SA Food & Medicine
Famous red tea endemic to SA with zero caffeine
Rooibos
Plant group highest in dietary fiber
Legumes/Beans
Primary clinical focus of Culinary Medicine
Food as Medicine
SA tree known as the "Tree of Life"
Baobab
Spinach has more absorbable iron than lentils
False
SA vegetable relish packed with veggies & spices
Chakalaka
Key compound in turmeric enhanced by black pepper
Curcumin
Term for tailoring diet to prevent chronic disease
FIM
Wild herb commonly used to soothe digestive issues
Mint/Ginger
Cooking veggies always destroys their nutrients
False
Traditional SA grain high in polyphenols
Sorghum/Millet
Antioxidant class giving berries deep pigments
Anthocyanins
Example of "food as care" in SA healthcare
Food gardens
African fruit high in Vitamin C used in local treats
Marula
Rooibos contains unique antioxidants not in other teas
True