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How many times have you left the house for a run without thinking about the sun? Probably too many to count because, let’s face it, once you’ve pulled on your running gear and have your route in mind, it’s far too easy to hit the road without thinking about your skin. Yet the biggest danger…

Enjoying the summer sunshine whilst sipping on a freshly made cocktail can be just the thing to help you relax into that holiday feeling. However, with most cocktails being full of empty calories, is there a healthier way to sip and savour over Christmas and New Year? Here are our favourite tipples that are delicious…

Seasons change, and so should the fruits and veggies you put on your plate, says Chef James Diack, one of South Africa’s pioneers of provenance. Earlier this year, Chef James became a resident head chef at Balsalt (a restaurant at the Peech Hotel in Johannesburg). James made a lasting impression on Johannesburg’s culinary scene when…

You know that having strong muscles means you can pick up increasingly heavy weights, and pedal your way up a steep incline without breaking a sweat. But do you know what it is and why it is important? “Maintaining muscle strength is achieved with a combination of resistance exercises (weights, bands, body weight, pulleys etc)…

Have you noticed the grime that builds up in your water bottle lid? This can be caused by a residue of minerals that occur naturally in water. Although not harmful, having super clean water would be a bonus. Plus, with dam levels dipping worryingly low in the Western Cape, and Gautengers concerned about toxic mine…

Eleven hours. This is the number of 60-minute sessions that the average adult spends staring at a screen each day, according to statistics reported by htxt Africa. There are hundreds of reasons we tap into technology each day and while it makes our lives easier, the extortionate amount of time people spend looking at screens,…

Garlic! The bulb has a long history of use as a medicinal plant, with roots tracing all the way back to ancient China and Egypt. Crushed garlic spread on bread with honey. Freshly crushed garlic in a glass of hot water with ginger, lemon and honey for a refreshing tea. Chopped raw garlic in your…

It’s time to say goodbye to blah food and add some “spice” to your menu. Just like fashion, food trends come and go and it’s time to update your dishes with some of the following. #1 Warm avocado If you’ve already acquired a taste for warm avo on your pizza, this won’t be a stretch…

There’s always one of them. The person who has kept up with your fast pace on the trail run but looks like they’ve just stepped out of a shampoo advert, while you’re dripping sweat from your face in buckets. Or, the person working out next to you, who has pushed their heart rate way above…

Plant-based eating is having a moment. Along with the rise in its popularity for its undisputed health benefits have come a slew of protein alternatives and snacks – as a vegetarian you’ve never had so much choice before. However, while the protein or seed bars, vegetable chips and other easy on-the-go munchies may tick the…

They say she’s just at ease with a hair straightener as she is with a hand drill… That’s because Zoë Brown is the face and unofficial DIY-er on Expresso. Proof that she is not afraid of taking on any technological feats, Zoë took up the challenge of trying EMS training live on air when BODYTEC…

There’s nothing like that shower of love and devotion that your dog gives you when you step through the door. It’s an instant pick-me-up – plus having a dog is good for your health. Science agrees. Studies show that people who own dogs (and pets in general) have better mental health than the average population.…