Expert Advice

H2O with a twist

Published on January 2, 2017

Hydrating and healthy, the humble jug of water has never tasted so good than with it’s infused with fruit, vegetables and herbs.

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Grab an apple a day and start cooking away

Published on December 30, 2016

The sweet, juicy crunch of an apple evokes memories of lunch-box snacks and apple-pie-making. They are wonderful in both sweet and savoury dishes, adding a healthy and delicious touch to everyday and special-occasion dishes.

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Cook with these spices for better health

Published on December 28, 2016

Don’t overlook your spice rack when it comes to cooking healthy dishes. Not only do spices add wonderful flavour (without any kilojoules!), but each one has its own special properties to benefit your health.

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Top tips for cutting your sugar intake

Published on December 26, 2016

By now we know the basics of a healthy lifestyle. Stay active, eat fruit and veg and avoid going too heavy on the processed, sugar-filled treats. What we don’t always realise, is just how many food items have sugar hidden in their ingredients, and what the best ways are to minimise sugar consumption without compromising on flavour.

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What does being healthy mean to you?

Published on December 24, 2016

‘Healthy’ is such a relative term. For a sufferer of a chronic illness, healthy means being cured of their ailment. For someone who is overweight, it means shedding a few kilos or being happy in their skin. Being healthy depends on your own point of view and that changes the way you strive to become more healthy or manage your...

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Our top 10 cocktail cheats

Published on December 23, 2016

Making fantastic cocktails at home doesn’t require fancy tools or unheard-of ingredients.

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The most affordable festive ways to decorate your Christmas table

Published on December 22, 2016

If you’re looking for last-minute Christmas table setting ideas, you are in the right place! Leave the dusty tinsel in the cupboard and go for a more eco-friendly and natural theme this year, with home-made accents and low-key decorations.

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Put on the gloves, it’s time to fight inflammation with food

Published on December 21, 2016

From bloating to acne to painful joints, many health ailments can, in some way, be attributed to inflammation. Imagine sustaining an injury – the tissue around the affected area becomes tender and swollen. This is the body’s natural immune response to allow for inflammation to occur in order to protect and heal the broken bone or sprained ankle, for example....

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The Fabulous Five: Using local ingredients in your cocktails

Published on December 20, 2016

When is comes to local flavour, South Africa is second to none. And with both the summer and festive season in full swing, we thought we’d put some of our favourites to good use … at the bar. We chatted to Luke Whearty from Outrage of Modesty to find out how.

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Shift the focus from your friend’s diet to your own plate

Published on December 19, 2016

Eating out has become somewhat of a challenge, with Sally not eating carbs and Rushda having gone vegan. Not to mention the Banter, the paleo-dieter and the Atkins follower who also wants to follow suit. With all of these differing views on diets and food, it becomes easy to judge others on their food choices. But for your own sanity,...

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