Health
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Are You Really Hungry?
You’d think true hunger is something we’d have evolved to recognise instinctively – but we haven’t. In fact, we often find it difficult to distinguish between real hunger and a host of other things, like thirst or boredom.
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Q & A
‘I suffer from severe eczema, what foods should I eat?’ and two other reader questions for our clinical nutritionist, Ruth Marcus.
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Get A GRIP
The ancient art of jiu-jitsu is about more than getting a good workout (although you’re bound to work up a sweat). It also teaches you about strategy and self-defence, even if your opponent has a clear weight or size advantage – after all, jiu-jitsu was not designed for the strong; it was designed for the smart.
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For The Love Of It
From Farmers’ Markets to fighting cancer, this Funky Ouma knows a thing or two about good nutrition – along with how to spice up your next dinner!
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The Good Fats!
Most meal plans advocate a diet that includes good amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, with some even suggesting supplementation. But what exactly are these hero compounds, and how should we consume them for optimal health benefits?
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Inspiration: In Control
After struggling to fall pregnant for nine long years, Vangile Manzini received more bad news: she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. The trauma took its toll, and her weight ballooned to 106kg. Now 20kg lighter, she shares how an LCHF lifestyle saved her life.
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Inspiration: 25kg Down And Happier Than Ever!
Debi Malherbe’s six-year low-carb journey set her free from a lifetime of calorie counting and food weighing. These days, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and whipping up delicious meals with her favourite LCHF ingredients.
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What The Perfect Plate Should Look Like
Stocking the fridge with all the right foods and cooking your meals from scratch are both positive steps in the right direction. But you might be undoing all your good work when it comes to dishing up.
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Best Idea: Swiss Chard
When it comes to nutrient-loaded leafy greens, swiss chard – also known as ‘silverbeet’, ‘spinach beet’ or ‘mangold’ – packs a serious punch. Vitamin k is swiss chard’s hero ingredient, just a cup of these greens contains a whopping 716% of the required daily intake.
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6 Ways To Go From Negative To Positive
Studies show that a negative mindset can stop you reaching your potential. It’s not as simple as putting a smile on your face and ignoring the negatives, but you can shut down that inner pessimist to reach your goals.
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Eat This, Not That
Cheese croutons are a delicious carb-free alternative to enjoy with your soup this winter. Add some toasted seeds and nuts for extra crunch.
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Farm To Cart
An online shop at eco-friendly grocery store, Buyfresh.co.za, is just like shopping at a farmers’ market! You can do your weekly buy-in with just a few clicks – minus the environmental guilt – and support local farmers. Welcome to the future of grocery shopping.
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What Is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance often operates in ‘stealth mode’ and then goes undiagnosed – in other words, you could be insulin resistant and just not know it...
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My Big Fat Greek Feast
Eating like a greek is all about sharing a meal from different delicious plates and bowls. The best part is that greek food is naturally low in carbohydrates and nutritious to boot!
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To Die For
These easy-to-make chocolate treats will put an end to even the worst cravings. Make sure to use good quality 85–90% chocolate or be on the lookout for Afrikoa’s sugar-free chocolate, sweetened with stevia and erythritol.
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10kg Down And More Confident Than Ever!
After losing the weight she had been battling with since her teens, Debra Maritz has managed to keep it off for nearly a decade.
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Peanuts: Yay Or Nay?
Thanks to their multiple health benefits, their relatively low-carb and high-fat content, nuts and seeds are a popular choice for those following a low-carb or paleo lifestyle. This is great news for all the peanut butter lovers… right? Well, not necessarily.
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the heat IS ON!
EXPERIENCE YOGA LIKE YOU’VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: IN A WARM COCOON. FEEL YOUR BODY (AND YOUR MIND) OPEN UP INSIDE AN INFLATABLE POD HEATED TO 37 DEGREES.
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ALL ABOUT autophagy
Here’s how to ‘declutter’ your body on a cellular level through fasting.
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EASY AS PIE
Thought you'd seen the last of those flaky golden crusts and hearty gooey fillings when you starting eating low-crab? Think again...
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100kg DOWN FOR THE JOEL FAMILY!
After 40-odd years of battling to lose weight, Natalie and Howard Joel knew that it was time to make a serious lifestyle change. Together, they committed to eating low-carb, and the dramatic results speak for themselves.
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All About Salads Healthy & Greens
Not too keen on your veggies? This will change your mind!
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How To Restore Good Gut Bacteria
Microbiota are important guests – we should treat them well!
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Pound It Out!
The ultimate Rebel workout has finally come to South Africa.Forget electronic pop beats paired with complicated choreography,we’re talking old school.
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'Just Hang In There And Tell Yourself You Are Worth It!'
ONE MORNING, TEENAGER WERNER GUNTHER WOKE UP AND DECIDED HE’D HAD ENOUGH OF BEING THE ‘FAT’ KID. HE LOST 54KG IN 10 MONTHS.
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Treat Yourself
GIZELLE LOOTS, FORMER STUNT DOUBLE AND PERSONAL TRAINER, STARTED BANTING BAKER GIGI IN SEPTEMBER 2016, AFTER HER EXPERIMENT WITH BANTING-FRIENDLY BREAD SPARKED AN INTEREST IN CREATING LOW-CARB BAKED GOODS AND TREATS.
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Turn Up The Heat
HOT YOGA IS INTENSIVE BUT IT HELPS WITH WEIGHT LOSS AND STRESS RELIEF, INCREASES ENERGY AND STRENGTH AND TONES THE BODY.
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Volume 23
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What Are The Effects Of A Raised Insulin Level?
And other obesity related questions for Dr schoonbee.
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July 2017
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My Number One Rule Is That Everything I Do,I Do For Myself
Anwyn Hawkings tells us about her journey to better health.
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July 2017
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Diet & Acne – The Connection
Acne is not just a skin condition:it’s a whole-system condition.
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