NEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS

The latest in low-carb living, apps to get you moving, best finds on the shelves and the beauty of berries

It’s spring! Time for us all to get outside and up our vitamin D exposure. We love winter, but like all of you, we’re sure, we’re always pretty happy to see the back of it. Spring and summer are actually the perfect seasons to live a low-carb life: they’re all about braais, salads and outdoor living.

The only downside to a braai can sometimes be trying to come up with new ideas for low-carb side dishes, which is why we’re particularly delighted with Vickie de Beer’s feature on page 60, dealing with exactly that. Her cauliflower potato salad is spectacular, as is her recipe for roasted Greek salad.

We’re very happy to welcome Vickie to the team. Not only is she an award-winning food writer and stylist, she is also a mother to Lucca, who has type 1 diabetes, which is what propelled Vickie and her family into a low-carb lifestyle. She has subsequently written two books and co-authored one on how eating low-carb has improved not only Lucca’s health, but that of their whole family. She’s a huge asset and a great and informed resource for all of you, too.

Also in this issue we look at how to manage acid reflux, the importance of incorporating enough fibre into your diet and the matter of portion size.

As usual, LOSE IT is packed with all the info you need to live your best life in prime health – with energy and vitality to spare.

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