Honestly, what on this beautiful earth could be better than eating an ice-cream after a workout? It is the perfect combination of anti-oxidants, protein and energising ingredients for a delicious restorative blueberry smoothie popsicle. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 banana 2/3 cup blueberries 1½ tsp maca root powder ¼...
Shopping makes me feel good. I’m not ashamed to conform to any gendered stereotypes because retail therapy is cathartic, though my sprees tend to cost more than a 45-minute session on a shrink’s chaise lounge, my biggest concern is all the foreign labels and imported...
From ‘the food of the gods’ in Greek mythology to being one of the five ingredients used to prepare the Hindu elixir of immortality (Panchamrita), honey has long been held a place of reverence in human history. In fact, our relationship with this natural confectionary dates back at...
Making the switch from an omnivorous diet to a meat-free lifestyle isn’t easy. Even the most dedicated vegans and vegetarians crave dairy chocolate or cheese from time to time. If you’re starting out, you’ll probably have to overcome your desires a great deal more initially...
I’m turning 38-years young this year, and it is a bittersweet fact that my skin is evidence of the great life I have led so far. My laughter lines are deeply entrenched, the sun has kissed my skin far too many times, and the lines...
Humans have been making use of Mother Nature and all her natural secrets for thousands of years, from the air we breathe to the nutrients we gain from the foods she provides. One such natural gem is different plants and their ability to dye our hair and...
Human beings are curious creatures. In the pursuit of vitality, we’ve created myths about a supposed fountain of youth; we’ve talked ourselves into drinking ‘cockroach milk’, out of eating certain fruits, and rationalised ingesting tapeworms in order to aid weight loss. One of the more contentious food groups...
We can all be happy to know that, yes, guacamole is in fact on the list of detox foods, even more so when you add Cape kale powder to it. Packed with Vitamin B6, Iron, Protein and anti-inflammatory properties it's actually a bit of a...
There’s just something about the dawn of a new year that brings a new sense of purpose to our lives and a desire to do better. For many of us, the natural inclination is to make improvement promises to ourselves: “This year, I will finally sign up for...
“New year = new me.” That is the mantra many repeat to themselves when they transition from one year to another. Whether it’s committing to actually using that gym memberships we sign up for, promising to call our parents more, or even endeavouring to be less hostile when...