The one key point that I can’t stress enough to clients is to always make sure to get enough fibre in the diet. It is my belief (backed up by scientific studies) that fibre plays a pivotal role in a healthy lifestyle as well as adherence to it. Let us examine those reasons FIBRE...
With all the health benefits of getting an adequate fibre intake, we all aim to make sure that we get an adequate intake. Through making these dietary changes with meals and snacks, you’ll be well on your way to meeting your daily requirements: INCLUDE VEGETABLES IN EACH MEAL AND ENOUGH OF IT: Our vegetable...
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...
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...