Crash diets are a popular go-to before summer, promising quick results just in time for the season. But research shows they often work against your body, triggering responses that make weight loss harder, not easier. “People blame willpower when they can’t stick with a diet,” says Maria AbiHanna, a nutrition expert at Food Label Maker. “The truth is that your body is built to resist rapid fat loss. So, the key is working with your biology, not against it.” Here are five ways crash diets fail – and what to do instead 1. Your brain interprets dieting as danger When…
Brunch has never looked better! Try this crêpes suzette recipe for the ultimate brunch spread. This elegant French dessert never fails to impress. Thin, delicate crêpes are soaked…
IBS Diet IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a digestive disorder affecting the large intestine that may cause symptoms like abdominal cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, or constipation. Although its cause is still unclear, IBS chronically affects 10 to 20% of people globally, while in South Africa, around 8% of the population is affected. That’s around 4.6 million people! However, as frustrating and uncomfortable as IBS can be, it doesn’t have to stop you or your loved ones from living their lives to the fullest. Combined with your GP, dietician, and therapist, there are a few IBS-friendly foods that you can start…
As global food trends continue to favour bold flavours and multi-sensory experiences, one ingredient remains at the forefront of culinary excitement – chilli. From its fiery origins in…
These wraps combine tender spiced pork with colourful vegetables and can be customised with either fresh chillies or chakalaka for heat, making them perfect for sharing at gatherings. ALSO SEE: Braaied pork neck steaks with grilled sweetcorn https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/braaied-pork-neck-steaks-with-grilled-sweetcorn Recipe and image: SA PORK
The only dish you need to get the party started. Also See: Milk tart Pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/milk-tart-pavlovas-cinnamon-shortbread-crumble
Steamed apple and salted caramel puddings are rich, slightly spiced desserts full of autumnal flavours. They’re delightfully sticky and seem to fall apart under your fork. Perfect for a chilly night’s indulgence! ALSO SEE: Carrot cake sticky toffee pudding https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/carrot-cake-sticky-toffee-pudding
Wednesday evenings just got spicier. Join Oude Werf for a soul-warming midweek curry experience, set in the heart of beautiful Stellenbosch. Tucked along lively Church Street, Oude Werf…
Clear your calendars, cancel your diet, and call the crew, Doughnut Day has rolled into town this Friday, 6 June, and The Dairy Den is handing out happiness at half the price! For one glorious day only, every doughnut at all Dairy Den stores will be 50% off. Whether you’re into cinnamon sugar swirls or those over-the-top gourmet creations that look too pretty to eat (but too delicious not to), this is your excuse to go full donut mode. You’ll find the sugar-fuelled celebration at: Sun Valley Kenilworth N1 Value Riverside Willowbridge It’s first-come, first-served, so once they’re gone, they’re…
Middle Eastern cuisine is a delectable tapestry of fresh ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and bold spices. With 18 countries comprising the Middle East, it’s no wonder that this…