Do sustainable fishing practices and the plight of the oceans due to global warming impact how and where you buy your fish? In short, it should. However, the ‘save our oceans’ conversation can be complicated and overwhelming so this episode aims to unpack it and empower you to make better choices. Our host, Redi Tlhabi, explores if there’s such a thing as sustainable seafood, what the Woolworths sustainable seafood journey looks like and how South African fisherwomen are getting the recognition they deserve. Join Redi as she discovers enlightening information that will reveal what you can do ..read more

Tired of toxic diet culture and the constant pressure to try the latest fads? Join the club! In this very relatable episode of the ‘Food for Thought’ podcast, our host, Redi Tlhabi, demystifies the overwhelming world of healthy eating. Be liberated by this conversation as Redi explores topics such as the ‘health at every size’ revolution, intuitive eating, and ditching ‘dieting’ for a more holistic approach to nourishing both mind and body. This episode’s guests represent an array of women who have endured societal pressure to eat and look a certain way but fought back. They share their know ..read more

There’s no doubt that milk is very important in South African culture but at what cost? Which side of the milk debate are you on? Or are you still weighing up the facts and opinions? Plant-based mylks are rising in popularity and with good reason. If you find yourself in that boat, what considerations should be made when choosing a dairy alternative? Our ever-curious host, Redi Tlhabi, explores the nuances of the great milk debate in this episode of Food For Thought. She touches on a myriad of points from the common misconceptions around lactose intolerance to the alarming reality of almond ..read more

Can a vegan diet help save the planet? What about the people who don’t want to give up meat but want to do their part? Is there a better solution for everyone? In episode 3 of the Woolworths ‘Food For Thought’ podcast, Redi Thlabi goes on another investigative journey to find the answers to these pertinent questions and more. She explores veganism, vegetarianism and flexitarianism with Chef Mokgadi Itsweng and the futuristic world of lab-grown meat with Tasneem Karodia, Co-founder and COO at Mzansi Meat. She chats to Catherine Bothner, head of consumer insights and trends at Woolworths Food w ..read more

Have you ever wondered what we’ll be eating in 50 years? Will there be any fish left in the ocean? Will we be vegan or survive on hi-tech supplements or on bugs and cacti? Will it be possible to feed our planet’s growing population with our resources under threat as they are? In episode 2 of “Food For Thought”, host Redi Tlhabi takes us on another exciting food journey to explore these big questions. Featuring some of the leading voices in food and innovation right now, we hear from trends forecaster, Hannerie Visser and head chef and owner of Emazulwini restaurant, Mmabatho Molefe, amongst o ..read more

Have you every wondered why so much packaging is used in grocery stores? Why is more not being done to eliminate the waste we produce as a society? What are supermarkets doing – if anything – to reduce the plastic that ends up in landfills? In the pilot episode of “Food for Thought”, Redi Tlhabi goes on an investigative journey to to discover the big, small and unexpected stories that are gripping the global food landscape. Redi’s journey of discovery is one every South African needs to take in the face of the recycling debate and on the way to creating a circular economy. Instead of feeling ..read more