Vuyiswa Nyauza’s life changed in 2011 when she fell pregnant, but bringing new life into the world wasn’t an entirely positive experience for her. “I gained so much weight that year and wasn’t able to shed the weight after I gave birth,” explains Vuyiswa. She weighed 112kg and wore... Read more
The USN Body Makeover Challenge has become a body and lifestyle transformation institution in South Africa over the years. The challenge provides a complete step-by-step solution and includes everything you need to transform your body and your life in just 12 weeks. While the transformation plan, which you can... Read more
For years, the beauty and skincare industry has told us that vibrant, glowing skin and hair comes from products and treatments that nourish from the outside in, but is that enough? The truth is that achieving a healthful, luscious and vibrant outward appearance also requires nutrients that nourish from... Read more
‘You are what you eat,’ is a popular turn of phrase used in the health and fitness industries. But what that statement fails to convey is the importance that optimal digestion plays in the equation. It’s perhaps more apt to state that “you are what you absorb”. And some... Read more
Like many women today, Marisca de Beer thought that the path to a slim and toned physique required drastically reducing her food intake. “It got to the point where I was eating just once a day. That was a bad idea. Whenever I broke my strict diet, I would... Read more
Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary trend as people use this structured eating plan to lose weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyles. Registered dietician and founder of Newtricion Wellness Dieticians, Omy Naidoo, says fasting has been around for decades and many within society still practice some... Read more
What does life hold for professional athletes after retirement? For South Africa’s 1995 World Cup-winning flyhalf, Joel Stransky, it’s a life filled with epic adventure and serious tests of endurance. Joel worked hard to maintain an active lifestyle when he hung up his Springbok jersey and entered the corporate... Read more
Many people choose to include ‘superfoods’ in their diets to boost their nutritional intake for a healthier lifestyle. Superfoods generally refer to whole food items or ingredients that contain an abundance of nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Certain superfoods also deliver this nutritional density with fewer calories per... Read more
Making the transition to a ketogenic diet is a major commitment. The guidelines severely restrict a food group most of us have eaten (often in excess) for decades, which can make findings recipes and meal ideas a challenge. READ MORE: Keto-friendly Recipes It can also prove challenging due to... Read more
Imagine your body came with a manual. Well, it does. You just need a genetic test to access the info. Dis-Chem offers advanced DNA tests, powered by MUHDO. These easy-to-use testing kits deliver invaluable insights about your genetics and how you can optimise your health and fitness based on... Read more
