When it comes to feeding kids, it’s not always smooth sailing. Between picky eaters and packed schedules, finding meals that are quick, tasty and nutritious can feel like navigating choppy waters. Luckily, the humble fish finger – celebrating its 70th birthday in 2025 – is here to save the day! Reel in convenience and flavour […]
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Work, school runs, lunchboxes and homework… the daily routine is back in full swing for South African families after the festive season. While every parent treasures family time, with memories of the holidays still fresh, the everyday grind can feel unrelenting. Juggling work, school, cooking, cleaning, homework, lunch prep, baths and bedtimes often leaves little
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Like everything else in modern life, the landscape of food, health and nutrition is always evolving. Every year, there’s a constant flood of new food and nutrition-related products, and a deluge of social media content on eating trends. There’s also a host of new nutrition studies and emerging research that helps us make sound choices
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January is the height of summer: our favourite season of sun-soaked days, balmy evenings and plenty of outdoor fun. It’s the time for South Africans to take to the beaches, to meet friends in scenic picnic spots and to light up those braai fires across the country. Central to this vibrant lifestyle is the enjoyment
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It’s the start of a new year, and many of us are setting health goals and aiming to live better. But with the lingering holiday mood, the temptation of our favourite comfort foods – warm pap, creamy samp and sweet malva pudding, to name just a few – can be hard to resist. While these
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The one and only Giraf Macadamia Milk range made a splash at the 2024 Food&Home Awards, snagging not just one but two accolades – silver and gold! As a newcomer to the market, Giraf Macadamia is already setting the bar high in South Africa’s growing plant-milk and beverage industry. Giraf Macadamia Original was awarded the
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Registered nutritionist Judith Johnson explains the fundamental importance of gut health for general well-being and the critical role fibre plays in healthy gut function: Did you know that Hippocrates proclaimed, “All disease begins in the gut,” nearly 2 500 years ago? He wasn’t wrong! One’s gut health is more important than we ever believed. It’s
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South Africa’s summer is undeniably one of the best. Even if you’re working during the festive season, weekends tend to feel like mini-holidays spent lounging by the pool or soaking up the sun seaside. However, this relaxed vibe often comes with a catch: easy, on-the-go lunches become the standard option. And let’s face it, these
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The festive season is a time for family fun, connection and delicious food, but it can also lead to overindulgence. Given the prevalence of heart disease in South Africa, Laager Rooibos partner dietitian Mbali Mapholi shares five essential tips to ensure a heart-healthy festive season. Enjoy a heart-healthy festive celebration “The festive season often sees
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The festive season is a time for indulgence, but it doesn’t have to mean unhealthy eating. With the right mindset and recipes, you can enjoy delicious treats and meals while sticking to healthy habits. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics, highlights that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) principles, which are widely recognised for
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