Nutritional Insights
How sweet is your sweetener?
he dangers of excessive consumption of sugar is well documented and how it negatively affects the health status of individuals but even more so for diabetics have been a focus area for the last few years or even decades.
But is the alternative healthier? There is a lot of controversy regarding sugar substitutes / alternative sweeteners and which is better for people living with diabetes.
IV vitamin therapy – Yay or Nay?
IV or intravenous infusion are just a fancy way of saying getting a drip – therefore getting your vitamins via a drip. Whether you are hungover, feeling a bit flu-ish, tired or just want to boost your general health – vitamin drips are the newest craze promising...
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Pregnancy: What to do in terms of exercise and nutrition
Gerné Swanepoel – Doula and Fitness instructor pre- and postnatally Retha Harmse – Registered Dietician For Pregnancy Awareness Week 2019, Gerné and I collaborated to shed a bit more light on the do’s and don’ts of exercise and nutrition during pregnancy....
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Binge Eating
In this digital age where social media is constantly bombarding us with what the ‘norms’ should be for beauty and the ideal body shape, it is not surprising to see that eating disorders are on the rise. This extremely sad fact is also accompanied by shocking...
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Festive Feast
The festive season is usually a time for family gatherings, reflecting on the past year as well as planning and resting for the year to come. Perhaps not as deep, but equally as important, is the indulgent festive feast that goes with it. This festive recipe guide has...
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Carb Conscious
Everyone has either heard of, encountered or are confused by the different types of carbohydrates. However, not all carbohydrates were created equal. Carbohydrates are manufactured by plants and are a major source of energy in the diet comprising around half the total...
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My honest review of Virgin Active’s 24-hour challenge
In the last week of October, I received an email from Virgin Active inviting me to take part in a challenge for that month. There were three to choose from: 24-hour challenge, Go the Distance and Oh Snap Challenge. Reading though the descriptions I chose the 24-hour...
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How to prepare for a healthier festive season
We all know what it is like when a busy year is coming a close and the festive season is rapidly approaching. Everyone is rushing to get all the tasks completed on their to-do lists so that they can spend quality time with their loved ones over the festive season....
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14 Interesting Facts About Breastfeeding
14 Interesting Facts About Breastfeeding Breast milk boosts a baby’s immune system—helping baby to have more resistance and fight viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, including: Respiratory tract infections Ear infections Bacterial meningitis Pneumonia Urinary...
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Blue Zones: What and where are they and why people there live longer
Blue Zones: What and where are they and why people there live longer Global life expectancy is on average 71.4 years. Certain communities increase that average considerably due to far greater longevity. These communities and areas are called “Blue Zones”. The term...
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Fasting
Fasting Generally, fasting is somewhat of a recurring topic. Besides the religious reasons that repeat annually (such as Ramadan, etc), the influence and effect it has on health is often reported on in the media. The question on everyone’s lips is “Is Fasting...
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The Mediterranean Diet: A Guide to Healthy Eating
The Mediterranean Diet: A Guide to Healthy Eating I had the privilege of travelling to Israel a few months ago, and as a dietician, I was probably more excited about the food than the average person would be. The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating that is followed...
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