The festive season is here! It’s all about sharing wonderful times with family and friends, and of course, mouthwatering food. But let’s be honest: Between lavish dinners, decadent treats and holiday parties, balancing indulgence with healthy habits can feel like an impossible challenge. The good news? Sonal Ratan, dietician at FUTURELIFE®, says you don’t have […]
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With their glowing ruby-red hues, luscious shape, sweet juiciness and that special note of tartness, cherries are quite simply irresistible. Among the abundance of high-quality stone fruit grown in South Africa, cherries occupy a special niche, with a short window to enjoy the local season, which spans from late October to December. Freshly picked from
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Hinds Spices, a cherished name in South African kitchens for generations, has unveiled its new 200ml bottle value pack: combining convenience, freshness and sustainability with the bold flavours that have made it a household favourite. Convenient and sustainable packaging Designed for the modern kitchen, the 200ml bottles are 100% recyclable and perfect for refilling with
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With health and wellness trends on the rise and egg consumption increasing, many consumers are seeking the best eggs money can buy. But how do you choose the right box amid a shelf full of options? A box labeled ‘free-range’ may seem like the obvious choice – but do you know what that really means?
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With this being World Sugar Awareness Week, experts are sounding the alarm about excessive sugar intake in South Africa, where the average daily consumption far exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. South Africans consume between 12 and 24 teaspoons of sugar per day, well above the WHO’s recommended six teaspoons. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma
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Nothing captures the essence of summer like biting into the juicy freshness of a sun-ripened peach, nectarine or plum. In season, stone fruit is the perfect snack for long, sunny beach days; they add sensational flavour to salads and shine in an array of sweet and savoury dishes. But there’s one stone fruit combo you
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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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With the holiday season approaching, gifting ideas are becoming a top consideration for many – especially with the likes of Black Friday also nearing. While the temptation of fast fashion and international online retailers is strong due to their affordability, how much thought is being given to sustainable gifts that offer lasting value? Fortunately, South
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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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