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1. You must not use the content in KETO as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. You should seek medical advice from a qualified professional before starting any weight-loss programme. 2. KETO magazine (which we sometimes re

There are well over 18 million posts on Instagram with the #keto hashtag, and it’s been one of the top-trending Google searches for four years: there’s no doubt that the ketogenic way of eating is here to stay, and that’s because it works. It really

EDITOR Suzy Brokensha Production Manager Liezel Dukes Features Writer Charis Torrance Food Editor Vickie de Beer Contributors Food: Monicia Horne Features: Ashleigh Roman, Shireen Fisher Copy-editing: Maya Skillen, Chana Boucher Content Manager/Syndi

registered ketogenic dietitian and owner of Metabolica Med Elzette studied Dietetics at the University of Pretoria and trained in the ketogenic diet at Matthew’s Friends KetoCollege in the United Kingdom. She’s worked with high-fat diets for the past

You have every reason to enjoy the mellow, rich brew that is pu-erh tea, purported to relax your muscles and calm your mind – while also burning fat! Pu-erh is a fermented tea that has been found to lower fat concentrations in the blood. Processed in

‘We are not our thoughts. We can create new, more powerful ways of thinking and dealing with life – from confidence and leadership to resilience and more,’ says Claire Aristides, founder of Mindology, a learning platform that helps you connect with y

No parabens and synthetic colours have been added to this fabulous mask that will revitalise your complexion and bring out its natural glow. The mask contains turmeric root powder and roucou seed extract, which improve skin imperfections without dryi

Grethe Rademan’s job as an electronics engineer gave her the opportunity to travel to Antarctica and Germany. When she travelled, she lost some weight, but as soon as she returned, so did the weight. ‘I started researching to find a solution, but I k

fundamentally, keto is a high-fat, very low-carb, moderate-protein way of eating. The aim of the keto lifestyle is to shift your body from burning sugar (in the form of glucose) for fuel to burning fat (in the form of ketones) for fuel, which is know

1 Drink a lot of water: When you stop eating sugar and starchy carbohydrates, your insulin levels drop, which makes you urinate a lot more than usual. Dehydration is the main cause of feelings of dizziness, brain fog and headaches. An adult woman sho

◗ Blending some into your bulletproof coffee (instead of coconut oil or butter)◗ Stirring a spoonful into hot porridge◗ Using it as an alternative to butter on toast◗ Blending some into your favourite smoothie◗ Adding it to salad dressing Start with

‘I was always the chubby one in the family and among friends,’ says Natasha Ndebele, a hospitality ‘Iwas graduate who now works in the fintech industry. ‘It bothered me, but I had accepted that I’d always be fat and never get to wear a bikini to the

Lianne Keiller had always experienced problems with her weight and body image, but her keto journey was about more than gaining confidence and shedding extra kilos. ‘I have trigeminal neuralgia, which is a chronic pain condition,’ explains Lianne. ‘T

Q Is keto a high-fat or high-protein diet? A A well-formulated ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat, moderate-protein diet. Under certain circumstances, a higher protein percentage can be used, but this depends on your health, activity leve

MAKES 2 COCKTAILS 3g carbs each ⅓ cup white tequila juice of 2 limes½ tsp orange extract crushed ice Mix all the ingredients together in a jug with a spoon or swizzle stick. Wipe the rim of two glasses with the inside of the juiced lime, then dip the

TO help put your mind at ease, we’re debunking five common myths about nutrition. Each one deserves its own book; in fact, several people have already written very good ones, but we’re going to cover a few of the basics. The ‘healthy eating’ food pyr

'I've been on the heavy side for most of my adult life,’ says 45-year-old Tanya Karalic. ‘I’ve embarked on so many diets I’ve ‘I’ve been on the lost count. At one point, I was even on diet pills and had great results, but it wasn’t sustainable. I put

IN the year leading up to what was to be a major lifestyle change, Kim Forbes, who was expecting her first child, found herself in a toxic relationship: she was using food as a coping mechanism, causing her weight to skyrocket. ‘When my daughter was

Keto has huge advantages for menopausal women because it improves metabolic health, facilitates weight management and indirectly improves many of the other symptoms of menopause. It also has anti-inflammatory effects simply because it excludes inflam

Monya is a chef and consultant originally from Cape Town who now lives in London. She’s a private chef to an international athlete every summer, so she knows all about delicious meals that maximise your body’s performance. If you want to enjoy all th