The way we think about weight loss today is a clear shift away from traditional dieting. While medications like GLP-1 have become a major talking point, they are just one part of a broader change in how people are approaching their health. Today, the focus is no longer only on eating less or cutting out […]
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Weaning is one of the most exciting milestones in a baby’s development as they begin exploring new tastes, textures and nutrients that support growth, brain development and lifelong eating habits. For many parents, however, it can also feel overwhelming, with questions around when to start, what to feed and how to get it right. Mbali
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If there is one lesson that years of working across this industry have reinforced, it is that real life rarely goes according to plan. Many pregnancies are unplanned or happen sooner than expected. At the same time, women are juggling professional responsibilities, family life, financial pressures and, all too often, limited access to a diverse,
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Are mealtimes with your kids turning into a battleground? We get it – it’s tough. But fear not, because we have the perfect solution for you. Alula GOLD Kid is the delicious answer, with goodness and nutrients your little ones require for their growing needs. Alula GOLD Kid’s 4-in-1 nutritional support is a game-changer: Alula
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Jake Axelrod, founder and creative director of METALAB, didn’t set out to build a traditional supplement company. “I never felt like I truly belonged in this category,” he says. “Instead of trying to fit in, we chose to do the exact opposite.” In 2020, he started METALAB with personal savings, a deep curiosity and a
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For many families today, food choices aren’t just about taste – they’re about trust. What used to be simple snack decisions now require careful label reading, school policy awareness and constant consideration of allergies and sensitivities. With food allergies affecting an estimated 2 to 3 out of every 100 children in South Africa – and
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When it comes to packing nutritious lunchboxes that kids will actually enjoy, the key is not to take away the fun of eating, but to recreate the textures and flavours they love using ingredients that truly fuel their bodies. Parents don’t want their child’s lunch to feel ‘boring’, and luckily there are plenty of ways
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A healthy lifestyle does not mean you have to play an organised sport or follow a gym routine. There are so many other ways that South Africans can embrace an active lifestyle – which is the most powerful choice you can make for your overall health. The combination of moving more, conscious eating and getting
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Starting solids is often painted as a neat, milestone-driven journey. In reality? It’s more of a winding road full of pauses, surprises and the occasional mess on the ceiling. Here’s what many parents aren’t always told about feeding babies and young children, and why that’s perfectly okay: 1. Smooth isn’t a stage you ‘outgrow’ overnight
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Gone are the days of the simple PB&J lunches many of us grew up with. Today’s lunchboxes look very different, not just because parents want healthier meals but because many kids simply can’t eat what we once took for granted. According to Professor Claudia Gray, a paediatrician and allergologist at the Kids Allergy Centre and
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