by tanya | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Colette Dreyer RD (SA) Gout is a form of arthritis and one of the most painful types due to the swelling, redness and sudden attacks that occur. These symptoms can come and go. Gout is categorized as abnormal uric acid levels in the blood. The uric acid crystals...
by tanya | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Chené Vorster, RD(SA) According to the US Food and nutrition board of the institute of medicine total fibre (that we see on labels) include dietary fibre and functional fibre. Dietary fibre is comprised of the non-digestible part of plants, whereas functional fibre...
by tanya | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Chené Vorster, RD(SA)Many of us South Africans think of boiled up cauliflower with a cheese sauce on a Sunday whenever we hear the word ‘cauliflower’. Luckily, cauliflower has become an adaptable vegetable and is now being used to substitute all your favourite...
by tanya | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Chené Vorster, RD(SA) Carbohydrates have recently been published in a negative way and this has raised questions as to what types of carbohydrates are recommended for a healthy diet. Glycaemic Index (GI) is used to classify a food item according to its potential to...
by tanya | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Chené Vorster, RD(SA) Food is an essential part to life and it is something that we require in our everyday lives to survive. It is thus very important that we practice safe food handling techniques to prevent foodborne illnesses. Globally, millions of people...
