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10 Seriously Impressive Health Benefits Of Ginger, According To Dieticians
Read More: 10 Seriously Impressive Health Benefits Of Ginger, According To DieticiansGINGER IS A starring ingredient in many green juices – and for good reason. While the rhizome (a horizontal underground stem) has long been touted as a sick-day panacea in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, ginger’s overall health benefits are wide-ranging. Our editors spoke to several registered dietitians about the health and beauty benefits of ginger.…
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Full-Fat Or Low-Fat? What Dieticians Want You To Know About Dairy And Weight Loss
Read More: Full-Fat Or Low-Fat? What Dieticians Want You To Know About Dairy And Weight LossFor years – especially throughout the late 90s and early 2000s – weight-loss advice was relentlessly reductive: eat less, avoid fat and cut kilojoules at all costs. Skim milk became the default “healthy” choice, full-cream dairy was treated with baseline suspicion and the number on the scale was positioned as the ultimate arbiter of success…
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Prime Day Is The Busy-Woman Supplement We’ve Been Waiting For
Read More: Prime Day Is The Busy-Woman Supplement We’ve Been Waiting ForLet’s get real for a second. Yes, in an ideal world, you would be getting all your vitamins and minerals from wholesome, balanced meals, your energy from long, deep sleeps and optimal hydration from a disciplined water habit. But this is 2026 and the hustle has no chill. That’s why supps are your friend. The…
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The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-Free
Read More: The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-FreeVegan, gluten-free and sugar-free! These chewy (almost brownie-like) dark chocolate cookies will actually boost your energy without that post sugar-high crash. They’re really easy to make and can be made with pantry ingredients only! So no worries about fresh eggs or butter. The perfect thing to whip up at a moment’s notice… Let’s Bake These…
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The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-Free
Read More: The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-FreeVegan, gluten-free and sugar-free! These chewy (almost brownie-like) dark chocolate cookies will actually boost your energy without that post sugar-high crash. They’re really easy to make and can be made with pantry ingredients only! So no worries about fresh eggs or butter. The perfect thing to whip up at a moment’s notice… Let’s Bake These…
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*Exactly* What To Eat Post-Run To Recover Faster
Read More: *Exactly* What To Eat Post-Run To Recover FasterAs runners, so many of us spend a ton of thought and energy determining exactly what we’ll eat before a run, doing a proper warm-up, etc. But then after the kilometres are in the bank? We’re off to the next thing, quickly showering and moving on with our day, perhaps grabbing a protein bar for the road. So…what…
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Exactly How To Use These 12 Delicious Sugar Substitutes In Your Cooking
Read More: Exactly How To Use These 12 Delicious Sugar Substitutes In Your CookingWe all know that too much sugar can lead to an afternoon energy crash, but the benefits of cutting back go much deeper than avoiding a cavity. High sugar intake is linked to chronic inflammation and heart health concerns – and current research in South Africa suggests that some artificial sweeteners might even disrupt our…
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Why Fibre, Not Just Protein, Is Key For Weight Loss
Read More: Why Fibre, Not Just Protein, Is Key For Weight LossAt this point, everyone knows that eating more protein can help support muscle growth and weight loss goals. But protein isn’t the only major nutrient that should be getting some attention, particularly if you’re counting macros for weight loss. You heard it here first: you need to start paying attention to fibre, too. Fibre is about as close to a magic weight loss ingredient as…
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Your Post-Workout Meal Might Be More Important Than Your Workout. An Expert Explains.
