To say the least, the COVID-19 has brought about disruption and impacted the lives of every person in the world. Be it through contact with the illness itself or dealing with the impact that lockdown restrictions have placed on lifestyle, social interactions, employment and income, COVID-19 has jeopardized the overall health and wellbeing of...
Written by: Nasreen Hoosen, RD(SA) At first glance, the petite radish, with it’s amazing array of beautiful pink, purple and white hues may seem more like a garnish than a nutritious healthy addition to your meals. Don’t be fooled by their beauty as these little vegetables have a whole lot more to offer, particularly...
Written By: TYHN Dietician Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine-metabolic disorder that can cause severe consequences to female health. It affects 5-10% of females of reproductive age and is the leading cause of female infertility worldwide. Elevated androgen levels, irregular menstrual cycles and small cysts on one or both ovaries characterize PCOS. Some of...
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...
What is processed meat? Processed meat comes from beef, pork, lamb, goat and poultry. It can include many parts of an animal from fatty tissue, head meat, intestines, bones and meat blasted off carcasses, hooves and claws. This left-over meat is treated with chemical additives to extend its shelf-life, change its texture, add colour...