The wellness industry has redefined detox in ways that medicine does not recognise. Here is why most detox claims do not stand up to evidence.
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From juice cleanses to charcoal capsules, many detox trends misunderstand how the liver actually works.
Dominant nutrition wellness narratives wrongly focus on individual behaviour and personal responsibility, which obscures the structural causes of hunger and delays policy changes.
Matt Damon credits his transformation to cutting gluten. Experts warn it may be just water weight and risk your heart and gut health.
Insects are an appealing food source because they are rich in protein and require few resources. While a possible future solution, they also have risks and limitations.
New US food pyramid recommends saturated fats as healthy – despite links to heart disease.
Sure, smoothies are great, but what if you want to make something else with your trayful of mangoes?
Meat and full-fat dairy are in. Ultra-processed foods are out. And there’s a new, inverted food pyramid.
Across the world, urbanization affects how food is grown, distributed and consumed, and cities are primary drivers changing food systems.
Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.
Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy reduce hunger and help with weight loss – but long-term use can make nutrient deficiencies more likely.
Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.
2025 was not the year protein finally got its due. It was the year protein was oversold, overvalued and overhyped. The science of protein has not changed; we just need to listen to it again.
Millions are taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy. But what happens when you stop? Eggs might help fill the gap.
One is marginally higher in energy, protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugar and sodium. But which one is it? Christmas pudding or Christmas cake?
Integrating simple habits can help your family maintain healthy eating, sleep and activity behaviours to feel your best during this busy season.
Yes, it’s calorie heavy, but the right festive foods can deliver flavour, tradition and surprising nutritional benefits.
Our food is becoming more calorifc, less nutritious – and possibly more toxic.
Millions suffer from deficiencies in micronutrients like zinc, iron, iodine and selenium.
The Johannesburg Market has many challenges, including poor governance and infrastructure decay. Its story underscores the need to protect such markets nationwide.
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