by tanya | Feb 23, 2015 | Nutritional Living
Written by Wendy Lord (RD)SA Healthy eating is a lifestyle. Habits take time to form. Changing habits takes just as long. Any healthy eating plan involves a certain degree of change. Whether you are starting a new diet in order to lose weight or to improve your health...
by tanya | Jul 16, 2014 | Nutritional Living
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...
by tanya | Apr 22, 2013 | General Training, Nutritional Living, Training
“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...
by tanya | Apr 24, 2012 | Nutritional Living
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,...
by tanya | Apr 24, 2012 | Nutritional Living
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...
by tanya | Apr 24, 2012 | Nutritional Living
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...
