Heritage Day celebrated on the 24th of September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our rainbow nation. This public holiday is more than just a day off work. It is a celebration of our past and the present contribution of our South Africans in making our beautiful country what it is today. On this day, we’d like to […]
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WHAT MAKES FUTURELIFE® SMART OATS WITH ANCIENT GRAINS SMART
Oats has always been a popular choice in many South African homes. At FUTURELIFE® we offer you all the benefits of oats plus more with our FUTURELIFE® Smart Oats® and Ancient Grains. Here’s how we do it: THE MORE GRAINS THE BETTER FUTURELIFE® Smart Oats® and Ancient Grains is the first and only scientifically formulated oats with a blend of 5 whole […]
Read MoreSPRING CLEAN YOUR GROCERY CUPBOARD
Regardless of the season, its always a good idea to get rid of the clutter, the things that take up space and don’t make you feel good. When you think about spring cleaning, household junk or those items in your wardrobe that you haven’t worn for five years may pop to mind, but what about […]
Read MoreNUTRITION BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER RUNNING APPLICABLE FROM NOVICE TO ELITE
We know that elite athletes need to follow stringent dietary guidelines in order to perform at their best. But what if you just run for fun, are a weekend warrior or are simply looking to improve in your fitness? There are some science-based nutrition guidelines that can benefit everyone in the running community. TIPS FOR NUTRITION AROUND RUNNING […]
Read MorePHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
One of the South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines is “be active”. The human body is built to move but we often disregard physical activity in our wellness goals. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines physical activity as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure”, the important part of the statement is […]
Read MoreAll About Fats
When most individuals think of fats, they think they are just down right unhealthy, even though this is a macronutrient that we need in our diet, we must just not have too much of it. When eating the right amounts and types of fats they play many important roles in our bodies. It is often […]
Read MoreBenefits of Protein at Breakfast
BENEFITS OF PROTEIN The benefits of breakfast have been well documented. The guidelines of what constitutes a healthy, high – quality breakfast differs from person to person. A study by Giovannini et al. who drew up guidelines for what a high-quality breakfast should include stated that grains (namely whole grain), fruit and a good quality […]
Read MoreAn Evolved Granola Bar
Granola bars are so popular that they even have their own food holiday in the States. Yes, that is right- the 21st of January is National Granola Bar Day! A basic granola bar includes a grain, usually oats with fruits or nuts and something sticky to hold it together (like syrup or honey)1. Granola bars […]
Read MoreTHE BENEFITS OF ANCIENT GRAINS
While ancient grains have in fact been around for centuries, they are very new to many a modern man. The reason for this is that over the years convenience has become king; wholegrains have become refined, faster-growing higher yielding wheats have generally taken over. Products can now stay ‘fresh’ with the use of preservatives, and […]
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