Read More: Your Post-Workout Meal Might Be More Important Than Your Workout. An Expert Explains.Your post-workout meal of choice actually has a much larger effect on how your muscles recover than you might think. And choosing the right muscle recovery food can help reduce that pain you feel as you hobble out of bed the morning after a tough workout (that’s called DOMS or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) . But how…
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Wait, Is That Bowl Of Cereal For Dinner Actually A Good Idea? A Dietician Explains
Read More: Wait, Is That Bowl Of Cereal For Dinner Actually A Good Idea? A Dietician ExplainsWe’ve all been there: it’s late, you’re wiped out, the fridge looks empty and the idea of cooking feels, well… optimistic. So you reach for the cereal box. A quick, comforting, nostalgic classic that’s seen you through school days, tight deadlines and now, the odd midweek dinner. But is cereal for dinner just a “can’t-be-bothered”…
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Why You Should Be Incorporating Macadamia Into Your Diet
Read More: Why You Should Be Incorporating Macadamia Into Your DietWhen it comes to snacks that are as tasty as they are good for you, macadamia nuts are hard to beat. With their rich, buttery flavour and satisfying crunch, they make healthy eating feel like a treat rather than a task. A Healthy Fat You’ll Want To Eat For years, fat got a bad rap.…
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How Much Protein Is Too Much? Nutrition Experts Explain How Much You Need
Read More: How Much Protein Is Too Much? Nutrition Experts Explain How Much You NeedHave you ever filled your Burrito bowl to the brim with extra mince and thought, Wait, how much protein is too much? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of hype on social media these days about how much protein you need and whether or not there’s such a thing as having too much in your…
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How To Prepare A Perfect Healthy Packed Lunch
Read More: How To Prepare A Perfect Healthy Packed LunchIf you never know what to pack for lunch, or if you don’t know if your choices are healthy and balanced, or you’re just really bored with having “the usual”. Packed lunches no longer only refer to school kids or their parents. Bringing your lunch in at least some of the time has great benefits,…
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6 Breakfast Making Tips That’ll Help You Ace Your Morning
Read More: 6 Breakfast Making Tips That’ll Help You Ace Your MorningLook, we all know that breakfast is *supposed* to be the most important meal of the day, yet we often end up skipping it… because snoozing seems like a much better option than slaving over your stove first thing in the morning, right? If anything, we grab a takeaway coffee on the way to work…
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TV Producer, Actress And Author Tshiamo Modisane On How Writing Her Debut Book Liberated Her
Read More: TV Producer, Actress And Author Tshiamo Modisane On How Writing Her Debut Book Liberated HerEarlier this year, TV Producer, actress and author Tshiamo Modisane released a memoir that detailed her journey to healing from past hurts and traumas. Growing up, Tshiamo always felt that she was born in the wrong body and assigned the wrong biological gender. True freedom finally showed up at her door when she changed her…
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How Nomzamo Mbatha Is Nurturing Good Wellness Habits
Read More: How Nomzamo Mbatha Is Nurturing Good Wellness HabitsYou’d have to be on a different level of stubborn to spend hours chatting up a storm with award-winning actress, Shaka iLembe executive producer and humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha and not be inspired to change your eating habits. The 35-year-old, who happens to be on the cover of our July/August 2025 edition – is very clear…
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4 Reasons To Switch To Low GI Bread, According To A Dietician
Read More: 4 Reasons To Switch To Low GI Bread, According To A DieticianGood news! You don’t have to cut out bread if you’re trying to eat healthier. But don’t just take our word for it. A dietician gives you the low GI bread benefits that will help you make better choices for your body. Whichever way you slice it, the benefits are huge and we’re sure you’ll…
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3 Delicious Matcha Recipes Loaded With Antioxidants
Read More: 3 Delicious Matcha Recipes Loaded With AntioxidantsReady to take your nutrition to the next level? This antioxidant-packed powder can be used in all kinds of ways, so get ready to power up. What Is Matcha? Used in traditional tea ceremonies, matcha is a finely ground, hand-picked green tea grown in the shade. While the popularity of powdered tea died out long…
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8 Healthiest Cheeses To Add To Your Diet, According To A Nutritionist
Read More: 8 Healthiest Cheeses To Add To Your Diet, According To A NutritionistIf there’s one group of products the nutrition world has opinions on, it’s dairy. Whether it’s what type of yoghurt is healthiest or if dairy or plant-based milk is the best option for your post-workout shake, it’s safe to say dairy is a foodstuff of contention. This time, we’re tackling cheese: can cheese ever really be part of a healthy diet? Are there cheeses that might not…
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6 Time-Saving Smoothie Hacks That Are Total Game-Changers
Read More: 6 Time-Saving Smoothie Hacks That Are Total Game-ChangersWe can all agree that smoothies are the ultimate grab-n-go meal: they’re perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or a quick post-workout refuel. Luckily making one doesn’t need to be a time suck. These smoothie hacks will help you whip up that delicious drink in half the time! The fastest way to get a smoothie in…
