by tanya | Jul 8, 2020 | Nutritional Living
By Colette Dreyer RD (SA) Triglycerides are one of the most common fats found in the bloodstream. The focus is usually on the other blood lipids such as total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol known as your bad cholesterol, and high-density...
by tanya | Jul 8, 2020 | Nutritional Living
Are pro-biotics beneficial for athletes? By Colette Dreyer RD (SA) The major functions of the gut are digesting food and absorbing nutrients. Pro-biotics is known to increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut which lead to improved gut health and regulate...
by tanya | Jul 8, 2020 | Nutritional Living
By Colette Dreyer RD(SA) Reflux is when stomach acid backs up into the throat (oesophagus), which could result in symptoms such as heartburn, a sore throat, or bad taste in your mouth. There is a variety of factors that could contribute to reflux, including delayed...
by tanya | Jul 8, 2020 | Nutritional Living
By Colette Dreyer RD(SA) Dietary fibre is known as edible plant components that can’t be digested. Dietary fibre is an important part of a healthy diet. The are two types of fibre, known as soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre dissolves in water, which forms a...
by tanya | Apr 28, 2020 | General Medical Info, Nutritional Living
By Colette Dreyer RD (SA) Link between salt intake and high blood pressure? High salt intake is a major contributor to increase the risk for hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke and heart disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.5 million...
by tanya | Apr 28, 2020 | General Medical Info, Nutritional Living
By Colette Dreyer RD (SA) Managing stress to keep blood pressure low Everyone handles stress in a different way. Do you eat and sleep more, or sleep less, skip meals or drink more alcohol? It’s important to identify how stress affects you. Stress is a risk factor for...
