Natures Choice

Brilliant Barley & Butternut Risotto

You are most likely not very well acquainted with barley in this modern day and age of convenience and processed foods, although your grandmother will certainly know a delicious dish or two. Barley may not be as popular as other whole grains like oats, rice, or any of the new “kids on the block” like Quinoa or Buckwheat but it has a rich nutritional profile and is economical and very filling.

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Our 3 favourite gluten free bakes!

Banana & Blueberry Bread

Cook time: 50 mins

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 8 Ingredients

2 cups Natures Choice GF Cake Flour

4-5 very ripe bananas, mashed (1½ cups)

½ cup Natures Choice Coconut Sugar

½ cup butter or coconut oil softened

2 eggs

2 tablespoons milk or other plant based milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1/2 cup…

Top tips to stay healthy this winter!

Naturopath, Nutritional Therapist & Chef Aliya Holland shares her top five tips for keeping colds and flu at bay over winter.

Pack those nutrients in and boost your diet wherever possible 🙂

It goes without saying that eating foods that are high in vitamin C will help keep your immune system strong, and we are lucky enough in SA that oranges and citrus are in season over our winter. Try starting…

Apple Cider Vinegar – the 2000 year old remedy

ACV has been used for thousands of years and some historical records even show that apple juice has been fermented into vinegar since before 5000 BC. Through centuries this tonic has been used to stimulate circulation, aid in detoxification, to purify blood, cleanse lymph nodes, and improve immune system response. Hippocrates is even recorded to have prescribed it mixed with honey for coughs and…

Our top 5 Health Resolutions for 2017!

 There is a reason why most people’s New Year resolutions fall flat by the time the middle of the month arrives. and its generally because they are far too overwhelming or unattainable. Its wonderful to have goals to aim for – without them you may never get where you want to be – but its important that they are approached in small steps. Making changes slowly, steadily and with purpose are the…

Make Snack time HEALTHY!

There are many conflicting opinions about snacking and whether we should or shouldn’t. The argument “for” says that its better to eat smaller meals and less frequently as this helps boost our metabolism and also stops us from over eating. The argument “against” states that eating causes a rise in insulin production and the frequent  secretion of insulin throughout the day is not a preferable…

Summers Best Thirst-Quencher: Coconut Water!!!

Coconut water has been popular as a “Health” beverage for a few years now and it is definitely here to stay, rather than just being a health fad. This is because this naturally isotonic drink is the REAL DEAL and delivers when it comes to nutrients and taste!

Natures Choice Coconut water comes from the juice found in the centre of a young green coconut and helps to nourish the flesh surrounding…

Build a Better Salad this Summer with Natures Choice!

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer! That means salads are now something we can look forward to more often instead of warming hearty soups and stews. People often associate pulses and legumes with more winter style dishes but the truth is they work amazingly well as a base for summer salads too!

Its easy to get stuck in a rut and end up churning out the same salad again…

What is bulgur wheat?

Bulgur wheat is basically whole-grain wheat  that has been cracked and partially pre-cooked. As a whole grain, it is a naturally high-fibre and low-fat food ingredient. Because it is a wheat, bulgur wheat is not suitable for those on a gluten-free diet, however for those of you who don’t have any issues with wheat it is a very versatile and easy way to use whole-grain.

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Our top 8 favourite Wholefoods!

At Natures Choice we don’t believe that there is one “Magic” food that can cure all. We do however believe that a balanced, junk free, wholefood diet gives your body the best chance to be as healthy as it can be. We also don’t believe in selling anything we feel will impact your health negatively and are always refining and improving our product offering. We do have our favorites though and here…

Terrific Teff! Explore the wonders of this Naturally Gluten Free flour!

The ancient grain making a comeback!

Teff is a fine grain—about the size of a poppy seed—that comes in a variety of colors, from white and red to dark brown which is grown predominantly in Ethiopia and Eritrea. The grain has a very mild, nutty flavor, and it packs a serious nutritional punch, with an excellent balance of amino acids, and is high in protein, calcium, and iron. Ground into flour,…

Spring Clean Your System!

Spring is definitely around the corner! And its a time we associate with birth, growth and cleansing. Just as we as we spring clean our homes, we should also spring clean our bodies. It’s the perfect time to change from winter warming foods to those that help the body naturally detox from those heavier more filling meals we generally enjoy during colder times.

Apart from changing our food habits…

Crazy about Coconut Flour!

At Natures Choice we do our best to bring you all the ingredients you need to keep a healthy kitchen. We are so excited about our Coconut flour and we stock both certified Organic and regular coconut flour.

What exactly is Coconut flour? Well is not technically “flour” in the sense you and I know but rather coconut solids that have been ground into a very fine powder. It has a mild coconut scent…

Make Your own Vegan Butter!

We get plenty of emails from our fans with recipes using our products so we can’t share all of them. However this one we thought particularly clever and we just HAD to share!

Whilst we are a company devoted to a plant based living ethos we do not push a Vegan or Vegetarian lifestyle. We want everyone to enjoy our beautiful products, however we are all aware of the impact that eating too many…

Why you should be baking with Almond Flour.

Almond flour is probably one of the most expensive naturally gluten free flours on the market – so why should you choose to use this flour made from ground almonds and not some other gluten free alternative?

Well firstly lets talk about the nutritional benefits – remember that Almond flour is really just made up of Almonds and of all tree nuts, almondsrank highest in protein, fiber, calcium,…

Why Chickpea Flour should be your new Gluten Free friend!

Also called gram flour, chickpea flour is naturally gluten free, and it’s also high in protein, iron and fibre. It has also gone through very little processing being that it is just ground-up chickpeas that are either raw or roasted.

This flour is not very well known in South African cuisine but beyond the health benefits, chickpea flour is remarkably versatile and has a subtle flavor, which…

Why Tahini? The Sesame Seed Superfood Butter!

If you’ve ever eaten hummus then chances are you’ve eaten Tahini as its a key ingredient in Tahini that gives it that distinctive flavour! It’s basically a sesame seed paste that’s similar to a nut butter but thinner in texture and more subtle in flavor. Tahini is a key ingredient in the classic chickpea dip but that doesn’t mean you should limit it to hummus, as it is spectacular in a broad…