Health

So what’s the Wolf Diet really about?

Published on March 22, 2017

There has been a recent uproar in the media about the Wolf Diet. The main objective here is to only eat one meal a day, and that meal needs to be high in protein-heavy and fat. Let’s say you go with dinner. You’ll have to expel lunch and breakfast, as well as that last slice of chocolate mousse cake you...

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The surprising ingredient everyone is putting in their smoothies

Published on March 15, 2017

It seems that the health world has found yet another way to surprise us by making sneaking veggies into food a trend. Remember the days when adding spinach to a smoothie was the in-thing? This year it’s all about creamy cauliflower smoothies!

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Why it’s a good idea to think twice before brewing your second cup of coffee

Published on March 8, 2017

Every person has their own, unique relationship with coffee. To some it’s their morning wake-up call, to others it’s a friend enjoyed in good company, while others see it as their relaxed companion exuding warmth for the soul. No matter your connection, when and how much you drink may influence aspects of your life that your sleepy, coffee-staved body never...

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Wellness Wednesday: Celebrating Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

Published on March 1, 2017

Admit it. You’ve been caught with your hands in the peanut butter jar. Even we can often be seen walking around the office with a teaspoon and peanut butter jar in hand; it’s just that good! But do you know what’s even better? There is a whole day dedicated to our mutual love for this spreadable, nutty goodness: Happy Peanut...

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How to make the most of your workout – with food

Published on February 24, 2017

Yes, we like to indulge, but here at MyKitchen, we are a happily healthy team of fitness enthusiasts. During the week, when we know we are heading to the gym after work, our meals are, more often than not, aimed at optimising our exercise time, and I thought I’d share some of top tips with all of you.

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A burning question: How to prevent heartburn

Published on February 22, 2017

That dreaded fiery burn that comes to pester you after a meal is enough to make you swear off spicy flavours and any drink that worsens the heart burning effects. Although there are common culprits who are to blame for the discomfort, there are also easy lifestyle remedies that can help ease the pain.

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There’s no sugar-coating the negative effects of free sugar on our health

Published on February 15, 2017

By now we know the addictive nature of sugar and many of us are still falling prey to it. The kick we get from having a sugary bite releases our happy hormones, opioids and dopamine, that have both been linked to the same addictive nature of drugs like cocaine. So, in knowing the grip that sugar has on us and...

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How to have your wine and drink it too – on a calorie budget

Published on February 8, 2017

As South Africans, we cannot pass up a good glass of wine. Especially in summer, after a long work week. But what does having fun at happy hour mean for our waists? We’ve partnered up with CyberCellar to decipher the calorie and carb count of our favourite sips to see which ones fit best into our New Year’s resolution healthy...

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Musings inspired by the Scandinavians

Published on February 1, 2017

Take a quick search of hygge on the internet and you’ll find thousands of images of cosy fires, cups of hot chocolate and fluffy blankets. This Danish word (pronounced ‘hoo-guh’) takes centre-stage as a way of life when it comes to mindful living. But as 2017 is still trying to grasp this foreign word, there is already a new kid...

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An egg-cellent question: What’s the deal with eggs?

Published on January 25, 2017

What would our baked goods be without the binding power of an egg? What would breakfast be without that scrambled or fried egg on toast? Eggs are pretty awesome, yet there’s still debate as to whether or not this versatile protein source is a healthy part of our diets.

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