Expert Advice

What you need to know about eating disorders with Dr Sarvani Pather

Published on October 30, 2017

Eating disorders affect all different types of people, negatively impacting their mental and physical health as well as their productivity and relationships. Dr Sarvani Pather, a psychiatrist at Akeso Crescent Clinic, explains what elements could lead to Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia (BN), as well as any tell-tale signs or symptoms and what the recovery process looks like.

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5 ways to eat yourself to a summer body with Servd Fresh

Published on October 26, 2017

With our lives constantly getting busier and busier, cooking wholesome and healthy meals every day can become tiring, or there is just no time. Servd Fresh is all about taking the planning, shopping, prepping and cooking out of your daily routine by delivering meals of the freshest quality right to your doorstep. Their food is healthy, balanced, delicious and comes...

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9 edible flowers for everyday cooking

Published on October 20, 2017

We got together with Chef Alicia Gilliomee from the Capital Hotel School (link to your website) to learn more about using florals in everyday cooking, right in time for summer! Humans have been using florals since they were gatherers; collecting fragrant roots, leaves, seeds for spices and flowers to infuse into potions for medicinal purposes. Florals would also be used for...

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The big fats debate

Published on October 11, 2017

For years, we’ve been told fat is the enemy. Now, high-fat, low-carb diets have put it at the top of our shopping lists. So what’s the real skinny on fats?

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Is juicing worth the hype?

Published on October 4, 2017

Whichever way you peel it, fruit and veg are at the core of good health, well known to reduce the risk of chronic degenerative diseases, including hypertension, heart problems, Type 2 diabetes and even some cancers. That’s where juicing comes in. Fasting fans list five main benefits ... and dietitians give their responses. So, is juicing worth the hype?

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The sweet truth about diet soda

Published on September 27, 2017

A certain sugary carbonated cola beverage was introduced to the world as a tonic in the late 19th century. Fast-forward nearly 100 years: as waistlines began to expand at a rapid rate, people became more and more concerned with watching their weight.

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The big apples

Published on September 22, 2017

You head into the fruit aisle and you see bags and bags of them. We thought we’d save you some time so that you can differentiate between the various types and choose the perfect apples for you.

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Cholesterol: The good and the bad

Published on September 20, 2017

High cholesterol puts strain on the heart – a risk factor that contributes to around five heart attacks every hour in this country. Between 150 and 195 South Africans die every day due to cardiovascular events and strokes, but we can change that by getting savvy about what we put into our bodies. Arthur Ramoroka, a registered dietitian in Joburg...

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8 things you never knew yoghurt could do

Published on September 18, 2017

Yoghurt, the unsung hero is healthy, keeps for ages and you probably have some in your fridge. By Lauren Shapiro 1. Mac-cheats Mix plain yoghurt with cooked pasta and grated cheese, then microwave it until hot. Quicker and healthier you won’t find! 2. Cool down curry Stir plain yoghurt through curry if you can’t handle […]

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How well do you know your supermarket mushrooms?

Published on September 8, 2017

Shyly hiding in the woods or proudly displayed on the shelf, supermarket mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and full of flavour. 

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