Recovery after exercise is essential for your muscles and tissues to repair the microtears they sustain during exercise and become stronger. Muscles need anywhere between 24 to 48 hours to repair and rebuild, but you can speed up this process by implementing these recovery strategies. ...
A 4.5m-long by 2.5m-high wire and plastic sculpture of A Fish Named Faithful has been unveiled at the V&A Waterfront to highlight the impact of plastic waste on marine life. But what is the story behind Faithful and who brought it to life? A Fish Named Faithful was...
From the moment of conception, your body is changing. It is a 9-month-long journey that doesn’t end there. Birth is akin to a marathon and breastfeeding, especially long term breastfeeding (and the World Health Organisation, WHO, recommends at least 2 years) is akin to being...
Going vegan/vegetarian can be a shock to the system, especially if you are one who likes the taste of meat. Thankfully, there are a number of food manufacturers catering to consumers who are trying to live a more ethical and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Disclaimer: if you...
Dubbed The Noffy Bomb, this is a hands down winner in the flavour variations we’ve tried in conjunction with our nice cream base. Here is just another way to show you how easy is to be creative with this recipe. Let this idea be your inspiration...
How are those health and fitness goals going that you set at the start of the year? When embarking on an active health journey it’s relatively easy to track your progress. You can weigh yourself, compare pictures of yourself between months, and assess the way...
Robyn Smith, founded Faithful to Nature 13 years ago out of her garage in the seaside village of Kommetjie with her partner at the time. She was on a mission to make the world a better place and believed that there was so much positive...
So, you've probably seen or heard the phrase "body positivity" floating around a lot lately. But what does it mean, and are you excluded if you aren't 'plus-size'? Body positivity is unlearning the idea that only certain bodies and physical appearances are worth acceptance and praise,...
In 2017, we all waited with baited breath as Cape Town dealt with a crippling water shortage. We saw videos of citizens lining up at natural springs, stockpiling water for what was promised to be a bleak few months of empty dams. Though they have...
