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When it comes to guilty pleasures, soda is right up there with gossiping and crushing entire tubs of ice cream at a time; you know it’s not great for you, but it just feels so. darn. good. Really, though, if there’s anything worth cutting from your diet — it’s soft drinks. Easier said than done, […] More
We ask dietician and foodie Jess Sepel — of JSHealth — what her go-to fave healthy recipe is. Here’s what she said… “Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I love egg bowls. They’re versatile and quick and easy to whip up with whatever I have in the fridge. You could have one every […] More
Daniella Lagerwey is a nutrition coach, fitness trainer and the Women’s Health 2019 Next Fit Foodie. Her love for eating healthy and flavoursome meals resonates in her colourful choice of food. A well-balanced meal consists of essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals, but what does that look like on a plate? Breakfast: 8:30 to 9:30 I […] More
Cow-free milk is no passing trend. “While cow’s milk contains nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and protein, people are turning to non-dairy varieties because of allergies, lactose intolerance and concerns about hormones and antibiotics,” says dietician, Elisa Zied, author of . Supermarkets are heeding the call, with increasing numbers of alternative milk products available […] More
Raise your hand if you’ve ever wondered whether you drink too much coffee…while sipping on your third cup before noon. There’s no denying that double-shots are just plain necessary some mornings (ahem, ), but where do you draw the line between healthy coffee consumption and being totally strung out? Is it even to have too much coffee? […] More
We’ve all heard the news about sugar — it’s bad for you. Sugar is addictive, can lead to obesity and even suspected of increasing the risk of cancer. When I consciously started eating healthier, the first thing I did was cut down on sugar — it was rough. Things just weren’t tasting the same anymore. After […] More
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