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Are Wellness Shots With Turmeric, Ginger, Or ACV Actually Good For You? A Dietician Weighs In
Read More: Are Wellness Shots With Turmeric, Ginger, Or ACV Actually Good For You? A Dietician Weighs InAs a tired mom of a germ-spreading toddler, I’m constantly on the hunt for a miracle potion that will boost my immunity, restore my energy and make my skin sparkle (e.g. make me feel like I did pre-baby). And while I typically prefer to eat my calories rather than drink them, I’ve seen enough people…
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10 Healthy Snacks That Won’t Give You A Sugar Crash In 20 Minutes
Read More: 10 Healthy Snacks That Won’t Give You A Sugar Crash In 20 MinutesRaise your hand if you ever ate a candy bar for a mid-day boost, only to experience a sugar high…followed by an immediate crash. Yup, it’s a nasty cycle. An alternative? Sugar-free snacks that help stabilise your blood sugar and wean you off your sweet tooth says Desiree Nielsen, a registered dietician. Whether you opt…
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Everyone Will Love These 3 Healthy Recipes For Ramadan
Read More: Everyone Will Love These 3 Healthy Recipes For RamadanRefresh your dinner repertoire with these nutritious, healthy recipes during the month of Ramadan. Cariema Isaacs – South African cookbook author now based in Dubai – shares some of her favourite recipes from her book Spice Odyssey. “The best way to describe Cape Malay cuisine is possibly to say that we prefer our food well…
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You Won’t Believe These 6 Health Benefits Of Homemade Chocolate Cake
Read More: You Won’t Believe These 6 Health Benefits Of Homemade Chocolate CakeWhen are peanut butter cookies and chocolate cake healthy? When you’re making them. Bust out a Bundt pan and cook up some perks… 1. Less Stress Measuring out ingredients or kneading dough forces you to concentrate. These mindful moments calm the brain’s emotional centre – and direct blood flow to its impulse control hub. Which…
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7 Worthy Reasons To Grab The November/December 2023 Issue of Women’s Health
Read More: 7 Worthy Reasons To Grab The November/December 2023 Issue of Women’s HealthThe much-anticipated summer season (or #KeDezembaBoss as commonly referred to on social media) is finally here! We urge you to take whatever lessons life taught you this year and get ready to have your most blissful summer yet – armed with pages upon pages of features, in the latest edition of Women’s Health SA, that…
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25 Surprising Foods That Taste Amazing On The Braai
Read More: 25 Surprising Foods That Taste Amazing On The Braai“Open-flame cooking enhances the flavour of fruits and vegetables by concentrating and caramelising their natural sugars,” says Judith Fertig, co-author of 300 Big and Bold Barbecue and Grilling Recipes. Give fruits and veggies a very light brush of oil, then stick them on the braai over medium to high heat, turning as soon as grid…
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How To Braai Like A Pro
Read More: How To Braai Like A ProMove over boys, we’ve got this!The sun is out which means it’s time to get the fire going this weekend, right? Here are five tips that’ll help you to get the most out of your grill. 1. The Oil Look we all love a good drizzle of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil now and again,…
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17 Foods That Fight Spring Allergies
Read More: 17 Foods That Fight Spring AllergiesGuess who’s back in town? Yep, allergy season has rolled in again, bringing its tissue tornado along for the ride. And if you’re on a quest to kick that pesky hay fever to the curb ASAP, worry not! The good news? Your trusty grocery cupboard and faithful fruit bowl are here to save the day.…
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19 Complex Carbs You Should Def Incorporate Into Your Diet
Read More: 19 Complex Carbs You Should Def Incorporate Into Your DietIt’s become totally normal to order burgers without buns, eat meatballs on a pile of zoodles and even to make (gasp!) pizza with cauliflower. Because apparently, carbs are the enemy. However, complex carbohydrates — starches made up of long chains of sugar molecules — are considered “good carbs” because they take longer to digest and…
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Try This Post-Workout Hack For A Much Better Recovery
Read More: Try This Post-Workout Hack For A Much Better RecoverySo often we judge the effectiveness of our workout by how much we’ve sweated during the session. Yes, checking out your max heart rate comes next. But if you haven’t truly broken a sweat you might feel like you didn’t push your body to its limit. And while there is a certain satisfaction in peeling…
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What To Eat Before A Morning Workout, According To Nutritionists
Read More: What To Eat Before A Morning Workout, According To NutritionistsWhen you get up before dawn to crush your morning workout, it’s easy to forget about food — especially if you have a snooze button habit that gives you just minutes to get out the door. (Girl, I’ve been there.) The other problem: For some people, the thought of stomaching food right out of bed…
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9 Of The Best Post-Workout Snacks That Actually Taste Amazing Too
Read More: 9 Of The Best Post-Workout Snacks That Actually Taste Amazing TooWorkout fuel. It’s basically critical. But while we’ve all heard the saying, you can’t out-train a bad diet, what exactly is a good diet? Here, the pros dish on the best post-workout snacks they can’t live without. 1. USN Trust Crunch Bar Need something quick to keep in your gym bag or car ready to…
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Energy fizzling? Ignite your energy with Nutri-B!
