Popular Science

5 min. di lettura

The sugar in those raspberries is fine. The rest? That's added. Pixabay You should already be avoiding added sugars—but you’re probably not. Whoops. With all the guidelines on what you should and shouldn’t eat floating around, it’s easy to overlook a

Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

1 min. di lettura

A homemade cake or cookie now and then won’t hurt, but it’s worth doing a stocktake of your daily free (added) sugar intake by reading food labels. Check sauces, ready meals, dressings, protein balls, yoghurt, even bread. Honey and fruit juice are be

Muscle & Fitness Hers South Africa

1 min. di lettura

Some of the smoothies that you’ll find in the refrigerated aisle or at fast-food restaurants may say they’re “all natural” and contain real fruit, but they’re often loaded with extra sugar (some with more than 100 grams of the sweet stuff!). CLEAN I

LOSE IT The Low Carb & Paleo Way

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If you don’t suffer from an eating disorder, fasting for various lengths of time offers a good route to increased energy and weight loss. Also, says nephrologist Dr Jason Fung, who heads up Toronto’s Intensive Dietary Management programme, it results

Business Today

5 min. di lettura

The domestic sugar industry with its 530 operational sugar mills that produce 25 million tonnes (MT) of sugar and in the process pays Rs 65,000 crore as sugarcane price to 50 million Indian farmers every year, is not in the pink of health. Half of t

TRAIL

5 min. di lettura

Let’s focus on a controversial macronutrient. Some may be dismissive and say “Sugar is sugar!” but there is complexity within carbs. Complex carbohydrates, if you will… Dietitians Rowena Visagie, Keri Strachan, and Kerryn Moolenschot explore types of

Better Nutrition

1 min. di lettura

Different types of sugar affect appetite a bit differently, according to a study that compared pure glucose and table sugar (sucrose), which contains equal parts of glucose and fructose. In a group of men and women between the ages of 18 and 35, gluc

Oxygen

2 min. di lettura

When it comes to building muscle, is protein the only macro that matters? It’s true that the amino acids in protein-rich foods are needed to rebuild after vigorous exercise, but protein is not all that matters in the muscle-building game. You also ne

Farmer's Weekly

1 min. di lettura

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) recently agreed to work with the country’s Competition Tribunal and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to implement further initiatives aimed at developing the productivity and involvement of

Popular Science

3 min. di lettura

Sneak preview: this donut has less sugar than you think... Unsplash Cadbury cream eggs are the height of sweetness. The milky substance on the outside barely qualifies as “chocolate” and the oozing fondant within is almost pure sugar. It’s possible t

Popular Science

3 min. di lettura

There's no need to cut carbs and sugar completely from your diet, but strategically eating them after protein could help decrease their negative effects on your health. Deposit Photos The healthiest way to eat a dessert (or any type of added sugar) i

Australian Men's Fitness

1 min. di lettura

• Recommended limits for sugar confuse us because not everyone defines “sugar” the same way. So let’s use the World Health Organisation (WHO) definition – any type of sugar added to foods plus honey, syrups and fruit juices without the pulp. WHO reco

Popular Science

5 min. di lettura

Ice cream is a miracle. You start with milk, one of the most chemically complex foods we eat. Add sugars to reduce its freezing point, and egg proteins and emulsifiers to obstruct ice crystals. Then you stick this gloppy stuff in a portable freezer a

Chat

2 min. di lettura

IBS is the most common gut disorder, with around two in 10 of us suffering says Bupa. Aiming to change the stigma is Regular Girl, a blend of fibre and probiotics to help keep things moving. It’s approved by Australia’s Monash University, which resea

The Australian Women's Weekly

1 min. di lettura

A homemade cake or cookie now and then won’t hurt, but it’s worth doing a stocktake of your daily free (added) sugar intake by reading food labels. Check sauces, ready meals, dressings, protein balls, yoghurt, even bread. Honey and fruit juice are be

