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11 tips to lose weight

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/ May 3, 2012 / Leave a comment

Are you desperate to shed some weight? Get rid of those extra kilos for good by following our list of 10 expert weight loss tips, compiled by Health24′s DietDoc, Dr Ingrid van Heerden. If you are a very precise and organised person who likes to be in control of your life, then counting calories/kilojoules is...
Too much red meat may shorten your life

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/ March 14, 2012 / Leave a comment

Eating a lot of red meat may shorten your life, while consuming more fish and poultry may extend it, a new study suggests. Red meat is associated with a higher risk of dying from heart disease, cancer and other causes, the researchers reported. [Note: Ozone therapy reduces the chance of getting heart disease...
6 tips to get energised by Friday

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/ February 20, 2012 / Leave a comment

If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time your hands stop shaking, you’ll discover that you’re even more exhausted than before.So put down that mug, step away from the...
Healthy snack and lunchbox ideas

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/ January 11, 2012 / Leave a comment

Are you a mom who has to pack lunchboxes and make snacks for your children every day of the week? And are you at your wits’ end trying to strike a balance between healthy food options and your child’s picky eating habits? Here are some ideas to make your life...
Lose weight with the Champagne Diet

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/ December 6, 2011 / 2 Comments

Christmas and the Festive Season are nearly upon us and for most South Africans, the celebrations started weeks ago with endless office parties, club dinners, and end-of-year events. And of course, all these parties involve copious amounts of rich food and endless drinking. Under normal circumstances this is a recipe for...
12 eating-out tips for slimmers

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/ November 17, 2011 / Leave a comment

If you’re trying to lose weight, you will know how difficult it can be to stick to your diet when surrounded by kilojoule-laden temptations. Follow these eating-out tips for slimmers, taken from The Brain Surgeon’s Diet, and you will be able to enjoy a good night out without the extra guilt or...
Why veganism matters

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/ November 1, 2011 / Leave a comment

By Matthew Clayton, Vegan Society of South Africa Most people hold the view that veganism is an unnecessary act of deprivation, as if vegans are fanatics only able to attain happiness by playing a game of dietary exclusion one-upmanship, and elitists critical of the rest of the world. This view...
40 tips for cheap and healthy eating

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/ September 9, 2011 / 3 Comments

Money is tight and we’re all trying our best to save around every corner. With the rising living costs and sky-rocketing food prices it seems increasingly difficult to eat healthily. Though many people believe that healthy eating is expensive, it is possible to include a variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and protein in your diet without breaking...
Braai healthy food

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/ August 10, 2011 / 2 Comments

Choosing healthy foods to braai – and even braaing with marinades instead of high-fat sauces – can help reduce your risk of heart disease as well as stroke, experts say. Many common braaing favourites, such as pork, ribs and even corn on the cob, are often slathered with rich sauces that are high in...
Is your partner a couch potato?

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/ August 3, 2011 / 1 Comment

Your partner couldn’t get his shirt button closed this morning. This evening you’re with friends, and you’re watching him reach for his third beer – in between the chips and the peanuts he has already delved into. And you feel as if you could kill – that’s if the Grim...

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