Everyone loves a treat, especially the ones that are guilt-free. If you’re trying to limit your sugar intake, then you’ve probably reached for the sugar-free sweets or chocolate. But how “sugar-free” are these “sugar-free” treats really? Sugar-free doesn’t mean carb-free Some sugar substitutes contain carbohydrates, and while there might not be any sugar, a portion […] More
Health and wellness expert Vanessa Ascencao – a nutritional consultant – answers your critical questions about whether a plant-based diet really does increase your metabolism and help you lose weight… So, let’s be honest: does a plant-based diet actually increase metabolism? Plant-based diets are loaded with phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and other phytochemicals that provide the body […] More
Lose the winter weight with 2019 Next Fitness Star Nomawothi Bafana’s next-level moves. Her boot camp-style total-body workout will give you full-body definition, just in time for summer. Best part? All these workouts can be done outdoors. Do the moves in order, completing all reps and sets of each exercise before moving to the next. […] More
If you’ve been in the diet circle for a while, you know that the number one weight loss rule has always been this: Cut carbs. In the Nineties, the Atkins diet was all the rage – now we’ve got Keto. Both of these popular diets preach low-carb, the apparent weight-loss key. But are there harmful […] More
Not all heroes wear capes — some dominate in sport. Here’s a look at 10 sporting moments where women have transformed the industry. 1/ Natalie du Toit Think back to 2008. Beijing. In the Paralympics and Olympics, Natalie du Toit made history as the flag bearer for the South African Olympic and Paralympic teams. In […] More
When the love for sport runs through your veins, it’s only natural to be interested in more than one sport. Alyssa Conley is an Olympic sprinter and Springbok Seven’s player. She never played a team sport or never touched a rugby ball until April 2019. Alyssa now plays for the women’s Springbok Sevens team and she’s […] More
The exciting thing about hiking is that it’s for everyone. Whether you’re physically fit or not, you will find hiking trails to love. As Sir Edmund Hillary puts it: “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” There are many benefits to hiking, from sculpting your legs, core, hips and bum to burning fat. Hiking […] More
Potatoes are practical and delish, but they’ve gotten a bit of a bad rap, nutritionally speaking. Sweet potatoes have swooped in as a trendy tater alternative, and so began the sweet potato vs. potato health debate. But are sweet potatoes truly healthier than potatoes? Registered dietician and nutrition consultant Keri Gans, author of , and […] More
