BIC Celebrates Left-Handers Day
In celebration of Left-Handers Day, BIC gives a round of applause to the creativity, resilience, and innovation of left-handed people everywhere. August 13th is a special day for a unique group of people who live in a world designed for the majority: Left-Handers Day! Celebrated annually, this day honours the 13% of the world’s population […]
NEW STUDY FIRST TO INVESTIGATE EFFECTS OF ROOIBOS IN HUMANS, SPECIFICALLY WOMEN UNDER REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS
Already lauded for its many health benefits, Rooibos is gaining increasing attention in the fight against obesity and related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers will be probing the effects of real-world Rooibos consumption in human subjects. Prof Elmarie Terblanche, research lead at Stellenbosch University […]
KOA ACADEMY LAUNCHES AFRIKAANS VIRTUAL CAMPUS
Koa Academy, South Africa’s leading high-engagement online school has announced that it is opening Koa Akademie in January 2025. The new Afrikaans home language virtual campus is a first for South Africa, offering Afrikaans-speaking families a unique choice when it comes to their children’s education. Today, only 5% of government schools in South Africa use Afrikaans […]
Mushrooms can be a girl’s best friend!
The key to many women’s hearts? Real love and sincere acknowledgment … and once in a while, maybe, a good manicure or a glass of bubbly overlooking the ocean. Oh, and mushrooms. That’s right, the standard creamy white button and nutty Portabellini mushrooms you find on supermarket shelves everywhere. WHY? Read more below the pic […]
ADVANCING EQUITY – BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT FOR ALL
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and this is tragically evident in the nutritional status of millions of our children. However, breastfeeding has the power to be an equaliser ensuring that no child is left behind when it comes to optimal health and development. Despite widespread promotion of the […]
How Tissue Salts Can Help During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it can come with a few annoying discomforts, especially when we’re having babies later in life. Natura Tissue Salts can help alleviate some common issues associated with pregnancy, making the experience more comfortable and enjoyable. The Benefits of Tissue Salts Our bodies, which might have breezed through pregnancy in our […]
Dairy – your key ingredient in hearty winter meals
There’s a long stretch of winter still ahead and one of the most important ways to take care of ourselves is to focus on healthy eating. When the temperature plummets, our nutritional and energy needs shift according to our lifestyle adaptations. Warming, hearty meals bring comfort and help to maintain body temperature, but we still […]
Fight Aging with Vitamin C
Vitamin C is the “swiss army knife” of your skin. It is a powerful antioxidant, an ultra effective collagen booster and also prevents and treats hyperpigmentation! Light Creamwith Vitamin CdividerIt’s designed to brighten your skin, provide intense hydration and fight the signs of aging. And it’s all made possible by the essential ingredient: VITAMIN C! […]
E45’S NEW FACE CARE RANGE
Because We All Deserve Healthy Beautiful Skin E45 has long been the source of solace for those with dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin, and now your favourite skin care experts have launched an impressive line-up of products just for face care. At a Glance Think intense care for sensitive skin. Think skin repair and recovery. Think […]
Savoury Oats
Image and Recipe Credit The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 large eggs 2 shallots, finely diced 500g mushrooms 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar 2 cups rolled oats 4 cups chicken stock, kept warm 50g parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp micro herbs 2 spring onions, finely sliced Extra parmesan, […]