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For type II diabetes, 50% – 60% of the diet should be foods that are high in complex carbohydrates, such as in this recipe, as they release their glucose content slowly. Blueberries also have a low GI rating.

Beets have a low GI, making them a good choice for diabetes. To save time, microwave the beetroot, rather than roast them, unless you roast them the day before along with something else. The watercress can be replaced by baby spinach leaves.

Need some inspiration for supper? Take a look at this easy supper time meal.

The average new-born baby weighs approximately 3.5 kg – now imagine what it must be like to carry around a 25 kg tumour! That’s the size of the giant, benign tumour removed from a woman’s womb in Valencia, Spain – this past week.

Almonds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help keep blood vessels healthy, and eating a small handful of nuts a day can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Just make sure the nuts you eat aren’t salted or coated with sugar. Almonds in particular work well as an alternative for cheese, bacon bits […]

No matter what nervous parents might think about the annual Matric Rage in Plettenburg Bay, one great thing is emerging from news reports – teenagers are buying condoms by the crate load. To be honest, we’re not sure they’re always being used properly, as the sales of morning-after contraception pills has also gone through the […]

If you were looking forward to binging this holiday season, wait till you hear what Jay-Z and Beyoncé have planned. Instead of going all out, the happy couple have decided to go on a 22 day vegan challenge – which will end at Christmas. Jay-Z took to his blog, Live and Times, to explain the […]

Tuna is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Omega-3 fats also help lower blood pressure and regulate your heart rate. Aim to eat omega-3 rich oily fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel 2-3 times a week. In this recipe, tuna can be substituted with salmon steaks.

President Jacob Zuma has announced that the former President Nelson Mandela passed away peacefully at 8:30pm on Thursday evening in the company of his family. “Our beloved Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding President of our democratic nation has departed,” said the President in a live address to the nation. “Our nation has lost its greatest […]

Looking for a tasty vegetarian meal for supper? Try this! Roasted peppers are great as a main meal or as a side meal with fish or salad.

If your baby is under the age of 6 months they shouldn’t be exposed to direct sunlight. If they are older than 6 months it’s vital that you keep them protected from the sun – make sure they wear a high SPF sunblock specially formulated for delicate skin, and cover their skin with protective clothing. […]

Drive safely. Take regular breaks to stretch your legs. Check your car tyres. Stop if you feel tired. Do these sound familiar? Probably, they’re some of the road safety awareness messages we hear all the time, especially when December holidays roll round and everyone is travelling. Road safety messages and checks are there for a […]