Saturday Star 2024-07-06

As the saying goes, summer bodies are made in winter. But workouts during the colder months can often prove to be a challenge, particularly when it comes to keeping your body warm and your energy levels up. Health coverage provider Affinity Health explained that as the mercury drops, our bodies need more fuel to maintain warmth and performance. “This makes good nutrition and hydration essential,” CEO Murray Hewlett said. Below, he delves into the best practices for managing nutrition and hydration during winter workouts. Carbs keep you going Hewlett stressed that carbohydrates are your best friend in cold weather because they help your body generate heat and maintain energy. “To keep your blood sugar levels stable while exercising, include complex carbs like whole grains, pasta and rice.” He suggested aiming…

The world of coffee is forever changing, with fans and makers alike dreaming up fresh and exciting ways to enjoy and share that favourite morning pick-me-up. Every year brings a flurry of new coffee trends, making it a bit of a challenge to keep up. Lately, you've probably noticed more and more people at your local café or on your Instagram feed swapping their usual coffee cups for bright green matcha lattes. This vibrant, powdered green tea has quickly become the must-try drink, with its popularity skyrocketing and the global market value hitting an impressive $2.9 billion (about R53bn) last year. But matcha isn't exactly a newcomer to the beverage scene. Legend has it that the tradition of matcha started back in the 1100s when a Buddhist monk brought tea…

One of the latest health trends on TikTok is the 30-30-30 method. This routine involves three steps: Consume 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, followed by 30 minutes of gentle to moderate exercise. Advocates say it helps with steady, sustainable weight loss while preserving muscle mass. What’s more, this method is fuss-free with no strict rules, restrictions or calorie counting. Originally, this morning routine was introduced by Tim Ferriss in his book, The 4-Hour Body. Lately, it has surged in popularity on TikTok, thanks to Gary Brecka, a podcaster who calls himself a “human biologist” and shares tips for enhancing physical and mental health. How does 30-30-30 work? Breaking down the 30-30-30 method, Health reports you start by consuming 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes…

Actress and DJ Pearl Thusi is no stranger to keeping her body healthy and happy. Over the years, the Queen Sono actress’s body shape has changed but she says that being skinny is the best. She recently took to her Instagram Stories to let her fans and followers know that she was on a cleanse (detox). The DJ also shared that because she was getting older, she wanted to take more care of her body. “I’m back on my cleanse. I’m going to the July Durban stuff mid-cleanse, which is powerful. I’m actually quite excited. “I’ve stopped a whole bunch of other nonsense in the interim. I’m having a very serious conversation with God, I’m having a very serious overhaul in terms of my body maintenance because we…

FILM director Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming film has been inspired by Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. The 61-year-old director is “fascinated” by the success of the pop megastar and explained that the record-breaking concerts have influenced a new movie that he is in the early stages of developing. Speaking to Variety at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Soderbergh said: “I have been thinking about a project in which I analyse large-scale, co-operative endeavours that work. Airports. “Why do airports work? Or AA? “You look at the Taylor Swift concert, at this whole tour and it works. So why can’t we figure out Syria or any other conflict? “Humour is a great delivery system for an idea and nothing lights up the brain like music, so this project better be funny and…

I’ve been a die-hard fan of Shondaland’s period romance, Bridgerton, since season one. I will never forget how fans were left swooning over Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, and how disappointed they were to learn he wasn’t returning to the franchise. His love story with Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) left viewers breathless. But they got over it as soon as the second instalment aired, where the unconventional love story between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and the feisty Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) took root. That being said, I wasn’t entirely convinced that a union between Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), the third Bridgerton son, and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), the youngest Featherington daughter, would live up to fans’ expectations. Having watched the entire third season, I will admit…