Portion Distortion

Portion Distortion

I have been a little quiet these past two weeks due to just immersing myself into the month of Fast. Today is officially half way – with less than 15 days left of this auspicious month of Ramadan. I felt now was a good time to discuss something that perhaps now more...
Exercise and nutrition during Ramadaan

Exercise and nutrition during Ramadaan

I was recently interviewed on Channel Islam International, an online radio about whether to exercise and what to eat during Ramadaan (Holy Month of Fast). For those of you who don’t know, this is when Muslims all over the world, abstain from food and drink from...
Running with Ryan Sandes

Running with Ryan Sandes

I recently joined ultra-distance trail runner, Ryan Sandes on one of his training runs at one of his favourite places to run – Table Mountain. We chatted about his extraordinary rise to fame and success in the world of endurance running and his new book,...
The Superfood Series : Tomatoes

The Superfood Series : Tomatoes

I have always loved tomatoes, as a child I used to eat them by the crate full. I would take them to school instead of an apple and enjoy them as is, while my friends looked at me confused. I still enjoy them like that today. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was...
10 Tips to look fab for a night out

10 Tips to look fab for a night out

I recently got all glammed up for a special night out. I could think of no better place to go than the 27Pinkx Beauty Bar. Co-owner and beauty expert Khatija Ahmed shared some of her top tips and some trade secrets to looking fab for a night out… 1.FACIAL: Get a...
The Superfood Series: Cacao

The Superfood Series: Cacao

Raw cacao is somewhat different from the common “Cocoa” most of us grew up with. Cacao (pronounced “cu-COW”) refers to the Theobroma Cacao tree from which Cocoa is derived, and is used when referring to unprocessed versions of the cacao bean....
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