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February 13, 2018
Pregnancy is a wonderful time that should be celebrated. Some women (we’ll call them the lucky ones) are blessed with thick shiny hair, strong nails and beautiful glowing skin, but for some that pregnancy glow can be overshadowed by a few pesky symptoms such as heartburn, nausea and vomiting.
January 16, 2018
Lately it is clear to see the increase in people’s interest when it comes to healthy lifestyles, food and fitness. This makes a dietitian very excited, but not so much when many influential figures promote fad diets that claim to be the secret to the newer healthier more attractive you.
January 11, 2018
2018 is upon us and after what I’m sure was an amazing festive season it’s time to get back into gear when it comes to our health. Here are some simple tips to help get you motivated and ready to be healthy in 2018!
December 13, 2017
November 22, 2017
We have all heard it before. A person diagnosed with diabetes that says “someone” told them that they are no longer allowed to have fruit because they have diabetes and it is too sweet. But is this really the case?
November 14, 2017
Up to 70% of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Working with a dietitian will help you identify the changes you need to make to your diet to achieve this.
August 23, 2017
Menopause is a time in a women’s lie when periods stop. This usually happens between the ages of 45-55 years. Other than loss of fertility, physical changes may happen including...
July 13, 2017
Iron deficiency anemia is a common deficiency experienced in South Africa, as well as globally. Iron is a mineral needed to make hemoglobin, which is a part of red blood cells that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide in our blood stream.
June 28, 2017
If you are one of the thousands of people who have tried dieting the ‘traditional’ way without success, then you might require some extra help.
November 14, 2017
Up to 70% of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Working with a dietitian will help you identify the changes you need to make to your diet to achieve this.
August 23, 2017
Menopause is a time in a women’s lie when periods stop. This usually happens between the ages of 45-55 years. Other than loss of fertility, physical changes may happen including...
July 13, 2017
Iron deficiency anemia is a common deficiency experienced in South Africa, as well as globally. Iron is a mineral needed to make hemoglobin, which is a part of red blood cells that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide in our blood stream.
June 28, 2017
If you are one of the thousands of people who have tried dieting the ‘traditional’ way without success, then you might require some extra help.
June 15, 2017
Low calorie detox diets and cleanses have become very popular recently. If you do juice, do you do it for health reasons (adding nutrients to your diet) or are you trying to detox or cleanse for weight loss?
May 25, 2017
Breaking your fast with dates is a healthy and traditional way to do so. Dates are an excellent source of fiber and nutrients but not more than 3 dates should be sufficient.
May 13, 2017
During Ramadan, the holy month, healthy adult Muslims practice daily fasting from sunrise until sunset. Traditionally, the pre-dawn meal is called sehri/suhoor and the fast is broken at sunset with a meal called iftaar.
April 17, 2017
Okay, I know it’s not a fun topic! Nobody really feels comfortable to talk about bowel discomfort. Lately, I’ve seen a few clients coming in with IBS so I thought a blog post on this topic would be appreciated.
April 6, 2017
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.