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The keto diet is now ubiquitous in health and weight-loss circles – for the simple reason that it works. Rightly celebrated for its potential to deliver rapid fat loss as well as improvements in metabolic and neurological health, it shifts the body to burn fat (rather than glucose) for fuel, stabilises blood sugar, enhances brain function, reduces inflammation, and improves certain cardiovascular markers. But as with any dietary phenomenon, not everybody can stick to it. Enter keto 2.0: a modified version that promises a more flexible, sustainable and health-focused take on the classic ketogenic diet. Pitfalls of traditional keto The core of traditional keto lies in its strict macronutrient ratios – the high fat, moderate protein and ultra-low carbohydrate intake necessary to induce ketosis, a fat-burning state aimed at swift…

More than just muscle fuel, creatine can boost workouts, sharpen the mind and strengthen the bones, and is even being highlighted for its potential to support vitality in menopausal women. With a strong foundation of scientific evidence supporting its safety and efficacy, isn’t it time to uncover how creatine can help you feel and perform at your best? What is it, actually? Your body naturally produces creatine in the liver, kidneys and pancreas. You can also eat it in the form of red meat, seafood and, to a lesser extent, poultry. Creatine plays a key role in how muscles produce energy, particularly during high-intensity activities such as weightlifting or sprinting. This muscle energy is called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. ATP is the go-to energy source that your cells can quickly…

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There’s a new beauty buzzword every other week; it’s hard to keep up. But biomimetic beauty, one of this year’s biggest trends, is actually something you already know about. In fact, if you’re using a reputable skincare brand and not just rubbing beef tallow on your face (that’s also trending, believe it or not), chances are you’re already using products that contain biomimetic ingredients or formulations. The word ‘biomimetic’ is self-explanatory when you look at its roots. ‘The term is made up of the words “bio”, which describes life, and “mimetic”, which describes mimicking – thus, imitating life, or in this case, imitating what naturally occurs in our bodies and skin,’ explains dermatologist Dr Dendy Engelman. ‘Scientists take the natural ingredient and break down the structure of the ingredient at…

KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 40 gCarbs 10 gProtein 33 g KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 33 gCarbs 6gProtein 30 g KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 20 gCarbs 6gProtein 60 g ROASTED SALMON WITH TOMATOES ON THE VINE AND TARTAR SAUCE SERVES 6 TARTAR SAUCE • 250ml (1 cup) crème fraîche • a small handful of fresh dill or fennel, chopped • 6 gherkins, chopped • 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped • 10ml (2 tsp) Dijon mustard • juice of ½ a lemon SALMON • 6 x 150g salmon fillets • 400 g cocktail tomatoes on the vine • salt • 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil • 24 asparagus spears, or fine green beans • 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 1. MAKE THE TARTAR SAUCE:…

One of the reasons our cravings are so interesting is that if we learn to read them properly, they can shine a light on what’s going on in our bodies. It’s quite strange that we accept this as a factor during pregnancy but tend to disregard it the rest of the time. The fact is, your chocolate craving could mean so much more than just a need for sweetness or reward. Wanting something sweet is one of the symptoms of magnesium deficiency, but there are others, including pervasive tiredness, cramps, migraines and headaches, brain fog and difficulty sleeping, not to mention high blood pressure and fragile bones. When you take into account that magnesium deficiency is widespread – according to statistics published by the World Health Organization in 2014 (and…

AS fashion editor for the British The Times newspaper, I have been surrounded by people who are suddenly quite a lot thinner. In celebrity, influencer and rich-person circles, Ozempic is ubiquitous. It’s obvious in people who are literally half the size they once were, but the keener-eyed can spot ‘fridge packs’ of drugs in the background on Instagram, or the tiny telltale bruise of an injection in bikini selfies. ‘On the pen,’ someone next to you will say at Fashion Week as so-and-so takes their seat in newly tight, very small clothes. Or, ‘Definitely had a few clicks,’ of someone who looks indefinably healthier, with a sharper jawline. It was once this way with Botox; now there are more Botoxed than not. Without a doubt, the same thing will happen…

