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Greek vs Double Cream vs Fat-Free: A Dietician Breaks Down 8 Types Of Yoghurt & How To Choose The Right One For Your Goals
Read More: Greek vs Double Cream vs Fat-Free: A Dietician Breaks Down 8 Types Of Yoghurt & How To Choose The Right One For Your GoalsHave you been to the grocery store lately?! Thereโs an entire dedicated aisle โ just for yoghurt! Greek, Greek-style, strained, fat-free, high-protein, double cream, low-fat, fat free โ all claiming to be the healthiest yoghurt to buy. But while they may look similar, these yoghurts can differ quite a bit in how theyโre made, their…
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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 Aย starring ingredient in many green juices โ 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, gingerโs 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 โ especially throughout the late 90s and early 2000s โ weight-loss advice was relentlessly reductive: eat less, avoid fat and cut kilojoules at all costs. Skim milk became the default โhealthyโ 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 Weโve Been Waiting Forย
Read More: Prime Day Is The Busy-Woman Supplement Weโve Been Waiting ForยLetโs 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. Thatโs why supps are your friend. The…
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The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make โ And Theyโre Sugar-Free
Read More: The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make โ And Theyโre 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. Theyโre 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 momentโs noticeโฆ Letโs Bake These…
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The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make โ And Theyโre Sugar-Free
Read More: The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make โ And Theyโre 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. Theyโre 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 momentโs noticeโฆ Letโs 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 weโll eat before a run, doing aย proper warm-up, etc. But then after the kilometres are in the bank? Weโre off to the next thing, quickly showering and moving on with our day, perhaps grabbing aย protein barย for the road. Soโฆwhat…
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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 โ 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 thatย eating more proteinย can helpย support muscle growthย andย weight loss goals. But protein isnโt the only major nutrient that should be getting some attention, particularly if youโreย counting macros for weight loss. You heard it here first: you need to start paying attention toย fibre,ย too. Fibre is about as close to a magicย weight lossย 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 rightย muscle recovery foodย can help reduce that pain you feel as you hobble out of bed the morning after a tough workout (thatโs 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 ExplainsWeโve all been there: itโs late, youโre wiped out, the fridge looks empty and the idea of cooking feels, wellโฆ optimistic. So you reach for the cereal box. A quick, comforting, nostalgic classic thatโs seen you through school days, tight deadlines and now, the odd midweek dinner. But is cereal for dinner just a โcanโt-be-botheredโ…
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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 Youโll 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,ย Wait, how much protein is too much?ย If so, youโre not alone. Thereโs a lot of hype on social media these days about how much protein you need and whether or not thereโs 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 donโt know if your choices are healthy and balanced, or youโre just really bored with having โthe usualโ. 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 Thatโll Help You Ace Your Morning
Read More: 6 Breakfast Making Tips Thatโll 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 itโฆ 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 HabitsYouโd 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 โ 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 donโt have to cut out bread if youโre trying to eat healthier. But donโt 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 weโre sure youโll…
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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 thereโs one group of products theย nutritionย world has opinions on, itโsย dairy. Whether itโs what type ofย yoghurtย is healthiest or if dairy orย plant-based milkย is the best option for yourย post-workout shake, itโs safe to say dairy is a foodstuff of contention. This time, weโre tacklingย cheese: can cheese everย reallyย be part of aย 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: theyโre perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or a quick post-workout refuel. Luckily making one doesnโt need to be a time suck. These smoothie hacks will help you whip up thatย 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, Iโm 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, Iโve seen enough people…
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10 Healthy Snacks That Wonโt Give You A Sugar Crash In 20 Minutes
Read More: 10 Healthy Snacks That Wonโt 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 highโฆfollowed by an immediate crash. Yup, itโs 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 โ South African cookbook author now based in Dubai โ shares some of her favourite recipes from her book Spice Odyssey. โThe best way to describe Cape Malay cuisine is possibly to say that we prefer our food well…
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You Wonโt Believe These 6 Health Benefits Of Homemade Chocolate Cake
Read More: You Wonโt Believe These 6 Health Benefits Of Homemade Chocolate CakeWhen are peanut butter cookies and chocolate cake healthy? When youโre making them. Bust out a Bundt pan and cook up some perksโฆ 1. Less Stress Measuring out ingredients or kneading dough forces you to concentrate. These mindful moments calm the brainโs emotional centre โ 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 Womenโs Health
Read More: 7 Worthy Reasons To Grab The November/December 2023 Issue of Womenโs 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 โ armed with pages upon pages of features, in the latest edition of Womenโs 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 BraaiโOpen-flame cooking enhances the flavour of fruits and vegetables by concentrating and caramelising their natural sugars,โ 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, weโve got this!The sun is out which means itโs time to get the fire going this weekend, right? Here are five tips thatโll 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 whoโs back in town? Yep, allergy season has rolled in again, bringing its tissue tornado along for the ride. And if youโre 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 DietItโs 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 โ starches made up of long chains of sugar molecules โ are considered โgood carbsโ 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 weโve sweated during the session. Yes, checking out your max heart rate comes next. But if you havenโt truly broken a sweat you might feel like you didnโt 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, itโs easy to forget about food โ especially if you have a snooze button habit that gives you just minutes to get out the door. (Girl, Iโve 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. Itโs basically critical. But while weโve all heard the saying, you canโt out-train a bad diet, what exactly is a good diet? Here, the pros dish on the best post-workout snacks they canโt 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 lifeโs demands can get stressful, wouldnโt 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 youโve been looking for, providing an instant energy boostย that will revitalise your mind and body, and get you…
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Make These 4 Low-Calorie Cocktails If Youโre Watching Your Weight
Read More: Make These 4 Low-Calorie Cocktails If Youโre Watching Your WeightMention the word โcocktailsโ and youโre 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 worldโฆ No matter if youโre 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 NowโThese [healthy] cereals are all a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre and B-vitamins โ 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,โ says dietician Celeste Naudรฉ. 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, itโs 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 Solwaย Mehtar, a biokineticist and running coach, has run multiple marathons, ultra-marathons and several half marathons. Hereโs herย advice onย race fuel;…
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โI Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days โ It Was Amazingโ
Read More: โI Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days โ It Was AmazingโWhen I first told the Womenโs Health team I wanted to drink kombucha every day, half said โyumโ and the other half said โyuckโ. Itโs just one of those things โ 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 Thatโll Give You A Better Boost Than Coffee
Read More: 9 Breakfast Ideas Thatโll 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 youโre 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 canโt appreciate them). However, since gherkins are the stars of the jar, too often the juice โ you know the stuff responsible for turning your everyday cucumber into crunchy, sour goodness โ 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 youโreย fighting off a coldย or recovering from an infection, itโs always kickinโ 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…
