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Christian Dior once said “A woman’s perfume tells more about her than her handwriting” – and it’s true, your favourite fragrance is like your “scent signature”, a powerful part of how you express yourself. And, when you consider that over 60% of what you spray on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream, it’s clear that your perfume becomes part of you in more ways than one. Green goddesses know that natural perfumes win hands-down over synthetic fragrances, when it comes to scent, safety and sustainability; so let’s explore a little more about why you should be choosing a natural perfume as your signature scent.

We are very excited to sponsor and support what we believe is the most exciting new development in the natural and organic products industry. TOPIC stands for Testing of Products Initiated by Consumers and retailers like us. TOPIC will test the authenticity of natural and organic...

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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...