There is a reason why crash diets don’t work and that’s because they are not sustainable. If you can’t see yourself eating that way for the rest of your life, then that diet probably won’t work for you. If you follow a diet for a few months and reach your goal weight, but then stop the…
As I learn more about nutrigenomics I can’t help but bring these healthy foods into my kitchen and experiment with them to make nutrient packed meals such as this red beetroot and quinoa antioxidant salad. Beetroot contains anthocyanin which is a strong antioxidant and can help reduce oxidative stress in the body. What is oxidative stress?…
This yoghurt coleslaw recipe is the perfect healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional coleslaw made with mayonnaise. Its is lower is in calories and fat and also packed with nutrition. This salad has a mix of a variety of different vegetables which not only adds colour and texture but also increases the amount of different…
‘Personalised medicine is an emerging practice that uses an individual’s genetics to guide the prevention of disease and injury, and personalise nutrition and training strategies ‘. As a dietician, my job is to help clients achieve their health-related goals. Through training and experience, we can advise people on how to adjust their dietary and…
Worried about gaining weight this winter and desperately want to avoid it? It is so easy to give in to the cold weather and become part of the couch eating comfort food and watching TV. So whats the problem here? Your lack of activity is burning very few calories and your cravings for warm, comforting…
This healthy quinoa salad with fresh orange is another easy and quick meal to make. It cost me less than R100 and it could easily feed 3 people. Because it’s so high in fibre its very fulling so you won’t feel the need to snack just before bed. You can also mix it up with…
What is energy and why do we need to balance it? Energy is what fuels us for the day, whether we are going for a run or just working at a desk. We consume energy through food (calories) and then expend it through bodily processes, daily activity, and exercise. If we consume more energy then…
Protein is an essential macronutrient in the diet. 1 gram provides us with 4 kcal of energy and is made up of 20 different amino acids. These amino acids are joined together to form muscle, hormones, enzymes, DNA, and antibodies. Some of these amino acids are essential in the body which means they can’t be produced in the…