Nutritional Insights
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“Un bon repas adoucit l'esprit et régénère le corps”, this is a French saying, which means, “ A good meal softens the mind and regenerates the body”. As dieticians we have always admired the French, as they cultivate healthy relationships with food, believing it can...
Changing your mind-set of food rewards for children
Food rewards are common practice in South Africa. One of the first questions I ask a patient when they step into my office is ‘What does your relationship with food look like?’ The answer gives a good indication and insight into their eating habits.
It’s no coincidence that the first time any of us were exposed to eating or nourishment, it was literally in our mom’s arms as babies being fed and comforted. Food, comfort and rewards are so closely linked and are then strengthened through repeated exposure.
How to avoid the snack trap
In family movies, like Home Alone, we see those sneaky traps, where the child lightly rakes leaves over a hole and then when the bad guys step on the leaves, they fall for the trap and fall into the hole.
The hole which the bad guys fall into is often extremely deep, so it’s hard to get out of. And, sometimes even the good guys fall in this cleverly-disguised trap.
The snackish, nibbly, grazing feeling when you constantly want to eat and feel hungry might often feel like one of those traps: the snack trap. And when you are in that hole, it’s so challenging to get out. Besides the fact that it might be detrimental to your waistline, it can also wreak havoc with your blood glucose control.
Mindful eating vs gulping down food
We all have those days when we are strapped for time to sit and savour a meal. Sometimes we eat in the car in traffic. Other times we eat on our laps in front of the television, or while working in front of the computer.
Unfortunately, in our fast-paced lifestyle these scenarios mentioned are often the norm and not the exception. And, unfortunately, gulping down of food and quickly devouring meals come with a cost.
Recent research, from Japan’s Hiroshima University, identified the link between gulping down food and metabolic syndrome.
Golden White Bean Curry Noodle Soup
Brrrrrrr! It is getting colder and colder each week! And what could be more comforting than warm soup and a fresh piece of ciabatta bread? Soups are super easy and convenient to make! They also freeze well, which makes them perfect for meal prep. Soups are also a...
Complementary Feeding
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5-Minute Muesli
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Obesity in a Nutshell
According to the South Africa Demographic and Health Survey 2016 Key Indicators Report (https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/Report%2003-00-09/Report%2003-00-092016.pdf), 68% of women, 31% of men and 13% of children in South Africa are overweight or obese. What is...
Is detoxing necessary if eating healthy?
Detoxing is a popular term used in the health and wellness industry, with numerous detox diets and products on the market promising all kinds of benefits. These methods can include drinking skinny coffee, teas, or pills, using Epson salts or other types of laxatives,...
Lunchbox ideas for growing kids
As parents or caregivers, we are the single most important influence on our children’s food choices. Thus, we have the amazing privilege to be role models when it comes to laying foundations for lifelong healthy habits. Preparing our kids’ lunches...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – What you need to know
Wouldn't it be nice to just be able to enjoy a meal without worrying about the consequences of how it will affect your tummy? Will it cause gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea? Who knows? All the uncertainty might make you feel as though you are out of control and...
Legumes: The under-rated “superfood”
Does the word legume sound foreign to you? I would not blame you if it does! After all, it is one of the food groups least consumed by South Africans. Simply put, legumes are a group of plant foods that contain seeds that split into two halves [1]. Some...
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