Sishen’s Biggest Loser 2014 has started
Excitement levels were very high when the Sishen Biggest Loser 2014 competition started last week. All the participants had in-depth consultations with their respective dieticians. These dieticians are highly specialised and they have a thorough understanding for the...
What happens in a consultation with a Dietician
The Dietician will establish exactly what it is you require dietary advice for. Bring along any relevant information, e.g. a referral letter from your doctor (not compulsory), recent blood results, a food diary for the 3 days before your appointment. The Dietician...
Nutrition and Women’s Health
"For many women, running a home, bringing up children and taking care of elderly relatives, as well as working outside the home, impacts upon their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. It is, therefore, important that every woman has access to...
Women’s Health Workshops
Expert Speakers with a vast amount of Dietetic knowledge and experience, have put together a comprehensive Workshop on the various aspects of Women’s Health. essential for all Dieticians treating women in all stages of the woman’s life-cycle. Presenter: Chantal Walsh...
OMEGA 3 & 6 – The Buzz
Everyone’s talking about the health benefits of Omega 3 and Omega 6 – from helping to keep your heart in peak condition, to looking after your skin – but what are they, what do they do and where can you find them? Omega-3 and -6 are types of essential fatty acids,...
The “good” and the “bad” Cholesterol
Not all cholesterol is bad! Cholesterol, a waxy substance produced by the liver from fatty foods, is vital for the normal functioning of the body. Cholesterol travels around the body encased in proteins. There are two types: high density lipoprotein (HDL) is the...
Caffeine – How much is too much?
In a world where we are rewarded for working more and sleeping less it is no wonder that most South Africans start their day by reaching for a hot cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine consumption from coffee, tea, carbonated drinks and other beverages is prevalent in almost...
Keeping weight down this Winter
There is no magic formula or magic bullet that will help melt down those few kilograms or reduce those few centimetres around your hips and thighs. If there was... we would all look like super models and wouldn’t be reading articles like these... On the other hand,...