Dieticians Week 2018
When asking individuals, what words or phrases they most readily associate dieticians with, the answers are usually "weight loss", "healthy eating", "vegetarian", or even "salad". What most of the general public is not aware of, is that dieticians can do some much...
Why should YOU see a dietician?
A quick article on why YOU should see a dietician, even if you are at a normal weight or consider yourself healthy.
Body Mass Index – a true indicator of health?
What is BMI, and why we should consider other measurements, when determining the health of an individual.
Fresh Tuna Salad
Enjoy this delicious baby potato and fresh tuna salad for lunch or a light supper, chilled or at room temperature
The Pro’s and Cons of Chocolate
Chocolate for Valentine's Day It is that time of the year again where chocolate is being given as a romantic gesture and not a sinful indulgence that has to sometimes be taken in secret. I do find it strange that people can speak so highly of chocolate on this day and...
Pro’s and Cons of Private Practice
Choosing whether to look for a salaried position or taking the leap into private practice can be a daunting task. Sue Scharf RD(SA) outlines some pro’s and cons of private practice to help you decide whether or not private practice is for you.
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose is a sugar found in milk. In the intestine it is broken down by an enzyme called LACTASE to smaller sugar molecules that the body can easily absorb.
Hypertension
South Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure reported among people aged 50 and over for any country in the world, at any time in history. It is estimated that 6.3 million people in South Africa are living with high blood pressure.
ADHD in Children: Dietary Treatment
The dietary management of ADHD involves maintaining blood sugar control, correcting fatty acid imbalance, correcting micronutrient deficiencies, encouraging a good appetite for healthy food, treating possible food allergies and intolerances and encouraging good gut health.
Soya and Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease is rife in South Africa, with more than 200 people dying per day because of some form of heart and blood vessel disease. For every woman that dies of a heart attack, 2 men die. Chronic disease in SA, including heart disease, is increasing...