by Women's Health | Aug 31, 2018 | Health
Photograph by Unsplash When I think of high cholesterol, I think of all the usual culprits — red meat, dairy and eggs — so because I’m a vegan, I always thought that I didn’t need to worry about this particular problem. Boy, was I in for a surprise! Three...
by Women's Health | May 23, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Health
It’s in our bliss balls and raw vegan slices. It’s taken up permanent residence in our pantry. It splashes out of the jar during summer and magically goes rock-solid in winter. But is coconut oil really the wonder ingredient it’s cracked up to be? What Is Coconut Oil?...
by Women's Health | Oct 9, 2017 | Weight Loss
People are confused about fats, and it’s pretty understandable on some level. After all, a few years ago, they were seen as the worst thing ever, and now we’re told that fats are an important part of a healthy diet. At some point, you’ve probably heard some myths and...
by Women's Health | Feb 24, 2014 | Food & Nutrition, Health
Too young to worry about cholesterol? Don’t be so sure… According Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) every hour in SA five people have heart attacks, 10 people have strokes and 10 people die from heart disease and stroke. Sadly, 80 percent of these deaths...