Postdoctoral fellow Dr Taskeen Docrat from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology has won first prize at the recent Virtual Postdoctoral Research Summit. She won the prize for the best elevator pitch on this topic: The Abili “Tea” Of Rooibos to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease. “The protective functions of the widely consumed Rooibos herbal tea are…
As we head for the holidays, you might be considering ways to drop a few kilos on the road to a healthier lifestyle. In a recent article on MSN Lifestyle, Rooibos tea was listed as one of 5 top teas to drink when trying to lose weight. What makes rooibos tea particularly good for your…
This festive season local brewers and mixologists are making the most of South Africa’s rich plant life, by using indigenous ingredients when developing unique beverages for local and international markets. Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council said the value of indigenous plants are starting to be recognised globally. “There is a growing…
Laager Rooibos has shared a few tips with consumers on how they can enjoy a healthier festive season this holiday period. December is traditionally a time to relax the dietary restrictions and let loose, but with health taking centre stage this year, it’s important to maintain a good balance heading into the 2020 festive season.…
Local researchers who study medicinal plants are turning to Rooibos as a potential treatment for COVID-19. South Africa has a long history of using medicinal plants as effective treatments against a range of ailments. The researchers have identified unique bioactive compounds in Rooibos that could be effective in treating the symptoms brought on by the…
A recent article in the Brakpan Herald hailed Rooibos as one of the best treats to give to your little ones if they are picky eaters. Although every child has their own preferences when it comes to taste, the article argues that Rooibos is so versatile that most children enjoy it. Seeing as Summer is…
Your little one’s delicate skin needs a lot of pampering when it comes to body care products. More sensitive, porous, dryer and more vulnerable to infections than adult skin, your baby’s skin needs body creams and washes that are safe and kind to their soft skin. A true South African favourite, Rooibos as a skincare…
Decades of local and international research into Rooibos’ anti-diabetic properties confirms its effectiveness at improving sugar levels when used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle and should form part of a holistic strategy to tackle the disease say experts. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), an estimated 4.5 million South African adults are likely…
IOL recently spoke with Mbali Mapholi, an established dietician, to help them pick the trendiest superfoods and explains why they will be getting all the attention in 2021. Mapholi included Rooibos as one of the top superfood products to look out for next year. For the longest time Rooibos tea had taken a back seat…
As we approach the end of the year, many students and scholars are gearing up to write their final exams. This year, it can be said that those in the final stretch of their academic life will have even more stress, seeing as most studies were put on hold for some time and moved online…
