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You’ve probably heard that eating certain foods can make your acne ten times worse (sup, pizza!). But according to new research, it’s time to put this theory to bed. “Fried foods are often linked to blemishes as people think they cause greasy skin,” explains Pam Smyrnios, beauty and Makeup educator at The Masters Institute of Creative Education. “But

From weight loss, to improved health and longevity, the benefits of the keto diet are endless (not to mention, pretty darn impressive.) But to achieve a state of ketosis we must significantly reduce the amount of sugar and carbohydrates we consume while upping our intake of good quality proteins, natural fats and vegetables – and

The keto diet has been making its rounds through the diet-sphere, gaining traction and a lot of attention. As the dos and don’ts of the diet get tossed around, like a game of telephone, the message seems to get a little jumbled along the way. By the time it makes its way to you, it’s

Be it walnuts, pistachios, brazil nuts or almonds, the humble nut always seems to score a mention when superfoods are concerned – and with good reason.  Not only are they packed with nutrients, vitamins and rich in fibre and omega-3’s, they also boast a heap of health benefits (cholesterol-lowering! Blood sugar-balancing! Digestive aid!) to name

The world once demonised fat. But recently, the nutrient is rising above its bad-for-you reputation. That’s just one reason the ketogenic diet is becoming popular again—eating all the fat you want sounds like a great thing, right? But the keto diet also severely restricts the amount of carbohydrates you can eat. Anywhere from 60 to 80 percent