by Women's Health | Jan 30, 2019 | Health
South Africans spend a lot of money on supplements, vitamins and minerals. A 2016 report shows that the market is worth a whopping R3.8 billion, while a quarter of South Africans are getting way less than the RDA of fruit and veg. Every cell in your body needs...
by Women's Health | Jul 5, 2018 | Health
If magnesium were in your girl squad, she’d be the overachiever of the crew. That’s because magnesium is basically the unsung hero of your body: It plays a role in nerve and muscle function, blood sugar, bone health, and metabolism, among other things,...
by Women's Health | Jun 19, 2018 | Health
The benefits of vitamin D, backed up by tons of research, ring loud and clear: strong bones, improved mood, even more efficient weight loss. But signs that you’re low on the nutrient are a bit quieter. If you notice one or more of these issues, head to your...
by Women's Health | Jan 22, 2018 | Health
Photograph by welcomia/Freepik Up to 57 percent of SA women could be iron deficient… Did you know that iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is the most common nutritional deficiency globally? But it’s easy to miss if you don’t know the signs, which can be subtle,...
by Women's Health | Sep 15, 2017 | Health
Few nutrients—heck, few bees—are as buzzy as B12 right now. Juice bars are adding it to smoothies. Celebs like Rita Ora and Chelsea Handler get it injected into their bums. It’s being touted as a magic bullet for everything from low energy to a sluggish...