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    6 Cape Town Hiking Trails That Are Perfect For ALL Fitness Levels

    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

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    Sweet Potatoes Vs. Potatoes: Which Are Healthier? Nutritionists Weigh In

    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

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    8 Dietician-Approved Snacks That Don’t Taste Like Cardboard

    The snacks you choose to eat can make or break a diet. So, with the help of a dietician, we’ve rounded up better food and snack choices so you make the right decisions the next time you hit the supermarket. According to the Association for Dietetics spokesperson and registered dietitian Faaizah Laher, even when your […] More

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    6 Strong South African Sportswomen Who Seriously Inspired Us This Week

    Women’s might be over, but here at we celebrate women — like these incredible home-grown sportswomen — all year round. You see, we understand that it takes more than a month to celebrate all these epic overachievers at local, national and international level. We couldn’t fit them all in one article obvs, but we’re extra […] More

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    I Asked A Trainer: If I Don’t Sweat, Was My Workout Hard Enough?

    You curled, squatted, and burpee-d your way through a full-body workout. But after an hour of nonstop fitness your sweat levels are… low. What gives? Did you totally phone it in during your exercise sesh? Because it doesn’t count unless you really break a sweat, right? *Insert buzzer noise here* Wrong! But you’re not the only […] More

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    What Happens If You Eat Too Much Fibre? A Doctor Weighs In

    It’s been drilled into your mind by doctors, your mom and cereal ads: Fibre is good for you! They’re not wrong, either: Fibre helps you feel satisfied after eating, while also making sure that burger you ate actually gets digested properly. So… the more fibre the better, right? Girl, no. There is definitely such a […] More