We all recognise the importance of a balanced diet, but why does protein always seem to get special attention? Protein isn’t only important for sports enthusiasts, it’s a critical component in every diet. Here’s why – it plays a crucial role in muscle protein synthesis and repair, supports weight management, and plays an important role […]
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A healthy amount of short-term stress could help children and teens, like adults, to focus on and reach their goals. However, chronic stress has never been good for anyone. It can lead to long term mental and physical health problems, including anxiety and depression, as well as highblood pressure, a weaker immune system, obesity and
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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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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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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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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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