What to have in your first aid kit at home
What to put in your home First Aid Kit A first aid kit is a good decision for every home, but there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to these kits. There are certain factors to take into account when building your own home kit. When deciding what to include in your first aid kit, […]
The benefits and myths of lemon water
Should you drink lemon water? Lemon water, one of the latest health trends, has people swearing by the benefits of a simple fruit and water mixture. There are even diets based entirely on lemons, but does it live up to the hype? Drinking this concoction in the morning is believed to promote digestion, help weight […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Understanding Breast Cancer Breast Cancer affects millions of women across the globe. According to statistics from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) 2014, the top five cancers affecting women in South Africa are: breast cancer cervical cancer colorectal cancer uterine cancer lung cancer Approximately 19.4 million women aged 15 years and older live at-risk of being […]
Meatless Monday Motivations
What is Meatless Monday? The Meatless Monday trend has grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years and has led many people to adopting a fully vegan diet. Surviving on a diet devoid of animal products – including meat, eggs and cheese – does not seem appealing, but the reality of it is […]
Let’s talk about Banting
What is Banting? By now, you would not just have heard of this magical diet – you would have seen the miraculous results some people are boasting. Yes, people have managed to lose a lot of weight quickly by following the Banting diet, but that doesn’t mean that it’s healthy or recommended for everyone. It […]