WHY DO WE GET CRAVINGS?
Cravings’ are often the cause of overindulging and cheating on everyday healthy eating that contributes to weight gain. But…did you […]
COVID-19 Immune Boosting Claims Debunked
A happy immune system is an important component of wellness. In light of the recent flu outbreak associated with the
Vegan – Is it healthier?
As popular campaigns like ‘Veganuary’ fuel New Year’s pledges to cut back on meat, MANY people has been asking my opinion on vegan diets and on documentaries such as ‘The Game Changers’. If you are intrigued – keep reading.
Lockdown Weight Gain
Since being back at the practice and seeing patients, we found that majority of people have gained 1-3kg during the lockdown period. This weight gain occurred despite eating ‘ok’ and doing some form of exercise.
How Sugar can Damage our DNA
While we may be familiar with the dangers of a poor diet, in particular eating too much sugar, the actual effects of this may be far more frightening than previously imagined. Certainly, science supports the idea that excess sugar consumption leads to weight gain, increasing our chances of becoming obese as well as developing diabetes and heart disease. But now, new data shows that sugar can harm us in a place we didn’t expect, by actually attacking our DNA. Majority of the world’s population will average around 13-14% of calories a day from pure added sugar. It would seem we’re destined to harm our DNA.
Coffee: Good or Bad for you?
The health effects of coffee are quite controversial. Depending on who you ask, it is either a super healthy beverage
Vitamin B12 deficiency: A silent epidemic with serious consequences
Vitamin B12 deficiency isn’t a bizarre, mysterious disease. It’s written about in every medical textbook and its causes and effects
Nutrition in pregnancy: Giving your baby the healthiest possible start
With so many myths out there about diet and pregnancy, no wonder new mothers-to-be feel confused about the do’s and
Alcohol Myth Buster
How much alcohol is recommended for a person (women) a day? For many people drinking alcohol is a pleasant social
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers
If your diet gave you high cholesterol, it can lower it, too! It’s easy to eat your way to an
Genetic Testing & Nutrition
Ever wondered why nutrition studies demonstrate so many conflicting results or why some people respond to one type of diet
How Heart Healthy is your Family?
Heart disease or medically referred to as cardiovascular disease refers to any disease of the heart and blood vessels. The
Crèche Syndrome
Parents whose children attend crèche or playgroups are very often faced with crèche syndrome. Crèche syndrome is not a condition
Feeding Problems in the Early Years of Life
When you’re a new mom or dad, it can be a huge challenge to parent a baby who’s always cranky.
Tackling the Fussy Eater
Selective eating or fussiness is a common phenomenon among toddlers, children and even adults. This may be a more serious
Cravings, Cravings, Cravings
‘Cravings’ are often the cause of overindulging and cheating on everyday healthy eating that contributes to weight gain. But…did you
Best Diet for your Genes
Ever wondered why some people lose weight on one type of diet and others don’t and why is there is
Reasons You’re Tired ALL the Time
Do you ask yourself, “Why am I so tired?” Do you feel like no matter how much sleep you get,
The monster around your middle
Metabolic syndrome is a health condition that everyone’s talking about. Although it was only identified less than 20 years ago,
Weight, Fertility and Pregnancy
Getting your body ready for baby-making isn’t only about tossing your birth control and charting your ovulation. It’s also about
Brain Food For Exams
Our brain, a mass of fat and protein weighing about 1.4 kilograms (equal to 3 bricks of butter), is the
My life as a Dietitian but a MOTHER to a fussy eater
Thrown away yet another plate of your child’s food? OR is he/she refusing to eat anything else than french fries
