They say becoming vegan or vegetarian is a huge missed steak but maybe the joke is on meat eaters. But before you go bacon their hearts with the truth about the dangers of a meat-heavy diet, get all the facts here first. HISTORY Contrary to popular belief,...
Downward facing dogs and salutations to the sun aren’t just good for your body, they can also be fun. Any fitness fundi or health geek worth their macros meal plan will tell you that summer bodies are sculpted in winter. So instead of curling up to...
It is often said that from dust we came, and to dust we shall return. We are all creatures from Mother Nature. It only seems fitting, then, that we work to honour and preserve her the best way we can. As women, we have a...
Nelson Mandela once said, "I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment." This year’s Mandela Day coincides with what would’ve been the father of the South...
Understanding The Waste Crisis and Your Role In It Recycling is one of the easiest and arguably amongst the most effective, eco-friendly practices anyone can adopt. A 2016 poll estimated the average waste each person produces daily is just under 2.5kgs. One would assume that every greenie...
There is a shared belief that children are the future. But when considering that the succeeding generation is a babel of bodies absorbed by their cell phones and klout scores, it doesn’t really instill anyone with confidence. Millennials are perceived to be irresponsible, narcissistic and...
Nothing puts a damper on picnic plans like rainy weather - literally. Similar to hibernating animals, we humans tend to prioritise warmth and comfort, avoiding the natural elements until spring. But there are a number of fun ways to keep you and your family entertained...
Africa has an expansive pantry of fragrant and flavourful herbs and spices with wonderful healing properties. Not only do we want our food to taste good, we benefit from the homeopathic properties too. Though westernization has overtaken the use of natural remedies, there are number...
Looking into gluten and the potential of gluten free living - what's good, bad and where you can be adjusting your lifestyle and diet. The more you know the better you do, right? In the past decade, food allergies, intolerances and dietary restrictions have been discovered...
In the past decade, food allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions have been linked to a great number of ailments. Irritable Bowel Syndrome - irritated by dairy, gluten, and even some fruits and vegetables - is one of the most common disorders affecting people today. There are...