Over 30% of adults in South Africa live with high blood pressure, which is responsible for one in every two strokes and two in every five heart attacks, according to The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa. Conventional wisdom attributes hypertension primarily to excessive salt intake – but this may only be one of the […]
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The pilot episode of a new series, Chew on This, by the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has launched this month with a focus on how major food corporations are impacting consumers’ rights to nutritious food. The first episode, “How is Big Food violating our right to healthy food?”, sparks a crucial debate on the pressing issue
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Dibber International Preschools, a leader in early childhood education based on the Nordic model and international standards, is having an Open Day on 11 May 2024. This event, held at all Dibber schools, will offer parents a unique opportunity to learn more about the preschools’ educational philosophy including a holistic approach to child nutrition and development.
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During winter, nourishing the gut with wholefoods and superfoods is important to support the immune system, maintain digestive health and provide essential nutrients that can combat seasonal illnesses and promote overall well-being – including keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Nicole Sherwin from Eco Diva Natural shares this recipe for a nourishing winter superfood soup
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FULFIL, a global leading brand in delicious and nutritious snacking, has launched in South Africa. Its range of indulgent Chocolate Protein Bars with zero guilt combines decadent taste with functional nutrition, and has revolutionised the snacking game for health-conscious and ‘chocaholic’ consumers across the world – and now hopes to do the same in South
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With a mission to be a sustainable leader in the development and production of high-quality healthier alternative oils, Southern Oil (SOILL) continues to champion the benefits of canola oil as the go-to choice for consumers. “We are proud to promote canola oil as a cooking oil alternative for the health-conscious consumer,” says Morne Botes, commercial
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With an abundance of good weather, scenic outdoor environments and a national culture infused with a love of sports, it’s not surprising that active lifestyles are important to many South Africans. Gym, walking and hiking, running, cycling and swimming, soccer, tennis and, lately, padel are popular pastimes helping us keep fit and offering welcome respite from
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From sunrise to sunset, no water or food for long hours. Then, breaking the fast at sunset, followed by one to two more meals before dawn. Meals during Ramadan are often more abundant and richer than usual, consumed at unusual hours of the night. As the sacred month of Ramadan has come to an end,
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This year’s World Health Day theme was “My Health, My Right”: a powerful message reminding us of our collective responsibility to ensure universal access to essential healthcare. While it’s important to remember that this is a critical aspect of healthcare, the real starting point for good health is what we choose to put on our plate.
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Nutriburst – an international, sugar-free, vegan vitamin gummy brand designed for both adults and children – has just launched in South Africa. This delicious and nutritious range of products is designed to address key health concerns using high-quality, plant-based ingredients with innovative technologies that increase absorption and bioavailability. Brought to you by Phytoceutics®, one of
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