Most of us are aware that the foods we choose to eat, or not to eat may impact our health, but to what extend? A recently published study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute clearly reveals the link between dietary intake and cancer risk. Researchers in the USA created a model that...
Naturally sweet and fragrant, caffeine-free, low in tannins combined with its potential health benefits make rooibos tea, an endemic South African fynbos species, a popular choice for both young and old. Rooibos is even becoming a big deal in Japan – one of the largest tea-drinking nations in the world – with exports of...
Have you ever tried to adapt a healthier eating pattern, only to find that maintaining these new practices are difficult due to cravings? You are not alone! It is something we as dietitians see almost every day! Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to crack these cravings! 1. DIET: Making sure to not...
As the proverbial English saying goes: We never know the worth of water until the well is dry.~ we don’t really know how important water is to our bodies and for our health, until our health begins to suffer. It makes sense that our bodies need sufficient water in order to be properly hydrated...
By Tanya Alberts, RD(SA) As women we differ from men on various different levels including biological and molecular level as well as mentally, physically and behavioural. We would choose different types of food to eat and in different portions. We tend to have more emotional eating behaviours compared to men and it’s not for...