by Women's Health | Apr 6, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Inflammation is a constant annoyance, creeping on your well-being and occasionally leaving you with a puffy, swollen face. Okay, it’s not all bad, but when it goes awry, inflammation is the ultimate PITA. There is such a thing as good inflammation: When you...
by Women's Health | Mar 29, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Health
There’s Banting, those pesky vegans, wheat-free women… but what about all the others in between? This story forms part of a new series called The Food Diaries: following the eating habits of different women in South Africa. We’re taking a microscope...
by Women's Health | Mar 23, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
You should eat protein after exercise to fuel muscle growth – within 60 minutes of your sweat sesh. Eat a full meal in the next two hours to keep your metabolism active. Here are the best snacks to get into that body immediately after exercise. Bonus: You’ll be...
by Women's Health | Mar 20, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
When it comes to lean proteins, chicken breast is queen. It offers a whopping 31 grams of protein per serving, without a lot of fat or kilojoules. Bow down, other proteins. Bow down. Plus, it’s pretty versatile—you can grill it, roast it, toss it over a green...
by Women's Health | Mar 16, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Melinda’s not about that strict diet life. These are her rules for healthy eating: 1/ Eat For Energy “At this moment I eat a helluva lot just because I train very hard,” says Melinda. And true to her word, when we serve lunch after the shoot – a buffet of salads,...
