Tag: health benefits

10 Powerful Benefits of Walking Daily

One Simple Habit That Changes Everything: Why Daily Walking Is So Powerful for Your Health In a place like South Africa—where life moves fast, stress is high, and many people spend long hours sitting or commuting—it’s easy to underestimate something as simple as walking. No gym. No equipment. No complicated routine. Just walking. Yet research […]

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International Whisky Day: Here are some benefits of drinking whisky

Every year on the 27th of March, whisky lovers come together to celebrate International Whisky Day with a glass of their favourite distilled alcoholic beverage. Also see: Premier Gold Bar Whisky crowns a major SA milestone This day was first launched in 2009, during the Whisky Day Festival in the Northern Netherlands. March 27 celebrates […]

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The health benefits of Pomegranates

Have you ever considered why pomegranates are so popular and why they have been making a real comeback in the fruit bowl for some time? There are good reasons as to why. Pomegranates are these round, red fruits with a white inner flesh that’s packed with crunchy, juicy edible seeds called arils. Also see: Pomegranates: the story behind why they’re good […]

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Drink apple cider vinegar before meals for better health

It’s no secret that almost everyone has tried drinking apple cider vinegar as a health hack as seen on social media, but when I heard that celebrities like Victoria Beckham were fans of drinking apple cider vinegar before meals as part of her morning routine, I was intrigued. The thought of gulping a spoonful of […]

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Power up your workouts with beetroot powder

Do you want to get more out of your workouts? Perhaps the key ingredient you need is beetroot powder. This colourful superfood, which is full of natural performance enhancers and vital nutrients, can help you increase your stamina and endurance, giving you an advantage when working out. The health publications below explain how this powerhouse […]

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Explore the health benefits of eating Dates

Most people see Dates as merely being a fruit that can be indulged in during one’s leisure, on a picnic or simply as a side snack on the table when attending weddings, birthday parties or other significant celebrations – however, this is not all that these brown fruits have to offer. According to lifestyle food […]

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The best time for supper and why it matters

The time you eat supper can has a significant impact on your mood and productivity. Having supper too early can result in late-night snacking while eating too late can make you feel bloated and agitated. The below publications explore the importance of timing your evening meal and long-term health benefits which promote improved sleep and […]

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These are the uncommon uses of medical cannabis

Upon hearing the word cannabis you probably only associate it with getting high and out, which is not an entirely bad connection because that is one of the uses of this herb, smoking. However, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis, more specifically medical cannabis. Health publications detail some of […]

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5 Surprising health benefits of cucumbers

Cucumbers are known for being a basic salad element and are frequently overlooked, but you are actually unaware that they are secretly improving your health. Here are 5 surprising health benefits of cucumbers: According to a registered dietitian, Amber Sommer, “Cucumbers can help with disease prevention, weight management and digestion and because they are readily […]

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The benefits of stretching everyday

As human beings, we spend a good portion of our lives finding the best way to keep our bodies healthy. Stretching is one exercise that assists with this, and research has revealed that stretching regularly or daily is a good way to protect one’s mobility and independence. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible and healthy, and […]

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Hidden health benefits of eating boiled eggs

It is no secret that eating eggs, in general, is good for your health, not to mention how easy it is to make a meal out of it. This is a given. Individuals have their preferences when it comes to preparing their eggs be it scrambled, sunny side up, soft or hard-boiled eggs but the […]

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5 Benefits of twerking that will surprise you

In different parts of the world, twerking is a dance move that some associate with gross behaviour, going as far as labelling those who perform the moves professionally and casually with derogative names. This dance move which is executed through the up and down hip movements and a low, squatting stance has been practised in […]

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