Sometimes even the most health-conscious among us fancy a sugar splurge. Whether dessert after every meal has become de rigueur during a holiday, or you’ve spent a long weekend hitting the local bakery and snacking on the sofa, it’s no big deal – just return to your usual habits come Monday. Unfortunately, it may not be as easy as that. If you’ve ever felt a ‘hangover’ from eating badly, as if healthy choices in the following days are suddenly much more difficult to make, the results of a new study may explain why. Evidence collected by German researchers looking at obesity has suggested that even brief forays into overindulgence, particularly on highly processed foods, can change our brain chemistry, making it a lot harder to return to normal eating habits.…

The fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is a five-day protocol during which you’ll eat low-calorie plant-based foods that will include specific proportions of macronutrients – a low amount of protein, moderate carbs and high unsaturated fats – designed to reduce your insulin levels and promote cellular regeneration. On the first day of the diet, you’ll eat approximately 1100 calories, followed by about 725–800 calories per day for the following four days. According to Dr Longo, ‘The FMD tricks your body into thinking it is fasting but, at the same time, it allows some food intake.’ How to do it The original Valter Longo method is based on several key principles: ◗ What you’ll eat: The emphasis is mostly on vegan foods, with fish two to three times per week, particularly fish rich…

Prof Carel le Roux and Dr Michael Crotty are the co-founders of My Best Weight, a specialist clinic in Dublin, Ireland, dedicated exclusively to the treatment of obesity. Prof Le Roux followed his medical degree at the University of Pretoria with a PhD from Imperial College London. He specialised in metabolic medicine at St Bartholomew’s and Hammersmith hospitals, and later became Chair of Experimental Pathology at University College Dublin. He now serves as director of the Metabolic Medicine Group, where he leads an Innovative Medicines Initiative project focused on obesity. Dr Michael Crotty graduated with honours in medicine from University College in Dublin in 2005. He was appointed GP Lead for Obesity by the Irish College of General Practitioners, and is actively involved in several research groups focused on obesity.…

◗Lamelle Correctives HA+ Serum (R885 for 30ml) This potent serum works on two levels. First, it contains five different types of hyaluronic acid, a humectant naturally found in the skin that draws in and traps moisture. Hyaluronic acid is known for its ability to hold more than a thousand times its weight in water, which makes it fantastic for plumping and hydration. Second, this formulation contains two hyaluronidase inhibitors – which means that it shuts down the enzymes that could break down the existing hyaluronic acid already in your skin. ◗K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask (R1 068 for 50ml) retailbox.co.za This TikTok-famous hair mask has been touted by celebrities (Hailey Bieber, Rihanna and Selena Gomez are all reportedly fans) and hairdressers alike. It uses a peptide that has a…

KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 54 gCarbs 12 gProtein 13 g This low-carb mac and cheese is totally pasta-free. KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 70 gCarbs 13 gProtein 48 g KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 24 gCarbs 10 gProtein 53 g KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 34 gCarbs 15 gProtein 74 g ‘TACO’ SALAD SERVES 4 ‘TACOS’ • 100 g mozzarella, grated AVOCADO SAUCE • 250ml (1 cup) crème fraîche • 1 jalapeño • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced • a small handful of fresh coriander • a small handful of fresh basil • a small handful of mint • grated zest and juice of 1 lime (more if you like a bit of tang) • a pinch of salt SALAD • 100 g red…

WE'VE BEEN THERE! WE UNDERSTAND! THAT’S WHY WE'VE DEVELOPED A SIX-WEEK EATING PLAN SPECIALLY FOR WOMEN GOING THROUGH THE THREE STAGES OF MENOPAUSE. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MENOPAUSAL WEIGHT GAIN Are you frustrated by the extra weight that seems to have suddenly appeared and won't go away no matter what you do? You're going through hormonal changes along with increased stress levels, disrupted sleep and the natural ageing process - all ofwhich are likely to make you gain weight. On this meal plan, we suggest what to eat and when to eat to help you lose weight and keep it off! JOIN US IF YOU'RE A WOMAN OVER THE AGE OF 40 WHO … is struggling to lose weight is perimenopausal, menopausal or postmenopausal wishes to improve your overall health…

