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How to beat belly fat and the Freshman-15

Most of us tend to stay skinny throughout school, but when we enter college all hell seems to break loose. In America they call it the Freshman-15, as the theory goes; you will gain 15 pounds in your first year at college. This is a bit far fetched as research has shown that most students

The Guide to Candida

Most women suffer from candida at one point or another in their life. Candida can alter your lifestyle and inhibit daily productivity and energy. If you think you might have a candida overgrowth it is important to act fast. There are different types of Candida, but the most common one is a yeast infection. A

Stress and your health

We have all had our fair share of stress, especially when entering the ‘real’ world. Stress is a very tricky and sometimes overlooked illness. In the world we live in today we are consumed by a fast paced, live-or-die type of mentality. We live in a constant rush to nowhere and everything had to be

[Recipe] Indulge your cravings Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 300g Macaroni pasta Cooking spray 40g Butter 2 tbsp Plain flour Pepper 2 cups Milk 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese 425g can Tuna in springwater, drained, flake Method: Preheat the oven to 200ºC/ 400ºF. In a medium saucepan, add water with salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the uncooked macaroni and cook according

[Recipe] Love Your Bump Lemonade

This delicious lemonade recipe will quench your thirst without adding on those extra unwanted pounds. This recipe produces enough concentrate for about 2 liters of lemonade. For single servings you can store the concentrate in an airtight container in the fridge. Make sure to stir the concentrate before using. Ingredients: 1 cup Lemon Juice, freshly

[Recipe] Pregnancy Friendly Mac & Cheese

This recipe is easy to make and serves 6. Mac & Cheese is one of those recipes that is almost fool proof, be adventurous and play around with the ingredients. Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted 2 tbsp All-purpose flour 2 cups Milk 170g Cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Black pepper,

[Recipe] Baby bump milkshake

This delicious recipe will suit you and you baby’s needs. This recipe yields one serving and is high in Omega 3. Each serving contains about 404 calories. Ingredients: 1 cup Omega-3 enhanced soy milk 1 tsp Toasted wheat germ 2 tbsp Nesquik ½ Banana 2 tbsp Natural peanut butter Method: In a blender, add the

How do germs spread?

As a bit of a germaphobe, I tend to be a bit over the top when it comes to the spreading of germs. I will not touch public surfaces like counter tops, escalator railings, railings on stairs or elevator buttons. I get severely irritable when people stand too close to me in a queue and

[Recipe] Dr Seuss Frittata

This delicious recipe is an easy way to get your kids to eat spinach, dill and leeks. Making a Green Eggs & Ham Frittata takes about 30 minutes and will give your kids the nutrients they need to keep their eyes healthy. This recipe yields 6 servings. Ingredients: 8 large Eggs 1 1/2 tsp Dried

[Recipe] Eye Friendly Gazpacho

This delicious recipe is high in lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and Vitamin E, all nutrients essential for good eye health. The recipes yields about 6 cups of cold soup and works well as a starter or a light lunch. Ingredients: 2 Orange peppers, seeds removed 900g Orange tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 small Sweet brown onion,