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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Sourdough has become one of those foods people talk about with almost mystical admiration, but behind the aroma is everyday value. Whether baked at home or brought in through products like Sunbake’s new Sourdough Buns, it has become more than just ‘trendy bread’. It’s a different way of preparing and experiencing meals. But what makes
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For decades, we were taught to fear fat, moderate protein and build our diets around carbohydrates. The famous food pyramid shaped school curriculums, hospital menus, public health messaging and our sense of what ‘healthy eating’ looks like. Now, in one decisive shift, that model has been turned on its head. The newly inverted food pyramid
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As we step into 2026, health and wellness continue to evolve beyond quick fixes and fitness fads. Leading sports nutrition brand Nutritional Performance Labs shares nine evidence-based habits that can reshape how you approach your wellbeing this year. 1. Get your steps in ‘Sitting is the new smoking’ may sound dramatic, but prolonged sitting genuinely
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The hottest month of the year is upon us, which means increasing fluid intake. While many adults are conscious of this need, hydration remains one of the most underestimated pillars of child health, with particular attention required in summer. “Food often takes centre stage in nutrition discussions, but the role of hydration is every bit
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Every afternoon, it’s the same story: Kids arrive home or climb into the car after school and announce they’re starving. Like they haven’t eaten anything all day. Despite the carefully packed lunchbox. Despite the snacks. Despite the backup snacks. For parents juggling homework, lifts to practice and dinner prep, that post-school hunger can be confusing
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Each January, detox diets surge as part of the annual post-holiday reset. A United States study published in Nutrients found that around 26% of consumers have tried a juice cleanse or detox programme, underscoring how entrenched detox culture has become. Although the data is US-based, experts suggest the trend mirrors behaviour seen in many countries
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