After a long and indulgent 2025 festive season, filled with big meals, sweet treats, and those irresistible soft serves on the beach, it’s normal for your body to feel bloated, experience brain fog, or fatigue. While your body is naturally good at regulating itself, changes in routine, sleep and eating habits can leave you feeling a little out of sync. The good news is that you can give your body an extra boost to help it recover, feel fresh, and stay strong for the rest of the year. Simple & easy habits to give your body a boost Resetting…
Rich, nostalgic and just the right amount of indulgent, this peanut butter biscuit and ice-cream sandwich is the kind of treat that disappears fast on hot summer days.…
While high-protein diets remain popular in the food and wellness space, the side effects of excessive protein intake aren’t discussed enough. Don’t get us wrong – there’s nothing inherentlyly wrong with eating a high-protein diet (it works for many of the world’s top athletes), but consuming that little bit too much may lead to bad breath, dehydration, and even weight gain. While the main goals of high-protein diets are to support muscle growth and recovery, overdoing it can cause serious stress on your kidneys and heart. If you’re experiencing any of the below signs and symptoms, you might be consuming too…
Inside chef Michelle Theron’s wine-first seasonal gastronomy at Vergenoegd Löw . At Vergenoegd Löw, gastronomist Michelle Theron blends idealism, pragmatism, culinary mastery, and a humanist worldview. “Humanists see the world through an ethical lens,” she explains.…
There are many reasons why we love harvest time on La Motte. With all the activity, the farm is abuzz with an infectious energy, but this special season also celebrates our French Huguenot winemaking traditions and tastes that have become somewhat of a treasure over the years. As is the annual custom, we invite guests to join in the enthusiasm with an exciting, seasonal Harvest Experience. The 2026 La Motte Harvest Experience shares the blessing of the harvest with an invitation into the vineyards and cellar and with a seat at the table! What you can expect from the La…
BIRKENSTOCK INTRODUCES ‘ON THEIR FEET’ – HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOTWEAR FOR LEADING LOCAL BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS BIRKENSTOCK is showcasing inspirational South African industry-leading professionals as part of a…
A lot of people swear by buying in bulk – and I’m definitely one of them. When done right, bulk buying can make your groceries last longer, score you better prices, keep your pantry, fridge, and freezer well-stocked, cut budget costs, cut down on last-minute grocery runs, and give you more freedom to shake up your weekly dinner routine (which, let’s be honest, can get pretty repetitive). That’s why we’ve put together this handy listicle to help you decide which foods are truly worth buying in bulk, why they’re suited to it, how long they last, and the best ways…
If your TikTok feed has been taken over by people dunking biscuits into yoghurt, you’re not alone. The latest viral dessert is being called a “Japanese cheesecake”, and…
If you’ve seen urolithin A popping up in health chats, you’re not imagining it. Early human studies are linking this gut-derived compound to healthier cellular ageing, better muscle function and shifts in immune markers associated with “inflammaging”. But here’s the headline: your body only makes urolithin A if the right gut bacteria are on board — and that’s not true for everyone. Below, what it is, what the research actually shows, and how to get it from your plate before you even think about supplements. What is urolithin A? Urolithin A is a postbiotic — a compound made by gut…
Barley is an incredibly versatile ingredient to have in your pantry. It has a nutty flavour, chewy texture, and is packed full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The…