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Build Muscle With This Breakfast Shake

Build Muscle With This Breakfast Shake

This breakfast shake will ensure every last nutrient bypasses your belly and goes straight to your muscles; it will better your digestive health and ensure that more kilojoules become muscle, not fat. You will need: A tablespoon of Honey One or two apples One grated...

Does Bacon Cause Cancer?

Does Bacon Cause Cancer?

Our exclusive interviews with the scientists behind the World Health Organization’s report reveal the truth about meat and cancer

The Mediterranean Diet Modernised

The Mediterranean Diet Modernised

The traditional diet of southern Italy has endured for generations. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. Here are three new principles that can supercharge the benefits of the Mediterranean diet

Recipes

Beef and Ostrich Fillet Kebabs

Beef and Ostrich Fillet Kebabs

“Do NOT overcook the skewers; the meat needs to be rare to medium rare!” says Men’s Health Masterclass finalist, Nic Grigg. “I take no responsibility for dry, over-cooked meat!”

Awesome Sauce

Awesome Sauce

This sauce is what Bransby calls his “Awesome Sauce”. Its great on chicken and ribs and should be applied before, during and after cooking.

Ultimate Fish Braai Recipe

Ultimate Fish Braai Recipe

‘This is by far my favourite fish braai recipe as it is tried and trusted, impressive and virtually flop proof. It is also incredibly versatile.’ Kayo McGregor, winner of the Men’s Health Masterclass.

Liquid Assets

Liquid Assets

Real cocktails don’t have umbrellas or names like fuzzy navel. Warm up for a summer’s day with these modern updates

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Skewer the Fat

Skewer the Fat

In an age of microwave meals, few foods feel more primal and effortless than meat on a stick. Skewer some protein and throw it on the braai and you’ve created a prompt summer meal. But give kebabs a bit more attention – a home-made marinade, some well-chosen add-ons, a sauce alongside – and you can create the best kebabs on the block. You have a smorgasbord of options to explore here: stick to the classics by marinating lamb in yoghurt with Indian spices and pairing it with a classic combo of courgette, peppers and onion.

Best Salads For Men

Best Salads For Men

A quick side-note on the side-dish: it’s not automatically the healthier option. However, these are…

How To Decode Food Labels

How To Decode Food Labels

The next time your girlfriend gives you stick about not reading instructions, take it on the chin.

Best Steak And Sides

Best Steak And Sides

While your steak gets its juices flowing get cracking on these two essential side-dishes.

The Ultimate Steak

The Ultimate Steak

Master the principles of meat and heat and you’ll create the best slab of beef you’ve had outside a steakhouse.

Beef and Ostrich Fillet Kebabs

Beef and Ostrich Fillet Kebabs

“Do NOT overcook the skewers; the meat needs to be rare to medium rare!” says Men’s Health Masterclass finalist, Nic Grigg. “I take no responsibility for dry, over-cooked meat!”

Awesome Sauce

Awesome Sauce

This sauce is what Bransby calls his “Awesome Sauce”. Its great on chicken and ribs and should be applied before, during and after cooking.

The Inebriated Steak

The Inebriated Steak

You should pair the steak with the wine that you marinaded it with. Don’t want to drink cheap wine? Then remember to give your steak a good drink. It will be sure to show your taste buds just how grateful it is.