Let’s face it, during the week it’s much easier to get your life on track – you workout regularly, you’ve been making healthy food choices, and you haven’t been skipping meals or indulging. Suddenly it’s Friday night and you’re in front of the TV, surrounded by snacks and junk food. The next two days you may over-indulge and make unhealthy choices that leave you feeling awful. Ring a bell? Here are some easy ways you can stay healthy on the weekend
Food trends pop up into our lives all the time. Some stick around but others faze out. We’re delving into 5 healthy food trends that you should include in your life and make sure that they stay!
MyKitchen graphic designer Kayla is sharing her healthy bacon and pea carbonara recipe with us this weekend. Who's ready for pasta?
We know that vitamin Bs exist, and we know that there are a lot of them. But why are they important for our bodies and what food sources can we get them from?
We’ve all been there with the runny nose, sore throat and aching body. So what else is there to do besides wallow away in bed and hope that sleeping it off will work? Although an instant cure is impossible, but these home remedies are sure to make that nasty cold or flu more bearable.
This flavour-filled salmon dish is a wonderful gluten- and sugar-free option for lunch or dinner. Add a side of baby marrows for a delicious finishing touch.
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.
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?
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?
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.