Health Articles

Do you know that anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency in the world? When there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to body tissues, anaemia occurs, and this can have devastating effects, particularly to the groups who are most susceptible:...

We all know that there is a negative stigma surrounding certain processed foods, especially those that deliver too much sugar, saturated fat, sodium or calories. However, some processing actually improves the nutritional benefits of foods. The difference is in the details, and...

As the cost of living continues to climb, more and more South Africans are feeling the pinch of rapidly shrinking household budgets. Having to stretch grocery money to put wholesome dinners on the family table every night can be a real challenge, but we have good news: creating...

We share healthy lunch ideas for work, all geared towards making your workdays healthier and happier, while simultaneously benefitting your overall health.

Everyone deserves a joyous little treat from time to time. At Ola, we therefore strive to ensure our products offer something for everyone: whether you prefer biting or licking, scooping or munching, sweet or sour, or all of the above. Our aim is to offer the yummiest ice creams...

Lately the term ‘plant forward’ has popped up in Internet articles and conversations about nutrition. But what does a plant-forward eating style entail? How does it differ from a plant-based diet, or from being a vegan or vegetarian?

Pumpkin and Broad Beans are complimentary vegetables that bring heartiness to any meal.

This Sweet Potato Pizza recipe is the perfect dinner delight to make for your loved ones, or even as a wholesome and scrumptious starter before that weekend braai you’ve been planning. With spinach, sundried tomato, and creamy feta flavours, and creatively incorporating the new...

To lay the foundation for healthy school lunches, it’s vital to understand a balanced diet for kids. See how school lunches can be redefined to be healthier.

Over the years international nutrition activists have increasingly acknowledged access to adequate food, health, and nutritional care as essential human rights embedded in international human rights laws. The right to adequate food was first recognised as a fundamental human...

Everyone looks forward to the festive season in South Africa – it’s that special time when we can relax in the sun after a long year, and enjoy wonderful summer feasts with family and friends.

Read more about how Salt Reduction is used to Prevent Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease.