Healthy Holidays: Tips to make better food choices
While the holiday season offers the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate- it can result in poor dietary choices that lead us to drastic...
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Healthy Holidays: Tips for healthy eating for kids
One visit to the shops and you’ll know that the holiday season is upon us. With all the festivities and family gatherings- sticking to...
Meat-free Monday: Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Packed with fibre and folate here's a healthy idea for a meat-free Monday. Ingredients 1 x 410g tin lentils, drained and rinsed Olive...
Chicken and Broccoli Phyllo Rolls
A good option for a hearty homemade pie. Phyllo pastry is lower in fat and calories than puff pastry which has fat, usually butter,...
Oils: Making a decision
There are four main components to consider when choosing an oil for your kitchen- composition, smoke point, production and price....
Winter Warmers: Barley and Citrus Tagine
A healthy, hearty winter tagine. The fibre in barley has been shown to reduce cholesterol- in addition to all the other health benefits...
Winter warmers
With winter well on its way- here are some ideas for delicious soups to warm you up. Soups easy to make, cheap and freeze well- making...
It’s all Greek (yoghurt) to me- Understanding Energy
Flip over most food products and you’ll find the, sometimes intimidating, nutritional table. And at the top of that table we have an...
It’s all Greek (yoghurt) to me- Deciphering the Ingredients List
Low GI, high in omega’s, trans-fat free, low in sodium… the now familiar phrases that have joined the shelves to, apparently, assist us...
Childhood Obesity-facts and fiction
The serious health complications associated with obesity aren’t always a comfortable topic of conversation, but in the context of a...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read
Plan your plate
Whether it’s choosing a takeout because there wasn’t enough time, or ingredients, to make a healthy meal or grabbing a chocolate and...
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Jan 10, 20233 min read
Making resolutions that last
January is often accompanied by a large dose of willpower, the best intentions and the hope that this year will be the year that I...
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May 31, 20223 min read
Packing for success
In between checking that the cricket kit is packed, homework is complete and teeth are brushed before whisking the kids off for another...
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Feb 15, 20222 min read
First foods: Getting your baby started on soilds
Introducing foods | 6 months Introducing solids is an exciting stage in your child's life where you have the opportunity to develop...
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Jan 11, 20222 min read
Why we need to think about food differently
BMI’s and bikini bodies. The New Year’s resolutions of gym and no carbs. And our constant war with the scale. All of these things suggest...
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Oct 11, 20214 min read
Ready for Summer?
Summer is on its way. The increase in sunshine often makes it easier to start including fresh salads and move away from the comfort food...
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Oct 4, 20212 min read
Know your genes, know your body
Understanding your genetic makeup helps you make informed decisions on your lifestyle choices so you can optimise your body’s functions...
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May 26, 20212 min read
Winter weight loss
Weight loss at any time of the year has its challenges but these seem to multiply in the winter months. Warm, cosy beds that seem to pull...
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Apr 19, 20213 min read
Can diet impact fertility?
Research shows that up to 20% of South African couples have difficulty conceiving. Infertility is a huge emotional and financial burden...
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Dec 10, 20201 min read
Healthy holidays: Summer drinks
Looking for something to quench your thirst this Christmas that’s not packed with sugar? