Why We Really Broke Up (Part 2)

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He wrote bad poetry – to his ex “He was a hot posh-boy rugby player who wrote (bad) poetry on the sly. (The signs were all there, I know…) When he begged me to come on his annual family holiday to their house in France, I agreed, despite a niggling feeling that it was a … Read more

Naturally Sweet – Why Not Try It In Your Favorite Recipes

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There’s nothing artificial about new Light at Heart from Tate & Lyle Sugars. It’s as versatile as regular sugar – why not try it in your favorite recipes As the UK’s first blend of pure cane sugar and sweet Stevia leaf extract, Light at Heart is the natural choice for the whole family. You can … Read more

Money-Wise Tips And Recipes

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That’s supper sorted! There’s a good reason why Halloumi cheese is one of the standby ingredients in my fridge. Unopened, it will last for ages, and I like knowing there’s something other than predictable pasta that I can pull out of the bag in an emergency. I like to slice it, dredge it in a … Read more

My Life With An Alcoholic (Part 2)

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By the time my daughter was born, three years later, our marriage was over. Sam was completely drunk, comatose in the spare room, when, already having contractions, I drove myself to hospital. He only came to the hospital for the end of labour. Days later, I told him to move out, to choose between the … Read more

What It Feels Like When…You Have A House Husband

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Before we got married, Mike and I talked about the children we would have in the hazy imagined future. “I’d love to be a full-time dad,” he said, dreamily. “Great,” I replied. “I’ll gestate the foetus and you can bring it up!” I was only half joking. I was maternal, but couldn’t imagine life without … Read more

‘Kids Keep It Real, They Toss Your Ego’

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Michelle Botes, 50, chats about the duality of life as an actress, being terrible at small talk, and her two greatest teachers: her kids, Cara, 22, and Daniel, 18 Best known for her role as the charismatic honey trap Cherel de Villiers in the soapie Isidingo, Michelle Botes has long been driven by the desire … Read more

A Variety Of Colors Helps To Keep Us Healthy

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Eat a rainbow A variety of colors helps to keep us healthy, so eat red, yellow and green fruit and veg – and purple too! There’s more to a bright bowl of fruit than meets the eye. ‘Different colors indicate the presence of different nutrients and, in particular, natural plant compounds such as polyphenols, which … Read more

Cut The Crave : Ensure You Stop Any Food Urges

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Use these three foolproof steps to ensure you stop any food urges before they strike. Cut The Crave Want to stop automatically reaching for that afternoon fizzy drink, or tarnishing your week’s healthy eating effort with a carb binge? Whether it’s salt, sweets or the white stuff you’re after, you can out a stop to … Read more

How To Be An Ice Queen : Shepherd’s chocolate ice cream, Strawberry and coconut cream

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Shepherd’s chocolate ice cream Made with sheep’s yoghurt, it feels incredibly indulgent and creamy, but is actually (almost) guilt-free. Shepherd’s chocolate ice cream Serves 6-8 ·         350ml goat’s milk ·         150g xylitol ·         3 large egg yolks ·         475 ml sheep’s yoghurt ·         1 tsp vanilla essence/extract ·         1/2 tsp vanilla powder ·         3tbsp raw … Read more

Refueling During A Sweat Session

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A Peeling News 21 Grams of sugar you’ll save by swapping a 20-ounce sports drink for a banana. (That’s a candy bar’s worth!) Next time you’re refueling during a sweat session, go bananas literally. A new study from Appalachian State University found that when cyclists ate half of one in place of downing a bottled … Read more

Shape Up Your… Grilled Cheese

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The childhood staple is enjoying a renaissance, with specialized eateries springing up everywhere but its nutritional profile is still in the dark ages (800 calories and 37 grams of fat!). Bring the Melty Goodness into the lite with these tips from Atlanta based nutritionist Carolyn O’NeiI, R.D. Go With The Grain Swap the puffy white … Read more

Cambodian Gazpacho – Chill Out With This Veggie-Loaded

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Chill out with this veggie-loaded, subtly spicy take on the classic cold soup, courtesy of chef Ben Daitz and co-owner Ratha Chaupoly, the duo behind New York City dining hotspot Num Pang. Cambodian gazpacho Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes (Plus 1 Hour Resting) Cook Time: 2 Minutes ·         1 carrot, shredded ·         4 tablespoons … Read more

Buttermilk & Blueberry Pancakes

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Blueberries are the ultimate immune boosting food, as they are rich in antioxidants. Makes 8 Prep 10 mins (plus chilling) Cook 10 mins Per serve 590kj Fat 3g Sat fat 2g Buttermilk & Blueberry Pancakes ·           Self-raising flour, 1 cup ·           Caster sugar, 1 tablespoon ·           Buttermilk, 1 cup ·           Egg, 1 ·           Lemon, 1, … Read more

Cinnamon & Pear Porridge

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For extra sweetness, chop a few dried pitted dates and add with the pears. Serves 2 Prep 5 mins Cook 10 mins Per serve 1550kJ Fat 10g Sat fat 2g Cinnamon & Pear Porridge ·           Rolled oats, ¾ cup ·           Reduced-fat milk, 2 cups, plus extra, to serve ·           Canned pear halves in natural juice, … Read more

Miso Salmon Noodles

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Serve salmon on a bed of noodles, sprinkled with nori if liked Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 10 mins Per serve 1200kJ Fat 14g Sat fat 3g Miso Salmon Noddles   ·           White miso paste, 1 tablespoon ·           Water, 1 tablespoon ·           Boneless salmon fillets, 4 x 120g, skin on ·           Olive oil, 2 … Read more

Slow-Roasted Tomato & Steak Rolls

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Tomatoes are high in lycopene (one of the most potent antioxidants in the diet), vitamin C and fiber Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 30 mins Per serve 2170kJ Fat 19g Sat fat 5g Slow-Roasted Tomato & Steak Rolls ·           Roma tomatoes, 4, halved ·           Olive oil, 2 tablespoons ·           Dried Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon … Read more