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Children: Healthy eating equals healthy minds

School-aged children: Healthy eating equals brainpower

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A study has revealed that school-aged children who eat more fruit and vegetables, have a better mental well-being. However, healthy eating isn’t an option for the majority of South African kids and experts believe the only way forward is to…

Pamela Madonsela
February 14, 2022

Here is why we need more than a sugar tax to reduce unhealthy consumption

Health

The current sugar tax is not enough to help South Africa reach its goals to reduce obesity. Experts say advocacy and implementation are just as important.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
April 23, 2021

To save rural communities from junk food, raise awareness and the sugar tax, says health group

News

In rural areas, unhealthy food is cheap and accessible while awareness about the dangers is low. That’s why the Healthy Living Alliance is kicking off a campaign in communities and lobbying government for a sugar tax increase.

Mogale Mojela
March 17, 2021

Food justice is a pipe dream without tackling industry

Health

The lack of access to healthy food is a cause and a symptom of South Africa's inequalities which further proves the fight for affordable nutritious food is a social justice issue.

Lawrence
May 20, 2019

Do you know what’s in your food?

Health

The food industry often conceals the unhealthy products in its processed foods – even manipulating science to fool consumers. Now government is planning to introduce warning signs on food to help us to navigate what we are eating.