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Since we rely on food to fuel our bodies, diet plays a huge rule in our physical performance and body progress. The food and serving sizes we consume now will ultimately determine how well our bodies operate in the long run. So, if you’re interested in improving your overall health, consider how you are fueling…

It was Greek physician, Hippocrates, who said, “let food be thy medicine,” and to that, we say: hear, hear! Nutrition plays a major role in the health and physical potential of every individual. It’s for this very reason that each of our 40 BODYTEC studios offers completely free nutritional guidelines to help improve your fitness…

Who doesn’t like to nibble on a little something while the food is on the Braai. Don’t give in to cheat-snacks at events while the main course is being prepared. Here are 7 healthy snacks to serve on Braai day: Spicy Chickpeas Here’s a snack that you probably haven’t DIYed. Roast chickpeas in the oven…

What better way to head into Spring than with some lip-smacking dinner ideas to woo your guests? We’ve put together a week’s worth of light dinner recipes to give you a taste of just how delicious healthy eating can be. Each recipe has been carefully selected for its bursts of flavour and short preparation time.…

If you’ve ever had to refuse a bowl of lip-smacking pasta due to the carb count, we’ve felt your pain and found this list of delicious guilt-free recipes to satisfy your taste buds.  3 Healthy pasta recipes to enjoy without the guilt: 1. Beetroot spaghetti with olives, capers and burrata Ingredients: Fresh pasta Approx. 300g beetroot pasta sauce: 100…

We all know and love smoothies. Many people enjoy them for breakfast because of their wholesome goodness and because of their convenience. But, what most people assume is that smoothies are typically cold and generally reserved for summer’s warmer weather. We’ve got five delicious and healthy warm winter smoothies that you can enjoy on the…

Who doesn’t love Easter, April, the cooler autumn days and some family time, with a few Easter egg hunts thrown in for good measure?  What we love even more is adding a healthy twist to this annual tradition. With so many unhealthy and unnatural ingredients in sweet treats these days, you’ll definitely appreciate being able…

Everyone loves caffeine to some degree, but not everyone can go without it, when asked to do so. For the most part, caffeine does offer a lot of perks, including reducing chronic and exercise-induced muscle pain, and boosting your next workout. But what happens when you know you’re relying on caffeine just a little too…

Eating can be a complicated process. When should you eat? What should you eat? How much should you eat? How often should you eat? It’s very confusing and many different people have many different opinions. We break down how often you should be eating below, to make things slightly less confusing. The most important thing…

Bananas are generally great fruit. When you think about how versatile, portable, affordable and tasty they are, they simply make sense to enjoy as often as possible. The problem comes in when many people think they’re too high in carbohydrates (they’re higher in carbs and sugar than many other fruits, sure) but it’s easy to…

Fats in your diet have long since developed a complicated, if not bad, reputation. All foods have fats in them, but whether they’re good or bad can cause some confusion. We’ve broken it down in our blog post, to make it easier for you to get the good fats into your diet that will help…

Heritage Day takes place in South Africa on 24 September, and is also affectionately known as Braai Day. Whilst the typical South Africa braai is almost everyone’s favourite meal and is incredibly easy to put together, it can get over-indulgent, with thick mayonnaise potato salads, rich saucy meats and many sugary and alcoholic drinks being…