by Women's Health | May 19, 2026 | Physical Health
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa (HSF), 10 South Africans suffer a stroke every hour. One of the big contributors to strokes in South Africa is the prevalence of high cholesterol. Sadly, 80 percent of heart disease-related deaths in...
by Women's Health | Aug 31, 2018 | Health
Photograph by Unsplash When I think of high cholesterol, I think of all the usual culprits — red meat, dairy and eggs — so because I’m a vegan, I always thought that I didn’t need to worry about this particular problem. Boy, was I in for a surprise! Three...
by Women's Health | May 23, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Health
It’s in our bliss balls and raw vegan slices. It’s taken up permanent residence in our pantry. It splashes out of the jar during summer and magically goes rock-solid in winter. But is coconut oil really the wonder ingredient it’s cracked up to be? What Is Coconut Oil?...
by Women's Health | Oct 9, 2017 | Weight Loss
People are confused about fats, and it’s pretty understandable on some level. After all, a few years ago, they were seen as the worst thing ever, and now we’re told that fats are an important part of a healthy diet. At some point, you’ve probably heard some myths and...
