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"Gut Health" has sort of become a buzzword in recent years, but what does it really mean? Our digestive tract (the intestines) consists of microorganisms that maintain the health of our gut. Therefore, when we refer to 'improving gut health' it means how we help these microorganisms aka "gut microbiome" or "gut flora"

Feeling fatigued daily is one of the most common health issues that an adult has to deal with, next to diabetes & hypertension. We have a solution!

A brief introduction to the main Villain: Diabetes Mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses up Blood sugar also referred to as Glucose. Glucose is vital to your health because it’s an important source of energy for the cells that make up our muscles & tissues. It’s also our brain’s main fuel.

Cloves are the whole flower buds from Eugenia Caryophyllus tree, a member of the Myrtle family. They are native to the Maluku Islands (or Moluccas) in Indonesia, but the spice is now commonly used around the world. Cloves are best known as a sweet and aromatic spice, but they have also been used as food preservatives and health remedies for centuries. Found in both...

Fatigue is a commonly experienced condition that affects individuals in quite distinct ways; some may struggle keeping themselves awake as the end of the day gets closer. But others remain in a constant state of fatigue that can last months! The severity can ultimately affect pretty much everything; from day-to-day activities, to concentrating, thinking or even our performance at work. In the long run, chronic...

As we have now said goodbye to the sunshine and head towards greyer, darker days, many of us will be wondering how to keep our immune systems healthy and happy. Now, more than ever before, it’s crucial that we care for our bodies and give them plenty of TLC (Tender Loving Care) to help protect ourselves from viruses, nasties and other germs. Want to...

"Tanzanian agripreneur Darpan Pindolia is trying to balance local production with global offerings. The versatile earth in East Africa is his calling card to international success in regenerative farming." Our facility is based in Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam, where all our value addition takes place. Dhow's ultimate moto is to really ask; "Where your food comes from?" Darpan, our founder says; "Whether you are well...

Diabetes is a complex metabolic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is multifaceted and characterised by a collection of metabolic diseases in which an individual has high levels of blood glucose over an extended period of time. This can further result in the onset of other conditions, including heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney failure, foot ulcers and damage to the eyes. There...

Curcuma longa or turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine and cuisine for its healing properties. Today, it has gained massive popularity and is  widely used in foods and supplements as a way to promote health. You can find it added to almost everything, from “golden” lattes, to yellow crisps, to aromatic curries.  The remedial benefits of turmeric are attributed to...