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With the arrival of summertime, weight loss is on everybody's mind as we look for an easy, healthy and long-lasting way to work off those winter pounds. Of course, regular exercise is a sure-fire way to stay slim and trim, but diet naturally plays a major role as well, and smoothies are amazing dietary tools for weight loss. Find out why they help and what you should be including in your daily smoothie recipes - plus we have two delicious and filling summer slimming smoothie recipes for you!

We've all been there, and we all know summer colds and allergies are the quickest way to put a damper on even the sunniest disposition! Summer colds are caused by the same virus as winter colds (although they are only 25% as common), but they tend to feel a lot worse due to the heat, and of course this isn't the time of year you want to be snuggled up with a hot toddy or a bowl of chicken soup. So here's a look at the tastiest, freshest summer foods to help you heal the sniffles, and two great nutrient packed smoothie recipes you can sip on to stay healthy all summer long.

According to Jonhannesburg's Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, around 3.5 million South Africans are living with Diabetes, and another 5 million are pre-diabetic. The prevalence of Diabetes throughout Africa is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years, largely due to more people living a more sedentary lifestyle and following a poor diet high in processed, sugary foods. Diet plays a huge role in preventing and managing Diabetes; let's take a look at the causes behind this widespread condition, and the best dietary changes you can make to help manage it.

High blood pressure is one of the most prevalent ailments in modern life, affecting 1 in every 5 South Africans. What exactly is high blood pressure, and how can a healthier diet help to heal you from the effects of high blood pressure? What is High...

You know how important it is to make sure your growing baby eats the healthiest foods; but how much have you thought about the tableware used to serve that food? In today’s world of cheap mass-produced plastics, so many parents choose plastic baby bottles, lunch...

As a mom or dad, we know you want nothing but the best nutrition for your little growing superstar. And walking through your local supermarket, you might think there are plenty of safe and wholesome options out there. But remember, most big food brands are...

Celebrating your little eco-warrior’s birthday is such a special time! And our green team is here to help moms and dads keep those special celebrations as green as possible. We’ve put together a collection of green-minded (and fun) decorations, gifts, games, toys and goodies to...

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If you’re a new parent, chances are you’ll have been hearing a lot lately about food pouches; these little goodies are all the rage, popping up everywhere from playgrounds to picnic sites. So what are they, why do some moms swear by them, and how to tell which food pouch choice is best for your baby? Faithful to Nature gives you the low-down on this latest baby care innovation.