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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…
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8 Foods With High Water Content, For Maximum Hydration
Read More: 8 Foods With High Water Content, For Maximum HydrationHydration is key, so it stands to reason that you chug tons of water all day, right? Wrong. While maximising your water intake is important, you can also take in foods with high water content. Per one study, it’s not just hydration that’s a boon when eating your water. “In the last years, several investigations…
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How To Brew Coffee At Home: Plus, The Coffee Makers You Need RN!
Read More: How To Brew Coffee At Home: Plus, The Coffee Makers You Need RN!Can you imagine starting the day without a cup of coffee? Neither can we. As we deal with meetings (IRL or zoom), load shedding, water shedding, petrol prices, exercising, self-love, just general worries – the lure and comfort of a warm mug has reached essential status. Locally, sales skyrocketed with more and more consumers wanting…
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Are Air Fryers Actually Healthy Or Am I Kidding Myself?
Read More: Are Air Fryers Actually Healthy Or Am I Kidding Myself?Healthy fried food that’s just as delicious as the real thing? This isn’t the stuff of legend. The air fryer is officially the go-to kitchen appliance of keto-dieters, Whole30 doers, and really anyone who is looking to enjoy healthier versions of crispy fries and chicken wings. The gadget, which “fries” food using a small amount of oil and hot…
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What To Eat To Keep Your Gut Healthy And Your Skin Glowing
Read More: What To Eat To Keep Your Gut Healthy And Your Skin GlowingHere’s something new: it’s no longer bad manners to talk about what’s going on inside our tummies. Research now confirms that if we pay attention to the health of our gut, we can prevent breakouts, redness, dullness, inflammation and toxic build-up in our skin. Sounds good. But how can we improve gut health, fast? And…
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28 Easy Food Swaps That’ll Help You Lose Weight
Read More: 28 Easy Food Swaps That’ll Help You Lose WeightThere’s a simple hack that can boost your weight loss, leave you feeling fuller for longer and have you feeling more regular. It’s called fibre and this often-overlooked food can deliver major benefits to your body. Not only does it keep your system nice and clean, fibre has a genius move in its arsenal: the…
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7 Must-Have Pantry Staples for Busy Weeknights
Read More: 7 Must-Have Pantry Staples for Busy WeeknightsWe’ve all been there. Dinnertime rolls around, your stomach is rumbling and you haven’t gotten around to meal prepping. Sure, having a piece of fresh grilled salmon with roasted asparagus and a serving of multicolored quinoa would be a nutrient-dense and satisfying meal to enjoy. But life happens, and there are days when the fridge…
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All The Things To Braai This Public Holiday If You’re Vegan
Read More: All The Things To Braai This Public Holiday If You’re VeganVegan braai ideas: a concept so wild that your meat-eating friend, who’s hosting the shindig, is already shvitzing thinking about it. And with all the public holidays on the SA calendar, a braai is going to be hard to skip. Never fear: braaiing as a vegan just takes a bit of lateral thinking. Sure, you…
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Exactly How To Include Fibre In Your Diet To Reduce Bloating
Read More: Exactly How To Include Fibre In Your Diet To Reduce BloatingIf you’re turning your nose up at beans and broccoli for fear of that universally-hated bloat, we’ve got bad news for ya. Eating fibre to reduce bloating is a winning strategy and keeping regular by eating a balance of fibre-rich foods is going to be a much better strategy than chomping on prunes after a…
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Meet The Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Helping Women Crush Their Goals
Read More: Meet The Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Helping Women Crush Their GoalsWith fourteen years’ experience as a sports nutritionist and personal trainer, Candice De Mendonca thrives on helping others achieve their… The post Meet The Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Helping Women Crush Their Goals appeared first on Women’s Health.
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4 Natural Sweeteners That Are Better Than Sugar, According To A Dietician
Read More: 4 Natural Sweeteners That Are Better Than Sugar, According To A DieticianHere’s why we’re looking hard at natural sweeteners. White sugar isn’t doing you any favours (it can raise your risk for heart disease and cause your blood sugar to spike, then crash). But the idea of a life without the sweet stuff? Thank u, next. The post 4 Natural Sweeteners That Are Better Than Sugar,…
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Here’s What Happens When You Stop Eating Sugar, According To Nutritionists
Read More: Here’s What Happens When You Stop Eating Sugar, According To NutritionistsWhether cold turkey is your goal — or you’re just drastically cutting your sugar intake — here’s what you might experience (hint: good things ahead!) The post Here’s What Happens When You Stop Eating Sugar, According To Nutritionists appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Bulking and Cutting: Should You Do It?
