Introduction We owe a lot to salt. In fact, many, many years ago, it has been a source of conflict, as tribes and nations fought for access to trade in salt with and even just to survive during...

The Good, The Bad and The Neutral We've been classifying fats into the good and the bad categories for decades. Oils were classified based on the heart-smart values: the ability to raise or lower...

A good night’s sleep is one of the keys to good health—and may also be a key to maintaining a healthy weight. There is evidence that people who get too little sleep have a higher risk of weight gain...

When embarking on a weight loss diet, it naturally means restriction of foods and subsequently nutrients. However, it is not necessary that you affect your body negatively. Let’s talk about skin...

Are you part of a big group of people who know it is good for you to drink the hydrating, tasteless, clear fluid daily...., but just the thought of it leaves you cold? Then much to your relief,...

Television Watching and "Sit Time" The Small Screen Looms Large in the Obesity Epidemic  Television (TV) watching is the favourite pastime in the SA. After work and sleep, TV viewing is the most...