Author: Johane du Toit
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Make Your Own Tomato Chutney: Fresh And Flavorful
When talking about authentic, truly South African dishes, what naturally comes to mind is rooibos tea, Cape Malay-style curry, biltong, bunny chow, freshly baked rusks, and milk tart – these are elements that will simply not be found in the same manner anywhere else in the world. One item that is usually used to complement…
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We Test Out The Oxygen Facial: Is It Hype Or Hope?
If you have been wondering how you could give your regular facial a bit of an upgrade, you may want to think of giving your skincare a breath of fresh air. To be more specific, the ingredient to consider is 98% pure oxygen, paired with hyaluronic acid – in a treatment widely hailed by celebs…
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Vanilla Matcha Ice Cream For Healthier Holidays
If you’re like us, you’re always looking for ways to enjoy our favourite treats without sacrificing the nutrition we’re supposed to get from them. Like most children, I grew up loving ice cream, and now that I’m grown I see no reason to stop enjoying the bon-bons closest to my heart. With this vanilla matcha…
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The Mystery DNA Of Redheads Finally Explained
It’s a trait that naturally presents itself in only 2% of the population, it can generate its own vitamin D with little sunlight, and it generally requires more anesthesia than other hair colors. Red hair has always been a source of fascination to humanity, especially because it is so scarce. Moreover, redheads age differently than…
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Raspberry & Chocolate Tart: All Natural, Rich And Creamy
Even the most health-conscious individuals have those special treats that they adore – regardless of the fact that they’re not as good for you as broccoli and kale happen to be. For me, that’s dark chocolate (and ice cream, but I’m working on that one) and if I can get it in a version that…
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Secrets Of Skincare: Make Your Facial Last Longer
Take a look at different cultures where skincare is not seen as a luxury, but rather an essential part of personal care, and you will notice a few common – and extremely effective – denominators. 1. First, skincare starts off early, and girls who have not yet entered high school are already applying eye cream.…
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Start Your Day With Motivation: 8 Ways To Wake Up Happier
6 A.M. – the sun is barely up – and Melissa’s alarm bleats its wake-up call. She forces open her eyes and gets up to shut it up, falling back down into the covers and pressing her face into her pillow. There is no part of her that feels any motivation to get up right…
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Açai Bowls: How To Make The Perfect Post-Workout Meal
Açai bowls have been all over our Instagram feeds for quite a few years now, and show no signs of stopping being a massive wellness trend. They are pretty, colorful, super-fun, and supposedly the perfect pre-or post-workout meal. Fitfluencers like Kayla Itsines, health coaches, and bloggers alike have long proclaimed their adoration for açai bowls…
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Briana Chandler: Fitness Icon And Business Woman
Dressed in black yoga pants and a matching top, along with sleek runners and wearing black headphones around her neck, Briana Chandler fits in seamlessly with the Camps Bay crowd – until you hear her Minnesota accent. Her sculpted shoulders were framed with shiny ebony locks hanging loose down her back. Wearing no make-up, she…
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Vinotherapy: The Beauty Benefits Of Bathing In Wine
If Cleopatra could rationalize bathing in milk and honey – and since then baths have been filled with all sorts of different elements, from ground oatmeal to herbs and spices – we really shouldn’t be surprised at the idea of bathing in a bottle of Merlot – or in this case, Tinta Barocca. Enter vinotherapy,…