IN July 2023, just as semaglutide was beginning to make a global impact, the pharmaceutical publication The Pharma Letter reported that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare had approved it for the treatment of obesity in March that year. What makes this noteworthy is that only 3.6% of Japanese people – of a population of over 125 million – are classified as obese, and this figure is declining by 0.8% annually. (In comparison, South Africa’s obesity rate stands at 27%, and the UK’s at 26% – and both of them are on the rise.) Okinawa, an island in the southernmost prefecture of Japan, is one of the world’s so-called ‘Blue Zones’ – regions known for exceptional longevity. Although the concept of Blue Zones has come under scrutiny (some researchers…

Your body possesses an incredible self-cleaning mechanism that has captured the attention of scientists worldwide. Autophagy is fundamentally your body’s recycling system – it breaks down damaged cells and cellular components, and repurposes them for energy and renewal. The word is a composite of two Greek words: ‘auto’ (self), and ‘phagy’ (eating); it literally means ‘self-eating’. Sounds terrible, doesn’t it? But far from being a destructive process, autophagy is essential to maintaining your health, promoting longevity, and potentially offering a superior approach to weight management than that of pharmaceutical interventions. The easiest way to think about autophagy is as a cellular housekeeping mechanism, in which damaged cells, organelles, misfolded proteins and various macromolecules are degraded and repurposed. It’s a complex process with several key stages that we don’t need to…

Johann Hari is a well-known British investigative journalist. He is an intelligent researcher who has focused, over the years, on societal diseases and disorders, from drug addiction and the war on drugs to the attention economy and depression. His most recent book, Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs, published last year, documents his own experience of using Ozempic to lose weight, and his study of obesity and GLP-1. It looks at both sides of what is being hailed as the most important medical breakthrough in obesity, ever. Hari lost 20kg in about two years. His medical markers also show that he has substantially reduced his risk for heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions that have run in his family for generations.…

READ… ◗ Magic Pill by Johann Hari Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro… The new weight-loss drugs are making headlines, and journalist Johann Hari is on a mission to separate fact from hype. He uses Ozempic himself, and had been doing so for a year when he wrote this fascinating book. He takes a deep dive into the science, the successes, the risks and the massive cultural shift these drugs are bringing. Are they the answer to our struggles with food and body image, or just another quick-fix illusion? Hari travels the world to find out, and the result is an interesting, sometimes unsettling look at the future of weight loss – and what it says about us as people. Spoiler: It’s complicated. ◗ Mindful Meals: Practical and Effective Strategies Grounded in Science…

No gym? No need! Work out in your neighbourhood and at home. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is. Any able-bodied person can do it anywhere – and because it’s low-impact, it’s easy on your joints and your risk of injury is low. This at-home workout programme, which is suitable for every fitness level, gives you everything you need to trim centimetres off your waist, plus sculpt and tone your figure if you want to take it to the next level. You’ll receive weekly walking targets, workouts to keep you strong and fit, and a nutritious low-carb meal plan to give your body the right fuel – one less thing to think about! Plus Access your workouts and eating plans from your phone – no app…

KEEP ON TRACK per serving Fat 31 gCarbs 8gProtein 25 g ITALIAN MEATBALLS SERVES 4 MEATBALLS • 2.5ml (½ tsp) baking soda • 15ml (1 tbsp) water • 5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice • 500g beef mince • 1 small onion, peeled and grated coarsely • 1 garlic clove, chopped finely • grated zest of 1 lemon • 1 egg • a large pinch of salt • 10ml (2 tsp) olive oil • 250ml (1 cup) tomato passata BABY MARROW ZOODLES • 10ml (2 tsp) olive oil • 3 large baby marrows, sliced into ribbons • salt TO SERVE • a handful of basil leaves 1. MAKE THE MEATBALLS: In a small bowl, mix the baking soda, water and lemon juice. Add the mixture to the minced beef in a…