Published on December 17, 2016

Summer is officially here in all its balmy glory! With it comes beach days and plenty of skin-baring outfits that have many of us worried about those extra brownie(s) we scoffed down during winter. From there, the simple click of a button will open up a plethora of trendy diets and ‘foolproof’ weight-loss tricks to get your bod summer-ready in...

Published on December 14, 2016

When yet another customer in front of you in the queue orders a cappuccino with almond milk instead of regular cow’s milk, can you not also but wonder how the trend for milk alternatives has become so popular? And should you also be drinking them?

Published on December 10, 2016

Whether it’s the nostalgic feeling of dipping a home-made rusk into a cup of sweet tea or the comfort of digging into a bowl of cheesy nachos after a tough day, we all have that one, two (maybe more like 5..) treats that we can’t see bidding farewell in pursuit of better health. The good news is that we can...

Published on November 30, 2016

The school holidays are nearing, your annual leave is just around the corner, and with the festive season in full swing who doesn’t want a homemade biscuit or two to share in the name of love, family and cosy celebration? Come January, grandma’s Christmas cookies might have overstayed their welcome leaving your jeans just a little tighter than they were...

Published on November 29, 2016

Perhaps you’ve heard about free radicals and antioxidants before, but are unsure as to what they are, what they do and why you should take note. We’ve decided to do a little digging and find out exactly what you should know to stay healthy, happy and functioning at your best.

Published on November 29, 2016

Millions of people around the world are living with diabetes and the statistics only seem to be increasing. Many of these include children under the age of 14, the number of adults diagnosed as insulin resistant are estimated to have reached an astonishing 318 million. Let your knowledge of a better lifestyle and dietary choices help you and your loved...

Published on November 26, 2016

The sweetness and crunch of the ever-popular apple makes for a refreshing bite, but beside from it being a lovely snack, it’s also good to munch on for its many health benefits. Read on, to discover the wonders of the apple as well as our favourite fruity recipes!

Published on November 23, 2016

Detoxing is one of those buzzwords that people love throwing around, usually in conjunction with words like ‘weight-loss’ and ‘drop a dress size’. But if you forget about these huge claims for a minute, is there any value in doing a detox? The goal is to rid the body of toxic substances, clean out and reset the digestive system –...

Published on November 18, 2016

And just like that, another year has come to pass. 2016 has been... interesting. It was the year of of the smoothie bowl, the olympics, freakshakes, the death of David Bowie and the rise of Donald Trump. As always, we’re looking ahead! Here are our predictions for the big health food trends for 2017

Published on November 16, 2016

It’s the end of the year and inevitably our calenders are filling up with end-year celebrations and social gatherings. While this season’s fun-filled nights with their tasty snacks and complementary booze sound promising, it also makes keeping up healthy habits a whole lot harder. Here are our top tips to enjoy the party without giving up on your health the...