Men's Fitness South Africa July-August 2018

Making the investment… We’re bombarded almost daily with people who are looking for us to invest with them, fielding phone calls from clearly overcrowded call centers on the greatest next big venture, someone who claims they can navigate the choppy waters of cryptocurrency and guarantee returns 10-fold or the dreaded “no, we are not selling you a cellphone contract” call. They come in all shapes and forms and none of them start off honestly, which in itself should signal a warning sign. Don’t get me wrong; there are many great investment vehicles, locally as well as offshore and more often than not it’s the ones you’ve researched. For me though, the best investment you can make is in yourself. Self-betterment is so often overlooked and pushed aside, but why not…

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Cutting-edge news from the frontiers of science Sugar’s negative effect Fuels cancer cells Cancer can thrive on the sweet stuff, showing a possible link between diet and the Big C. Shortens lifespan Sugary diets have been shown to affect a gene tied to longevity, cutting lifespan by 7%. Increases disease risk Eating 25% of your daily calories in sugar can up the chance of heart disease by 50%. Not so sweet WILLY WONKA must have been riding a sugar high: Candy isn’t dandy. In fact, routinely chomping on more than nine tablespoons of sugar per day — the American Heart Association’s suggested maximum daily limit for men — has links to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Studies also show that sugar can shorten lifespan and may even provide fuel for…

Sweet Potato Chocolate Brownies SERVES 5-6 INGREDIENTS • 1kg sweet potato peeled, steamed and mashed2 heaped tbs raw cacao5 tbsp raw honey• 100g almond flour2 tsp Vanilla Essence2 tsp Caramel Essence1 tsp Oryx desert salt2 tsp bicarbonate of soda8 eggs – (4 whole eggs and 4 egg whites) ICING • 300g Almond butter or macadamia nut butter5 tbsp raw honey1 heaped tbs raw cacao1 pinch of oryx desert salt1 tsp Caramel Essence GARNISH Shaved AlmondsVanilla powderFresh mint leaves DIRECTIONS 1) Preheat the oven to 180°C 2) Use Spray & Cook or wax paper to prepare the oven tray 3) Steam the peeled sweet potato till completely soft, mash till smooth texture. 4) Add the almond flour, cacao, honey, essence, salt and bicarb of soda and mix till even texture. 5)…

What’s cooking? 1) Mushrooms Vitamin D–laden mushrooms should be grilled or microwaved to retain maximum antioxidants. 2) Olive oil Keep your brain clear of toxins, reduce inflammation, and improve memory with daily doses of extra-virgin olive oil. 3) Spices Grill your food with spices from the mint family — rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage — to reduce cancer-causing compounds.…

YOU CAN RUN pretty much anywhere, with pretty much no equipment. So it must be easy to start — just put one foot in front of the other, right? •Not quite,• Starting a new training program, like most things, is stepping into unfamiliar territory. You’re eager but unsure, excited but potentially error-prone. Most people — especially men — start out too hard, which leads to unnecessary fatigue and possible injury; or they just burn out, feeling that the last thing they want to do is go out for another plodding, painful run. • Getting past that early period is the key to both running’s benefits and pleasures. Know Why You’re Doing It You may want to start running to make your heart stronger, to up your endurance for other sports,…