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Dairy gets as much crap as carbs these days. With people blaming it for everything from zits to brain fog to bloating, it seems like going dairy-free is the thing to do. But should everyone really swear off cheese forever? Well, it’s complicated. A recent surge of interest in both food allergies and how food is […] More
Can we admit that the last decade of nutrition trends left us confused AF? From the time when kale was hailed the miracle leaf to when everyone and their mother were doing Atkins. We’ve seen the emergence of lab-grown meat and ‘impossible’ plant-based burgers, the rise of cauliflower pizza crusts and nut milk. From bone […] More
Raise your hand if going out for frozen yoghurt was your favourite gal pal outing a few years back. Cheaper than drinks and healthier than ice cream (right?). What more could a girl want? Considering the number of froyo joints has risen by 18 percent over the last five years, the obsession hasn’t exactly slowed down. “Our society […] More
If you told your grandma that bone broth was a new trend, she’d laugh at you. Though broth claimed superfood status a few years ago (thanks, paleo), it’s been a thing for ages — so it clearly must offer some benefits… right? But what exactly are the bone broth benefits? Heck, The New York Times […] More
As a tired mom of a germ-spreading toddler, I’m constantly on the hunt for a miracle potion that will boost my immunity, restore my energy and make my skin sparkle (e.g. make me feel like I did pre-baby). And while I typically prefer to eat my calories rather than drink them, I’ve seen enough people […] More
Love spicy food? (Yes!) Want a healthier gut? (Uh, sure? Why not!) Well, if you’ve given the jars of kimchi popping up at the grocery store the side-eye, know this: The traditional Korean dish offers numerous health benefits, for your stomach and beyond. Not sure what kimchi actually is? Made by fermenting cabbage, kimchi is […] More
A well-balanced diet consists of essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals, but what does that look like on a plate? Xoliswa Nkosi is the group exercise manager for Virgin Active Gateway, a certified PT and one of our 2019 #whnextfitstar top five. She spends most of her time being active in the gym and she makes […] More
When you want something healthy, crunchy and easy to nosh on-the-go, nuts of all kinds — almonds, peanuts, pistachios, cashews — are an easy go-to. And, given that nuts are good sources of fat, fibre and protein — along with a slew of different vitamins and minerals — you can feel pretty darn good about […] More
