The Perfect Poo
Let’s be honest, this is an awkward chat to have; it’s uncomfortable to think about, and even more uncomfortable to talk about (the only time it is comfortable is when you drop it like it’s hot into the porcelain). But, the make-up of your stool is very important, so while you accuse us of talking […]
Carb Counting on the Banting diet
A lot of research has been done on the, previously, unassuming carbohydrate. But, what are they exactly, what do they do in the body, are they even important and how do you count them? What are carbs? Carbs are sugar-based molecules that break down inside the body to create glucose and can be found in […]
Week 1: Chiseling Your Goal In Stone
Although I sing from the Banting hymn sheet, I slacked over winter. I haven’t had a six pack in the last seven years. In fact, the closest I have come to one, since then, was when I arrived on the beach after swimming 459kms from Mozambique to Madagascar, last year. So, I’m not in shape […]
The link between Cancer, Insulin Resistance and a Ketogenic Diet
Research done by Dr Dominic D’Agostino, Dr Thomas Seyfried and Dr Gary Fettke has revealed that cancer is predominantly a metabolic disease and not a genetic one as previously thought. “Most cancer scientists have historically thought that cancer was a genetic disease, but only 5-10% of cancer is hereditary,” says Dr D’Agostino. A metabolic disease […]
Story of Survival
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck. The thyroid gland is responsible for how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins and how sensitive it is to other hormones. This gland is often known as the master gland of metabolism and when it fails to work properly can affect almost every aspect […]
Actress Euodia Samson shares her Banting story
Local actress and TV personality Euodia Samson has graced our screens in some of South Africa’s most loved television series such as SOS, Big Okes, Madam & Eve, Backstage and Newshounds to name but a few. With a career spanning both television and theatre productions,Euodia is used to being in the public eye, now however […]
Host the Perfect Banting Braai
Heritage Day is our special occasion to unite and celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions, and beliefs that make our country truly unique. Just like biltong, bunny chow, and walkie-talkies, the braai has become a quintessential part of South African life—and rightly so! Dr. Bob Brain, a leading scientist and excavation expert at the Swartkrans […]
AJ van der Walt is one of Bantings greatest testimonials.
Nelson Mandela once said, “Once a person is determined to help themselves there is nothing that can stop them.” These words ring so true for so many of our Banters that as ordinary people have gone on to achieve extraordinary things. Recently we shared Brian Berkman’s incredible Banting testimonial with you, and daily we continue […]
Banting Diet in Sports
Rugby fever is upon us – whether you are a supporter, a professional rugby player or simply like to play a friendly game of touch rugby with mates, your diet can have an impact on your performance, one way or another. Our ability to exercise, breathe, think and perform ordinary tasks such as lifting a […]
Tips to Help You Restore and Maintain Your Gut Health
Did you know that your digestive system makes up 70% of the body’s entire immune system? Your gut is actually known as the second brain and contains more neurotransmitters than the brain itself! Brain fog, mood swings, headaches and poor memory could all be indicators of an unhappy gut and can make us more sensitive […]