Healthy Food Guide

1 min. di lettura

If you’ve started walking or cycling more lately, your higher body energy needs could lead to an increase in food production-related emissions. The good news is that by reducing your meat consumption and shifting your eating towards more veg, legumes

Business Today

5 min. di lettura

The nip in the air and the hazy skyline in October are tell tale signs of onset of winter in northern parts of the country. In India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, there is one more giveaway long queues of tractors on highways overloaded wit

TRAIL

3 min. di lettura

Bookings: gear@trailmag.co.za Feature in next issue’s guide from R343pm R10 (330ml) R25 (750ml) | ruganijuice.co.za Rugani’s pure beetroot extracts are a great source of CIS-beta-carotene, supporting cognitive function and heart, eye, and oral health

Women's Fitness

2 min. di lettura

Q I try to eat healthily… should I be worried about sugar in fruit? Fruit is loaded with nutrients; however, you do need to beware of its sugar content. Fructose, the most common form of sugar in fruit, is far from harmless. In excess, it can lead

The Rake

4 min. di lettura

by sarah ann macklin I grew up in Hampshire, where meal times were always a family matter. I am the youngest of three children. My parents made supper time an essential and social evening routine, when every member of the family would come together t

The Rake

4 min. di lettura

I grew up in Hampshire, where meal times were always a family matter. I am the youngest of three children. My parents made supper time an essential and social evening routine, when every member of the family would come together to talk about their da

WHO

1 min. di lettura

You’ve been hitting the gym like a boss, had salad for lunch every day and you’ve ditched the biscuits and sweet treats for afternoon tea. So why isn’t the weight falling off the way you expected it to? Well, it may be that you’re eating more sugar t

Better Nutrition

1 min. di lettura

Know Brainer makes it easy to fuel up on fat (necessary for activating ketosis) while enjoying your morning cup of Joe, with Ketogenic Creamers. Rich, creamy, and satisfying, these grab-n-go packs are a game changer for coffee lovers. They feature a

that's life

1 min. di lettura

The ‘sugar-rush’ is a myth! New research found that eating sugary foods actually makes people feel less alert and more tired, meaning sugar has no effect on mood or energy. So next time you find yourself longing for a sugar kick, opt for a healthy sn

Better Nutrition

1 min. di lettura

Sweeten the transition back to school with Manuka Honey Lollipops. Make those back-to-school days fun with a healthy treat that helps improve digestion and the immune system. Contains no artificial colors or flavors, refined sugars, or corn syrup. An

Your Horse

1 min. di lettura

The owner: Fee Mulbarton The horse: Dominic, a 14.1hh rescue cob The problem: Dominic only needs to look at a blade of grass and his waistline expands, even in winter… Clare says: As a typical native cob, Dominic needs dietary management all year rou

Your Pregnancy

1 min. di lettura

When it comes to fighting colds and flu, it is essential to up your water intake and decrease your sugar intake. Sugar has devastating effects on the immune system. Not only does it increase the production of hormones that suppress the immune system,

Healthy Food Guide

1 min. di lettura

Time to bone up on calcium-rich dairy choices. More than half of Australians don’t get enough calcium in their diets, even though it’s essential for strong bones and teeth. The good news is dairy foods make it easy to reach your daily calcium needs.

Union of Concerned Scientists

4 min. di lettura

There are things that raise eyebrows in the public health community. One of those things is when the sugar industry is happy. While they’ve had a lot to smile about lately—including the delay of an FDA rule requiring added sugar to be listed on packa

Diabetic Living Australia

1 min. di lettura

PREP TIME: 5 MINSSERVES 1 (AS ANOCCASIONAL DRINK) 3 tsp boiling water3 tsp granulated sugar substitute40ml gin1 Tbsp fresh lemon juiceIce cubes, to serveCrushed ice, to serve2 tsp crème de mure (blackberry liqueur)1 lemon slice and a blackberry, to s