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Omega-3s Fatty & fabulous

GETTING YOUR OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FROM REAL FOOD IS ALWAYS PREFERABLE TO SUPPLEMENTING. THESE SIMPLE RECIPES OFFER A DELICIOUS WAY TO DO IT.

HEMPSEED, the ingredient you never knew you needed!

THE SEEDS OF THE CANNABIS SATIVA PLANT ARE PACKED WITH PROTEIN AND OMEGA FATTY ACIDS. HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ADDING HEMPSEEDS TO YOUR DIET.

Jar MAGIC

PREPARING A MEAL IN ADVANCE AND STORING IT IN AGLASS JAR NOT ONLY MAKES IT LOOK BEAUTIFUL, BUT IT ALSO MAKES IT PORTABLE AND EASY TO ENJOY ANYWHERE FROM A SUNNY SUMMER PICNIC TO A WORK LUNCH AL DESKO.

ON THE REBOUND…to a fitter, healthier body

GET READY FOR A NEW ERA OF BOUNCING! THIS TIME AROUND, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MINI TRAMPOLINE, KNOWN AS A REBOUNDER.

NEW ON THE SCENE! POSTBIOTICS

AS OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GUT CONTINUES TO GROW, POSTBIOTICS (THE THIRD SIDE OF THE ‘BIOTICS TRIANGLE’, WITH PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS MAKING UP THE OTHER TWO) ARE HAVING A MOMENT. HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM.

❛Can I be low-carb and plant-based?❜

PLANT-BASED FOODS ARE BUSTING OUT OF HEALTH SHOPS AND INTO SUPERMARKETS. EVERYONE FROM CELEBS TO SOCCER MOMS IS TOUTING THE BENEFITS OF A GREENER DIET. BUT CAN IT WORK WITH A LOW-CARB LIFESTYLE?

WORKING FROM HOME HOW TO STAY ON TRACK

THE WORKING-FROM HOME LIFE CAN BE CHALLENGING. WE STARTED STRONG, BUT AFTER ALL THIS TIME OUR GOOD HABITS HAVE FALLEN BY THE WAYSIDE – IF NOT THE ‘WAIST SIDE’! LUCKILY, OUR EXPERTS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR GOALS.

One Simple Change

Diets almost always focus on what we eat, but there needs to be more emphasis on how we eat. Recent studies indicate that slow eating is a secret weight and health-boosting weapon.

Aim High And Go-Lo!

Diabetes and obesity levels in South Africa are at an all-time high. The GO-LO team decided they needed to create a solution that was sustainable, nutritious, and delicious enough to fill that crab shaped hole in our hearts.

Vital Vitamin E

Vitamin E has long been recognised as an essential nutrient for the proper functioning of many organs in the body. It has numerous health and cosmetic benefits.

32kg Lighter – And Bursting With Confidence!

When Celeste Cloete-Carolus started out on her low-carb journey, she wanted to inspire her eight-year-old daughter to always prioritise her own health. One year later, she and her family are reaping the benefits and telling their own inspiring story.

The Nitty Gritty Of Plant-Based Oestrogens

Flaxseed and soya beans are rich sources of phytoestrogens, plant compounds with numerous health benefits… but also side-effects.

Protein The Real Power Food

t’s all in the name: ‘Protein’ is derived from the greek word proteios, meaning ‘primary’, making it clear that this nutrient is top of the list when it comes to nutrition.

Probiotics, Yes! Probiotic Supplements, Not Necessarily

There’s much hype about the benefits of probiotic supplements, but what are they, and can they truly boost your health in a meaningful way? We asked three experts for advice.

Finding Food Freedom: How Tammy Conquered Her Eating Disorder By Going Low-Carb

When she weighed 42kg, Tammy Buitendach was admitted to the intensive care unit because of her eating disorder. It was low-carb living that saved her life, and has helped her to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.

Are Your Hormones Keeping You Up At Night?

Sleep and hormones work in tandem to keep our bodies moving and grooving – when they’re out of sync, so are we! Here’s how hormones influence your sleep, how sleep influences your hormones, and where weight loss fits into it all.

VIVA ESPANA!

Traditional Spanish food is rustic and robust in flavour. Classic dishes like paella, gazpacho and gambas are liberally flavoured with ingredients such as garlic, chorizo and smoked paprika. As the Spaniards say to wish you a good meal: Buen provecho!

Top 5 Health Benefits Of Eating Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia Nuts are a treasure trove of nutrients. Packed with good fats, vitamins and minerals, these tree nuts hold many health benefits. Here are six reasons to add this powerhouse ingredient to your shopping list.

Minimalist Chocolate - Maximum Taste

Minimalist Chocolate is a new local product launched by David Donde, founder of Truth Coffee, Cape Town’s renowned roastery and coffee shop. The chocolate is made with just two premium ingredients.

42kg Down Together For Jess & Corey!

Mother and son Jess and Corey Ornellas-Brand have been through a lot together, but when they decided to embark on their low-carb journey, their lives changed in ways they couldn’t have expected.

Getting It Right

A new book by professor Tim Noakes and journalist Marika Sboros takes a hard look at the real root causes of chronic lifestyle related diseases – and why the covid-19 pandemic has highlighted where the accepted medical approach to them goes wrong.

Odette's Favourite Recipe

Keep on track per serving

Back On Top – And 27kg Down!

Odette Dannhauser got caught up in the whirlwind of motherhood. With two small babies to care for and no time to herself, she soon found her own reflection in the mirror almost unrecognisable… that is, until she discovered the keto lifestyle.

The Eat Right Revolution

Your guide to living a longer, healthier life

Your Lane To A Healthier Body & Mind

Swimming is a great recreational activity, and as a bonus it’s also one of the best forms of exercise to achieve overall wellness.

How To Build Will Power

Balancing impulse with accountability can be a constant challenge. Luckily, you can motivate yourself to break through the barrier – and make the positive changes stay for good!

ADVICE Q&A

‘Can I use coconut sugar?’ and two other LCHF-related reader questions for clinical nutritionist Ruth Marcus

Raise Your Glass

Following a low-carb lifestyle doesn’t just mean watching what we eat – it’s easy to consume unhealthy carbs in drinks too! But that doesn’t mean you’re limited to water. Here are some refreshing beverages you can enjoy – guilt free!

Why Saturated Fat Is Good For You

Improved scientific methods support the fact that saturated fat is good for you and that sugar, processed carbs, inflammatory seed oils and trans fats cause heart disease.

When ‘Being Healthy' Becomes Unhealthy

Reading food labels, scrutinising ingredient lists, avoiding junk food and even cutting out grains, seed oils and sugar are all health-promoting habits. Those serious about wellness strive to get it right because they just feel better when they do. This is what keeps people making good food choices.