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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
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
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
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
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
The Green Dietitian, Jessica Kotlowitz, recommends some healthy vegan-friendly restaurants in Cape Town and Johannesburg that you can eat out at without ruining your meal plan. Vegan-friendly restaurants in Cape Town Prashad Café Prashad Café is a traditional Indian-style restaurant that is 100 percent vegetarian and has plenty of vegan options on the menu. As […] More
Here’s why we’re looking hard at natural sweeteners. White sugar isn’t doing you any favours (it can raise your risk for heart disease and cause your blood sugar to spike, then crash). But the idea of a life without the sweet stuff? Thank u, next. So go natural with one of these four cleaner natural […] More
The thought of having your last meal of the day when the sun is still out sounds like a recipe for hunger later on, but this new study seems to suggest otherwise. Published in the journal the study found that sticking to a mealtime strategy like some form of intermittent fasting or eating earlier in […] More
