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...
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...
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...
Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver tissue. The most common cause of hepatitis is viruses, but other possible causes include auto immune diseases, toxins, certain medications, heavy alcohol use, other infections and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The liver is located in the right upper area of the abdomen. It has many critical...
In the fast paced, information driven world of today new information is just a click away. Your colleagues, friends & family keep whipping out new trends & buzzwords that are all the rage but what do they mean & what’s involved? Lets take a look at what’s hot & what’s not, in the realm of nutrition, for...