• Face icing has emerged as a radical yet popular skincare trend. Not many can imagine rolling face on your face or dunking your face in a bowl of ice but it’s lauded for its potential benefits in enhancing complexion and reducing puffiness. Face icing can be a refreshing addition to your skincare routine – It’s one way of waking you up! However, it’s important to approach this practice with caution, keeping in mind the risks of skin sensitivity and potential frostbite. Ice ice baby Turn down the puffiness One of the most celebrated benefits of face icing is its ability to…

    Instant noodles have become a staple meal for students, those too busy to cook and those on a budget. The days of instant noodles acting as a quick meal and budget-friendly hack, however, are limited, Cape {town} Etc reports. Professor Carlos Augusto Monteiro claimed that copious amounts of evidence exist that proves the negative effects that foods such as these leave on the body. He goes on to urge the government to be proactive in safeguarding against foods such as these. Ultra-processed foods need to be regulated by governmental policies in order to reduce chronic disease globally. Ultra-processed foods (UPF) contain…

    We all have our favourite proudly South African snacks that have carried us through years and years of comfort eating. The snacks that remind us of home, of growing up and a time with fewer responsibilities. Here are proudly South African snacks dating generations back that we love and would be totally gutted if they ever ceased to exist: Steri Stumpie: Picture: Steri Stumpie The flavoured milk has been around since 1970. Try and find a South African who doesn’t love Steri Stumpies, you won’t because that person does not exist. We all have our favourite flavour. CHOMP: Picture: Cadbury…

    This is the ultimate drink for summer! And of course, we cannot help singing… “If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain If you´re not into yoga, if you have half a brain If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape I´m the love that you´ve looked for, write to me, and escape” Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Robert Holmes Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart ALSO SEE: Is drinking wine good for your heart health? https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/is-drinking-wine-good-for-your-heart-health

    That burning sensation in your heart is something we have all experienced and you can attest to it being rather uncomfortable. This very common sensation manifests in the chest and while the term might suggest it’s related to the heart, heartburn is actually a digestive issue related to acid reflux. If you ever wondered what the underlying cause of heartburn is, it’s not what you think. Let’s explore heartburn, its causes, treatment options, and how to prevent it. What is heartburn? Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach). The…