So you’re going through your cupboards looking for some foodie inspiration and you stumble upon a tin of chickpeas. This affordable pantry staple (great to add to curries, stews and soups) can be whipped up in several ways to make creative snacks. Roast Them 1. Sriracha It Drain two tins of chickpeas, spread on a […] More
The 14 Yoga Stretches To Do Daily If You Want To Become More Flexible Make sure to nama-stay in each one for at least 30 seconds. The best yoga stretches to do every day are the ones that can help you increase your flexibility and full range of motion from head to toe. These include […] More
“I’m a big fan of a quick fix,” admits editor Danielle Weakley, “so a highlight of our North Coast family holidays was descending on the Ballito food market to stock up on We Are Food’s frozen meals — aka I don’t like cooking while on hols. “Anyhoo, in the grand scheme of the ‘your wish […] More
From Adventure races that took over 30 hours to complete, to running the 68km Maxi Race — the Karoo Burn is still hands-down the toughest race I’ve competed in. That’s probably the exact reason why I loved it. Here’s what went down… The Karoo Burn Bicycling Magazine’s Karoo Burn is a 242km race from Calvinia […] More
So you think avo can’t be toast’s best friend without salt? You might want to reconsider that relationship when you find out the amount of salt we’re meant to be eating… So, how much is too much? “The World Health Organisation and Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa both agree that we should reduce our […] More
This may come as a surprise, but just like you wouldn’t go for a jog in your favourite pair of jeans (you, wouldn’t, right?) the sunglasses you wear lounging poolside are not good for outdoor workouts. Sporty sunnies are as fit for purpose as high-waisted leggings or a moisture-wicking t-shirt. And like the rest of […] More
When I was offered the chance to try out Emsculpt, a non-invasive body-sculpting treatment, at Dr Natalia Novikova, the Aesthetic Gynaecologist’s Cape Town practice (she’s also in Joburg!), I leapt at the opportunity. I mean, who doesn’t want to build muscle while lying down and catching up on your reading? Plus, one session on your […] More
When you feel like crap after a night of vino and , it’s easy to point your finger at the sulphites — a.k.a. the chemical preservatives — in your wine. (Never mind the fact that you took a sip every time someone insisted they were there for the right reasons and killed half a bottle; it […] More
