This week is Hypertension week and so we decided to shed some more light on one of the most common lifestyle conditions in our population. In South Africa, Hypertension is as high as 1 in every 4 people between the age of 15-64 years old.
Health
Eat your way to healthier skin
There’s no doubt that glowing youthful skin can make drastic improvements to your appearance and self confidence. Apart from the aesthetic benefits of good skin, our skin is actually a reflection of our inner health. The beauty industry is a multi billion rand industry. A good skin care regime is important. However, healthy skin starts from the inside. A healthy balanced diet rich in key nutrients can help us put our best face forward.
THINK BEFORE YOU EAT- MINDFUL EATING
Are you always in a rush, running around, not having time to sit down and enjoy your meal, and you just feel like you cannot lose the unwanted weight? This article will describe how mindful eating may help you.
Food allergy vs Food intolerance
Many people think that a food allergy and a food intolerance is much the same thing. However, there is a big difference and many of us could be intolerant to one or more foods without even realizing it.
A healthy heart in the month of love
With Valentines day around the corner, all the focus is on hearts. When we speak about heart health, the word cholesterol is always at the forefront of the conversation. This article will equip you with a better understanding on cholesterol and how to keep your heart healthy with a different kind of L.O.V.E.
GET THE FACTS ON LYSTERIOSIS
Why the fuss about Lysteriosis?
There is a high mortality rate associated with Lysteriosis. 1 out of 3 cases infected result in death. Lysteria bacteria is unlike other bacteria. The Lysteria bacteria can still multiply in the fridge, very salty conditions and very acidic concentrations.
Solving the mystery of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Have you noticed that more and more people are complaining about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? This may be because 1 in 10 people have abdominal pain, bloating and a change in bowel habit, leading to them being diagnosed with IBS.
Turning New Year’s Resolutions into Healthy Habits
Aristotle famously stated: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Setting healthy goals for the New Year may be the first step. However, turning healthy New Year’s resolutions into healthy lifelong habits should be the end goal. Find out how by reading these 4 easy steps.
Moroccan chickpea salad
With the holidays coming to an end, we are all back to work and school with the motivation that 2018 is going to be a healthy and productive year. We have created a delicious meal that is easy to prep the night before to take for a nutritious lunch time meal.
Dietary Management of PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that is caused by a hormonal imbalance and is one of the syndromes where the benefits of weight management, diet and exercise are clearly evident. These three interventions are used to great effect in minimizing the symptoms that one may experience.