The festive season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness, but it can also bring with it sleepless nights, indulgent meals and stress – leaving you feeling less than your radiant best. Puffy eyes, brain fog and lethargy are common holiday complaints, but with a few non-toxic, natural tips, you can glide through the […]
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With this being World Sugar Awareness Week, experts are sounding the alarm about excessive sugar intake in South Africa, where the average daily consumption far exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. South Africans consume between 12 and 24 teaspoons of sugar per day, well above the WHO’s recommended six teaspoons. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma
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Research by the World Health Organization has found that much of a child’s health and well-being later on in life depends on what happens during the early childhood development phase. The formative years between the ages of 0 and 8 have a profound impact on a child’s holistic development. Apart from factors such as a
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Modern life, with its never-ending demands and expectations for constant high performance, is challenging the tradition of three balanced meals a day. This is increasingly true for the younger generations, who are reporting far more frequent snacking throughout the day as a replacement for the breakfast, lunch and supper regime. There are also those intentionally
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During World Vegan Month this November, we notice how plant-based eating and the vegan lifestyle have become increasingly popular, and how many misconceptions still surround it. Whether the swop has happened for health, environmental or animal welfare reasons, veganism is as diverse and flexible as the people who adopt it, and there are different things
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I Love Uju, renowned for its high-quality, pure honey gummies, has launched two tantalising new flavours: Strawberry and Blueberry. These additions promise to enhance the brand’s unique product line with fresh, fruity notes, offering consumers a delightful twist on their favourite treat. The Strawberry and Blueberry honey gummies are crafted to combine the rich, natural
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When supporting muscle growth, recovery and overall fitness goals, not all protein powders are created equal. Choosing a protein powder should come down to two essentials: quality and taste, and it should be crafted to support your fitness results without the usual digestive discomforts that can come with whey products. Here’s why understanding ‘your whey’
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It’s an integral part of South African culture to thoroughly enjoy the summer season with its long holiday period over December and into the new year. Hot days and warm nights are the ideal settings for enjoying the outdoor-focused lifestyles that give us so many more opportunities to be physically active and to unleash our
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The fourth episode of the Healthy Living Alliance’s (HEALA) thought-provoking web series, Chew on This, is now available. Titled “Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?”, this episode critically examines the health promotion levy (HPL) on sugary beverages, introduced to reduce sugar consumption and improve public health. The panel of experts explores whether the sugar
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Have you ever had a ‘gut feeling’ about something? It turns out, our intuition may be more grounded in science than we thought. Ongoing research shows a fascinating connection between our digestive health and mental well-being. As a leader in functional nutrition, FUTURELIFE® highlights the role nutrition can play in promoting mental health. Sonal Ratan,
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