What is the Keto Diet? 5 pros and cons of this weight-loss plan
The keto diet seems to be all the rage right now. With so many people boasting about its benefits, you may be tempted to jump on the bandwagon. However, before beginning a new diet, it's always a good idea to do your research and weigh...
Apple Cider Vinegar and it’s health benefits
Apple cider vinegar is a popular item on nearly every ‘burn fat fast’ or ‘how to stop hair loss’ list on the internet - and for a good reason. As an age-old home remedy, the vinegar has been used as a preservative and a disinfectant, besides...
Making Christmas meals healthier
Traditional Christmas meals can seriously derail all attempts at healthy living. Plates get piled high with five different kinds of meat dripping in fat and gravy, yellow rice that you haven't seen all year, golden roast potatoes all crispy on the outside and oily within,...
Salt: Do you eat too much?
Having salt in your food is necessary, but the amount of salt consumed has to be monitored. Salt not only adds flavour to any dish, but it is essential for nerve function, muscle function and to maintain water and mineral balance. However, regardless of these functions,...
What is the elimination diet?
The elimination diet is a controversial topic, with many questioning the effectiveness, or at least the legitimacy of the results. The diet isn’t aimed at losing weight or getting fit, but it is the elimination of foods from the diet to pinpoint any allergies or...
Exercise vs Medication – Best way to lower blood pressure
Regulating your blood pressure is extremely important. If you have been diagnosed with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), your doctor will most likely order immediate lifestyle changes and prescribe a combination of medications to get your body back on track. High blood pressure can be linked to...
Uses and benefits of Green Tea and Matcha
Green Tea and matcha, which is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, are known for their benefits when drunk as a warm beverage. However, there are many other uses for this efficacious antioxidant treat. What is the difference between green tea...
The Mediterranean diet – and how it could change your life
Diets are a dime a dozen these days, with medical professionals swearing by certain ways of eating and methods of staying fit and healthy. There is the Atkins Diet, Banting and even Intermittent Fasting at the top of the mainstream list of favourites – and...
The best juice recipes to get you through the summer
Staying well-hydrated in the heat of South African summers is very important, but not everyone loves drinking water. Many find it hard to adhere to the prescribed eight glasses a day and find water tasteless and bland. If you own a good quality blender and want...
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...
