WELLNESS

The popularity of plant-based diets has surged, leading to a flourishing variety of plant-based milk alternatives. As more individuals seek environmentally sustainable and cruelty-free options, the market for dairy-free milk has diversified to cater to diverse tastes and nutritional needs.

Whether it’s low-carb, paleo or the 5:2 diet we briefly discuss some of the problems with fad diets. Many of us have fallen victim to the appeal of a new fad diet. They promise weight-loss, big results and rarely deliver. This is often because they are too strict, require you to give up too much or do not have enough variety.

Dietary fat has long been labeled as the cause of weight gain; our supermarket shelves groan with low-fat products. But while a diet high in saturated fat certainly spells bad news for your heart and cardiovascular and should be avoided, it isn’t the main culprit when it comes to gaining extra pounds. You guessed it – sugar is the villain.

 

Fitness trainer and lifestyle coach Ben Winn on how to get beach body ready at home!

During Udo Erasmus’ visit to the UK in April 2012 we asked our Facebook Fans to send us the questions that were upper most in their minds. There were some great questions and here are Udo’s answers