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During the first trimester your body goes through many changes, and the hormonal changes affect almost every organ system in your body. No one said growing a baby was easy! Most pregnancy symptoms are experienced in the first trimester, and it is during this period that women generally feel their worst – nauseous, tired and […]

Try this recipe if you want to shake the rice portion of your meal.

When you’re pregnant, everyone has an opinion about what you should and shouldn’t be eating, and how much you need to be eating. It can get really confusing – especially if you’re a first time mom-to-be.

This super salad contains four of the ten super-foods.

If you’re taking ARV medication, it can leave you feeling sick and unable to eat much. This nutritious beef broth is easy on the stomach, plus it’s packed with essential nutrients to give you energy.

These holidays, you don’t need to spend a fortune on pricey and fatty snacks from garage pit stops when you’re on the road. And likewise, when it comes to picnics and beach snacks, there are plenty of tasty and healthy alternatives to the traditional soggy sandwich! Here are our top suggestions, let us know what […]

This kale salad recipe isn’t just a tasty low-fat dish, it’s also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals.

This tasty salad incorporates ingredients from a variety of food groups.

In anticipation of summer, you’ve been eating well and exercising (most days) and you’re finally feeling body confident and ready to hit the beach in your bikini. But come the festive period, even the most disciplined people struggle with the temptations of too much good food and drink – often resulting in unwanted weight gain […]

Although some people avoid eating avocados because they’re relatively high in fat and calories, the truth is they’re also packed with essential nutrients and heart-healthy compounds. Avocados are delicious and versatile, and here are a couple more great reasons to include them regularly in your diet: They’re packed with carotenoids and vitamin E, which help […]

A small, but loud storm has erupted around one of the sign-language interpreters used at late President Nelson Mandela’s memorial service held at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 11 December. During the proceedings various signers – from DeafSA, actress Marlee Matlin and others – commented on different social media platforms that they couldn’t understand what […]

Red kidney beans, which are part of the legume family, are one of the healthiest foods a person can eat. They’re very low in fat, cholesterol-free and they’re a good source of protein. This is especially good news for vegetarians, but it doesn’t mean meat-eaters can’t enjoy them too! Take a look at Heleen Meyer’s […]