Read More: Energy fizzling? Ignite your energy with Nutri-B!Keeping up with life’s demands can get stressful, wouldn’t it be nice if you could give yourself a quick boost of energy when you need it most? Nutri-B Energy fizzies are your ticket to the vitality boost you’ve been looking for, providing an instant energy boost that will revitalise your mind and body, and get you…
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Make These 4 Low-Calorie Cocktails If You’re Watching Your Weight
Read More: Make These 4 Low-Calorie Cocktails If You’re Watching Your WeightMention the word ‘cocktails’ and you’re instantly transported to a happy place, probably along the coast with good company while someone plays guitar and sings to you at sunset. What. A. Dream. Even better? The addition of low-calorie cocktails into this already delish dream world… No matter if you’re counting calories, watching your weight or…
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10 Of The Best Healthy Cereals To Eat For Breakfast Right Now
Read More: 10 Of The Best Healthy Cereals To Eat For Breakfast Right Now“These [healthy] cereals are all a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre and B-vitamins — and are lower in both sodium and added sugar with very little unhealthy fat. They are not overly heavy in calories and will provide nutritious energy to kick-start your day,” says dietician Celeste Naudé. Most of these healthy cereals…
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Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better Race
Read More: Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better RaceWhen it comes to race fuel, it’s easy to think just your training should take you over the finish line. But for endurance feats, you need a little food to give your tank more power. Raeesa Solwa Mehtar, a biokineticist and running coach, has run multiple marathons, ultra-marathons and several half marathons. Here’s her advice on race fuel;…
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“I Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days — It Was Amazing”
Read More: “I Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days — It Was Amazing”When I first told the Women’s Health team I wanted to drink kombucha every day, half said “yum” and the other half said “yuck”. It’s just one of those things – you either love it or you hate it. But its health benefits proceed it. So with my fridge stocked, the challenge began. This was…
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9 Breakfast Ideas That’ll Give You A Better Boost Than Coffee
Read More: 9 Breakfast Ideas That’ll Give You A Better Boost Than CoffeeWe all need a healthy breakfast to give us the energy to start the day. But not all breakfasts are created equally, and coming up with breakfast ideas can seem impossible when you’re already starving and a million things on your to-do list are threatening your day. The trick is to max out your veggie…
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8 Benefits Of Gherkin Juice That Will Make You Want To Drink Some ASAP
Read More: 8 Benefits Of Gherkin Juice That Will Make You Want To Drink Some ASAPEveryone loves a good gherkin (my deepest condolences to the wayward taste buds out there that can’t appreciate them). However, since gherkins are the stars of the jar, too often the juice — you know the stuff responsible for turning your everyday cucumber into crunchy, sour goodness — gets tossed out and forgotten. But not…
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The 9 Best Vitamins For Strengthening Your Immune System And Warding Off Sickness
Read More: The 9 Best Vitamins For Strengthening Your Immune System And Warding Off SicknessYour immune system truly has no days off. Whether you’re fighting off a cold or recovering from an infection, it’s always kickin’ in high gear. But believe it or not, nutrition has a major impact on your immunity and there are some easy (and delicious) ways to keep your immune system in top shape. Enter: vitamins for…
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Salt-Free Ways to Flavour Your Food
Read More: Salt-Free Ways to Flavour Your FoodOur seasoning of choice is usually salt, but as mentioned in a previous post, having too much salt may lead to serious health problems. So as part of keeping our bodies well and healthy, we need to keep an eye on our salt intake. Also, less healthy foods are often high-salt foods too, which means…
