Published on October 19, 2016

Pasta, bread, pizza, doughnuts...Oh, how I can almost see many a weight watcher cringing at the mention of these words. For years, carbs have been singled out as one of the major dietary enemies, with people going to pretty extreme lengths to avoid them. But a swing in recent thought by health professionals and wellness ambassadors has given carbs their...

Published on October 18, 2016

When life gives you lemons, make sure they don’t go to waste! We’ve compiled a list of our favourite tips that will help you get the most out of this handy citrus fruit.

Published on October 18, 2016

A few months ago, Black Insomnia Coffee Company took over the MK headquarters. It was a Monday morning. I was just settling into the day when I received an email. All I read was ‘Free coffee’, before launching out of my chair, grabbing my mug and joining the burgeoning queue. Only after my spot was secured did I see their...

Published on October 18, 2016

Dubbed as the ‘new juice cleanse’, souping is the latest detox trend to take 2016 by storm. The term evolved when people started sipping on soups and broths as a way to rid the body of toxins and restart the digestive system. But is a diet of pulverised veggies and savoury-flavoured waters the best choice for weight-loss?

Published on October 17, 2016

For Nicky Stubbs, cooking and eating go hand in hand with quality family time – as I’m sure it does for most of us. And that’s exactly what she’s sharing with everyone in her new recipe book, For Friends and Family.

Published on October 17, 2016

Vegan, vegetarian, Paleo, Paleo-vegan, raw, gluten-free... It seems these days that the dietary dictionary has exploded, with more and more words describing new eating plans to follow.

Published on October 15, 2016

Lately, the health industry has put a lot of emphasis on eating clean and avoiding all processed foods. But what does processed food really mean in today’s world?

Published on October 14, 2016

Summer is around the corner and that means long days, balmy weather and the perfect time to invite friends over. Hosting a get-together can get a little pricey, though! Never fear, MK is here to save you from burning a whole in your pocket.

Published on October 14, 2016

With global health trends taking a front seat in SA, there is hope for the future. Here are five huge trends that will influence children’s eating habits for the better.

Published on October 13, 2016

They are delicious, nutritious and as easy as can be to make, especially if you follow our five fool-proof smoothie-making rules.