“There’s kind of no rubric for how we deal.” – Gwyneth Paltrow Since its inception in 2008, Goop, a new-age wellness brand, has been making headlines for supporting eccentric ideas and promoting unorthodox treatments. While the jury is still out on how reliable the advice...
Collagen is the closest thing our skin has to the fountain of youth. It keeps what is considered the largest organ in our body smooth, supple and hydrated. There are many ways in which we can load up on the protein. We suggest ramping up...
In two recent blogs, we’ve explored how the climate in southern Africa is expected to change in the coming century and the ecological pros and cons of fish farming. The two are somewhat connected. Due to droughts becoming more frequent our water supply is expected...
Let me admit my bias from the outset; as someone who writes about food a lot, I truly believe that the easiest way to both look and feel better begins with how you eat. Now that we’ve gotten that out the way, I’m going to...
The year is 2000 BCE. Male homo sapiens spend the day hunting game, while the females forage for fruits, nuts and any other edible produce that grows in the area. The species have recently discovered fire that makes eating meat considerably easier than years before....
When I was 10-years-old, my mother put me on my first diet. She held my hand as the nurse at SureSlim drew my blood, and she was right there with me when we returned to pick up my personalised nutrition plan from the dietician at...
If you feel like you’re not getting enough probiotic-rich foods in your diet and are looking to supplement with probiotics, it's important to make sure you’re taking the right ones to ensure the results you’re after. Dr Kerry Haarhoff breaks-down what to look for...
FAITHFUL TO NATURE OPENS THEIR FIRST-EVER PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS STORE After 13 years of operating as an online store, we have finally responded to thousands of requests from you to be able to explore our warehouse, and have decided to take a portion of our...
Not only are Capetonians talking the eco-friendly talk, but they are walking the walk too. As of 31 January 2020, World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa released the Plastic Pact – which will be managed and delivered by NPO GreenCape – to reduce and rework...
