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 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 MoreReaching Your Fibre Needs During Winter
Winter is on our doorstep and there’s no escape from the icy cold mornings and nights. While you’re preparing for the drop in temperature by bringing out your thermals and thick cosy blankets, it’s important to also prepare your diet accordingly. This may sound absurd however, when comfort foods are in and cold fruits and […]
Read MoreWHY WE GLOAT ABOUT WHOLE GRAIN OATS
Most of us know that oats are delicious and provide a great amount of comfort in the cold winter months, but did you know that they are one of the healthiest grains you can eat1? Also known as Avena sativa, including oats in your diet can provide a host of health benefits. Let’s chat more […]
Read MoreWHY FUTURELIFE® IS THE SMART CHOICE FOR EVERY MUM
The pressure of being a mother can sometimes be overwhelming when you have so many decisions to make. From what to wear to what’s for dinner, you will need to make an of average 35 000 decisions daily. You already have so much on your plate, so when it comes to nutrition, your cereal choice […]
Read MoreEVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS CHANGED WHY HASN’T YOUR BREAD?
Nothing says home more than the smell of bread, wouldn’t you agree? Growing up bread made up many memorable meals for me. School lunchboxes always included some sort of sandwich and bread always made an appearance at birthday parties or school sporting events. Bread is also the perfect accompaniment when hosting friends and families. Think […]
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