by Women's Health | Mar 14, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Almond milk is everywhere. You pour it in your coffee, whirl it into your morning smoothies, or just drink it straight out of the carton. Sure, it’s a little watery. But it’s made from almonds, so it MUST be good for you. Not so fast. A 2017 review in...
by Women's Health | Mar 12, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Carbs took a reputation hit after the rise of the keto diet—much like Taylor Swift’s stock plummeted after Kim K. leaked the infamous “Famous” phone call. But just like Tay bounced back with her “Reputation” album, carbs are making a...
by Women's Health | Mar 8, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Egg white scrambles and omelets have long dominated the “healthy” or “fit” portion of restaurant and fast food menus. Admittedly, they do have a lot going in their favour. Egg whites have no fat and are a banging source of fill-you-up protein, supplying 3.6 of the...
by Women's Health | Mar 6, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Considered the largest outbreak of listeriosis that the world has seen so far, this news is definitely stirring up a mild panic. And the culprit? Polony… in the kitchen… with a knife. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi made the scary announcement on Sunday...
by Women's Health | Mar 5, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
With the recent outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa, your fave lunchbox fillers are a definite no go. Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium. The bacteria can be found in processed meats, such as polony,...
