Cape Times 2023-08-24

Anyone who has felt hangry (angry as a result of hunger) or has missed a meal and felt down can attest to the fact that food plays a pivotal role in emotions. The correlation between food and mood is well documented, but not all food can improve one’s mood. That’s why Tetley’s partner dietitian, Mbali Mapholi, has provided a list of her top mood-boosting foods to incorporate into a daily diet. Hungry + anger equals hangry as our brains rely heavily on glucose as an energy source. When our blood sugar levels dip, the “hanger” switch levels. As a result, our mood-regulating brain signals like serotonin, dopamine and other neurons start to misfire, giving rise to a melange of emotions that make us behave in a way we wouldn’t ordinarily.…

If you find yourself plagued by the all-too-familiar symptoms of hay fever – the usual array of sniffles, the irritating itchiness of your eyes – take solace in the fact you are not alone. Scientists have identified global warming as a contributing factor to the increasing prevalence of seasonal allergic rhino-conjunctivitis, commonly known as hay fever. Climate change has increased the levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, causing trees, grass, and plants to grow more rapidly. Unfortunately, this also means that they are producing more pollen, which spells trouble for those who suffer from allergies. While there’s no overnight cure for hay fever, there are ways to find relief and manage the symptoms. A combination of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, along with some practical DIY techniques, can make a…

Tori Spelling has been released from the hospital in a wheelchair and covered in bruises. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress, 50, was discharged from a Los Angeles emergency ward on Sunday, hours after revealing to fans she had been there for four days suffering a mystery illness. In photos and video obtained on Monday by Page Six, a casually dressed Spelling could be seen with bruising on her face and both arms, as she was escorted to a black SUV in a wheelchair. The outlet said she “appeared distraught and unsteady” and “needed assistance getting up from the wheelchair”. Before being ushered into the backseat of the vehicle, she hugged one of a group of masked women who were with her, believed to be nurses. The actress – who has…

First dates are not always easy to navigate as both you and your date are still trying to learn things about one another and figuring out whether you are a good match. In a TikTok video, a woman has shared her worst date story, and it’s a shocker. Natalie Joy told of how her date dashed off after dessert and left her to foot a $1 600 (about R30 000) bill – and people are outraged. Joy explained: “I went on a date … this guy asked me out on a date maybe 20 times. Finally, I was like ‘sure’.” When they got to the restaurant, Joy said her date was eager to try out a few different things on the menu and so they ordered ‘one of every…

With the ability for us to listen wherever, whenever, podcasts have taken over. Of course, food bloggers, chefs and restaurant insiders have jumped on the trend, offering relatable stories and building relationships with their audiences. Joining the food storytellers to launch their own channel is Steve Steinfeld, aka The Joburg Foodie. In partnership with Stella Artois, Steinfeld has launched After Service with Steve, a three-part online video series and podcast to serve up an insider’s look at South Africa’s restaurant industry. The series will offer a glimpse into the personal stories, inspirations, challenges, and aspirations of the country’s top chefs. The teaser sees Steinfeld travelling South Africa, with stops in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and Hilton in the Natal Midlands, as he sits down with some of the country’s most…

guidelines. Among them, we see a need to increase the role of our states in the international monetary and financial system, the development of interbank co-operation, the expansion of the use of national currencies and the deepening of co-operation between tax, customs, and anti-monopoly authorities.” President Cyril Ramaphosa said while firmly committed to advancing the interests of the Global South, BRICS stood ready to collaborate with all countries that aspired to create a more inclusive international order. “We are concerned that global financial and payments systems are increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical contestation. Global economic recovery relies on predictable global payment systems and the smooth operation of banking, supply chains, trade, tourism and financial flows. We will continue discussions on practical measures to facilitate trade and investment flows…