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February 24, 2017

Moroccan Chicken Pita

Life is so much better with the right combination of spices! Here’s a recipe for a tasty filling that can be used in a whole wheat wrap or sandwich.
February 20, 2017

10 Reasons to Visit a Registered Dietitian

Are you wanting to lose or gain weight? Are you pregnant, looking to become pregnant or just had a child? Are you caring for someone elderly and looking for ways to maintain good health?
February 10, 2017

Peach Smoothie

Summer time means there are peaches around so we need to take advantage of what’s in season. Here’s a recipe for a super easy smoothie that can be used as an easy breakfast or a high protein and energy snack option.
February 3, 2017

Dietary Tips to Prevent Cancer

World Cancer Day takes place on the 4th of February every year. It aims to unite the world’s population in the fight against cancer.
January 30, 2017

DNA Diet

You are an individual, and your health and nutrition requirements are unique. By using the science of genetics, you can personalize your diet, supplement and lifestyle strategies to optimize your health and well-being.
January 27, 2017

Fish with Pesto and Vegetables

Fish and veggies make the perfect summer dinner. Here’s a light an easy recipe (just the way we like it).
January 17, 2017

5 Tips to get back on track in 2017

Happy New Year! Seems like the perfect time for a mind-body reboot wouldn’t you say? Especially after indulging in all those holiday treats. Here are a few healthy habits to start working on in 2017.
December 21, 2016

Tips to Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is a great tool to help with weight loss and give you an improved eating experience. You can practice mindful eating anywhere from your desk at the office to your dining room table at home.
December 16, 2016

Mindless vs. Mindful Eating

It's December! Which means it’s time to be festive and get into holiday mode… I thought a topic on this may be useful to help prevent putting on some unwanted kilos.
April 6, 2017

What is the DNA Diet

Firstly, no, it’s not the blood group diet or anything like it. Your blood group and your genetic profile are not the same thing. The DNA diet is completely evidence based, with tons of science to back it up, and is certainly no fad diet. It is a program tailored to your genes incorporating exercise, fitness and wellness, because ultimately we want to be living a healthy lifestyle.
March 20, 2017

Tips to Eat Right with Less Salt

Most South Africans are getting too much sodium from the foods they eat. If you are not already aware, the sodium found in salt (sodium chloride) plays a role in hypertension or high blood pressure. The current dietary guidelines suggest that adults and children 14 years and older need to have less than 2300 milligrams of sodium a day. Adults with hypertension need to reduce it further to 1500 milligrams a day as it may help to lower blood pressure.
March 8, 2017

Breakfast and Better Learning

It is school health week (4-8 March) so I thought some nutritional tips for mothers with school going children may be useful.
February 20, 2017

10 Reasons to Visit a Registered Dietitian

Are you wanting to lose or gain weight? Are you pregnant, looking to become pregnant or just had a child? Are you caring for someone elderly and looking for ways to maintain good health?
February 13, 2017

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Keeping a healthy lifestyle throughout, as well as before and after, is vital for both mother and baby. Key aspects of a successful pregnancy including eating a healthy balanced diet
February 3, 2017

Dietary Tips to Prevent Cancer

World Cancer Day takes place on the 4th of February every year. It aims to unite the world’s population in the fight against cancer.
January 30, 2017

DNA Diet

You are an individual, and your health and nutrition requirements are unique. By using the science of genetics, you can personalize your diet, supplement and lifestyle strategies to optimize your health and well-being.
January 24, 2017

Getting SMART about your health goals

Many people look to the new year as a fresh start and may set a few New Year’s resolutions. This might happen in a small percentage of people these days, but an even smaller percentage will actually keep theirs.
January 17, 2017

5 Tips to get back on track in 2017

Happy New Year! Seems like the perfect time for a mind-body reboot wouldn’t you say? Especially after indulging in all those holiday treats. Here are a few healthy habits to start working on in 2017.