South African summers are made for good food with big flavour and freshness, and there are few pairings more effortlessly delicious than stone fruit and cheese. Juicy peaches, nectarines and plums bring freshness, delicate aromas, natural sweetness and juiciness while cheese adds saltiness, creaminess and depth. Together, they meet in the middle: bright, balanced and […]
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With the festive season in full swing, rooibos is finding new life across the summer table: from chilled drinks to flavour-packed starters, mains and desserts. Once a familiar comfort, it’s now proving itself to be one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Award-winning cookbook author and independent health-focused food consultant Heleen Meyer has been experimenting
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The festive season is all about family, food and fun – but it’s also the time when our digestive systems work overtime. Between rich meals, travel stress and the occasional overindulgence, your gut can easily fall out of balance. That’s where probiotics step in. “You don’t need to wait until January to think about your
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Birthday parties, Halloween, playdates and rugby games… these are the simple joys that define childhood. But for many South African children living with diabetes, those moments come with extra checklists, calculations and quiet worries that most of their friends never have to think about. “Childhood should be about carefree fun and discovery, not constant health
Summer brings many joys: long, warm days, a more outdoorsy lifestyle, and a renewed sense of freedom and energy. All we need to add is a cherry on top. Fortunately, summer is also the season for stone fruit, and South Africa happens to produce a splendid variety of locally grown, top-quality cherries. These glossy, jewel-like
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Pop quiz: What’s packed with fibre and nutrients, supports heart health, and is probably already in your kitchen? If you said ‘whole grains’, congratulations – 10/10! “It may not be trending as a ‘superfood’ on social media, but whole grains could just be one of the most underrated nutritional powerhouses in your diet,” says Roslynn
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Velobiotics is a science-led wellness company on a simple mission: to help your gut (your ‘second brain’) actually get the good bacteria it needs every single day. Founded by medical professionals and built on over 15 years of research and development (R&D) in partnership with South Africa’s Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, Velobiotics is
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Life moves fast, and Rhodes Quality has created something to keep up with you: an exciting new Power Smoothie range. Whether you’re conquering your morning run, powering through afternoon meetings or keeping the kids happy at school or on weekend adventures, these 100% fruit and vegetable smoothies bring goodness to every moment. Rooted in the
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There’s something magical about mealtimes made just for the little ones. That’s why Eskort, South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork producer, is excited to introduce Eskort Kiddos: the country’s first-ever pork range created especially for children aged 3 to 13. Thoughtfully crafted for curious taste buds and busy family lives, Eskort Kiddos brings together fun, flavour
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Every year on 14 November, World Diabetes Day highlights one of the fastest growing health challenges worldwide. Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), it aims to increase awareness of the disease and its global impact. The numbers are sobering. The IDF estimates that worldwide, 589 million adults
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