best choice one can make.

What's a girl to do after growing up in a bakery, developing a deep love of all things chocolate and then deciding to pursue a healthy way of life? Ditch the sugar- and dairy-filled mass-produced chocolate for raw cacao and become a happy AND healthy chocoholic, of course!

The conscious consumer is focused on food quality, food-safety and how ethically food is produced. Recently an American reporter interviewed a number of consumers at a well known organic supermarket chain in the U.S. He asked them what they think the word 'organic' means. It was no surprise that many of them didn't have a clue or had such a warped view of what certified organic produce is one wonders why they shopped for organic in the first place. To demystify organic, we explain what the promise of a Certified Organic Product really means; where it comes from, and how it is produced. 

You've probably heard the hype by now, but what exactly is intermittent fasting - and how can you integrate it into your lifestyle?

Digestion is the process through which the food we eat is broken down into a form that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the cells of the body to provide nourishment and energy. Since 70% of the immune system dwells in the digestive tract, maintaining digestive health is crucial to overall wellbeing. Supporting digestive function is one of the most important steps you can take towards improving your health. Follow our nifty A to Z guide to get started. 

Veganism is on the increase globally, with the lifestyle showing an explosion over the past three years. A rising awareness of the health impact of eating meat and dairy coupled with consumer awareness around ethically produced and environmentally sustainable food is to thank for the landslide movement.

At last! The answer to the puzzling question - what's the difference between spring and mineral water, and which is better? 

A culture of eating with friends and family is said to positively impact longevity. Being in a happy state while eating also improves your digestion. These are perfect reasons to gather friends and 'soon-to-be friends' around your table for a meal. Functional Nutritionist Christoph Lenz suggests hosting a potluck dinner and outlines ideas on how to put it together.