Read More: Bulking and Cutting: Should You Do It?Bulking and cutting are terms that get thrown around casually in the fitness universe, but where should you start? Should you bulk first and then cut? Should you cut first and then bulk? Can you do both at the same time? More important, is there a right way to approach bulking and cutting, and are…
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What Are the Best Sports Supplements for Women? No One Knows for Sure
Read More: What Are the Best Sports Supplements for Women? No One Knows for SureAthletes are always looking for methods to improve their performance, and trying a nutritional supplement is a natural step toward this improvement. Both male and female athletes may be willing to take sports nutrition supplements that promise increased time to fatigue, improvement in strength, or decreased body composition. Research on collegiate female athletes suggests that…
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6 Protein Snacks to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Read More: 6 Protein Snacks to Satisfy Your Sweet ToothWe all know protein desserts can be a total hit-or-miss. They can be chalky, t00 chewy or just plain icky, in all honesty. It’s also true that just because someone puts the word “protein” in front of a product, that doesn’t necessarily make it good for you. All that said, more often than not it…
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How to Choose Sustainable Protein Sources
Read More: How to Choose Sustainable Protein SourcesWe all know that eating enough protein is a non-negotiable if you’re trying to support your muscle growth. After all, protein is the building block of muscles, making it a key macro for people who want to bulk up or see more tone. But if you want to support your muscles while supporting the environment,…
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This Sneaky Ingredient May Mess With Your Gut
Read More: This Sneaky Ingredient May Mess With Your GutSkim the labels on nearly any packaged food in the supermarket and you’re bound to find a few ingredients that aren’t in your kitchen cabinets. But while you’re fretting about high-fructose this and artificial that, scientists have uncovered a potential new threat in your favorite energy bar: emulsifiers—ubiquitous food additives that are almost impossible to…
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Why Your Post-Workout Meal Is Just As Important As Your Workout, According to a Nutritionist and PT
Read More: Why Your Post-Workout Meal Is Just As Important As Your Workout, According to a Nutritionist and PTThat post-workout meal that you choose actually has a much larger effect on how your muscles recover – thank you… The post Why Your Post-Workout Meal Is Just As Important As Your Workout, According to a Nutritionist and PT appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Study Finds Nordic Diet Improves Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Read More: Study Finds Nordic Diet Improves Cholesterol and Blood SugarWhat is a Nordic diet and why has it been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol? In short, it’s a lifestyle that focuses on locally-sourced foods in the Nordic countries — Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Some of the main ingredients within a…
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The 9 Easiest Ways to Boost Your Health
Read More: The 9 Easiest Ways to Boost Your HealthMost of us know that good health is important and that we try our best to incorporate healthy habits in the areas of our lives that matter most. However, few of us realize just how far-reaching good health is — and that it impacts nearly every single facet of our day-to-day lives, not just the…
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How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Daily, According To A Nutritionist
Read More: How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Daily, According To A NutritionistGiven the emphasis on hydration in health circles (downing enough of the clear stuff has been linked to improved mood… The post How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Daily, According To A Nutritionist appeared first on Women’s Health.
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8 Foods You Never Realized Were High in Protein
Read More: 8 Foods You Never Realized Were High in ProteinProtein is one of three macronutrients, alongside carbohydrates and fats, that is incredibly important for your health. It’s not only known as the building block of your body, but it also helps stabilize your blood sugar levels, reduces brain fog, supports healthy muscles and bones, and helps you maintain a healthy weight, according to Josh…
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12 Low-Sugar Chocolate Treats for Valentine’s Day
Read More: 12 Low-Sugar Chocolate Treats for Valentine’s DayDuring the month of love, chocolate is inescapable. Come Valentine’s Day (or let’s be honest, really any day) you can’t go wrong adding some chocolate to the mix — at least for your psychological well-being. But most chocolate-laced products on the market are nutritional duds full of sugar, sketchy fats and mystery ingredients. And that…
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8 Ways Your Bedtime Snack Is Causing a Sluggish Morning
Read More: 8 Ways Your Bedtime Snack Is Causing a Sluggish MorningEven if you’ve eaten your three meals a day and a few snacks in between, you might find that you’re still a little hungry toward the end of the night — just around when you’re heading off to bed. It’s quite common, and not always a bad thing, to feel your stomach rumbling so late…