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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
Once upon a time, being a vegetarian was pretty black and white. You didn’t eat meat, and that was that. These days, though, there seem to be 50 different shades of vegetarianism. “There’s more of an emphasis now on plant-based diets, and a lot of people want to explore different degrees of this,” says Jessica Cording, a […] More
On an eating plan to shape up for summer, but also battling to keep sweet cravings at bay? We know the feeling. Thankfully your sweet-tooth doesn’t have to suffer because there’s a new way to indulge in dessert — and it’s low-cal and guilt-free (Because balance is important, you know). Danone has launched a diet-friendly […] More
Raise your hand if cayenne pepper makes you think of those cringe-worthy Master Cleanse drinks Beyonce famously chugged before filming a few years back. Those lemon-cayenne-maple-syrup drinks may have made cayenne (in)famous, but it’s been a popular wellness ingredient pretty much forever. Though you might just think of cayenne as a way to add a little kick to […] More
Is there such a thing as “sex drive foods”? Seems so. One study shows that vitamin C may increase libido in women. Another finds that people who eat foods high in vitamin C report better moods and have more sex. We’ll take that as another good reason to eat more vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables. […] More
If there’s one thing that screams Halloween (besides costumes and pumpkins), it’s sweets and chocolate. Sure, sweets aren’t exactly the most nutritious — but c’mon, it’s just one day! “I always say just eat whatever you want on that one day, then give the rest away,” says Keri Gans, a registered dietician. That being said, […] More
Without question, peanut butter is one of the best foods out there — you can spread it on bread for a sammie, add it to smoothies, spoon it on oatmeal, or in my case, simply grab a spoon and eat it straight from the jar. (No shame, here.) However, when it comes to storing this magical spread (you […] More
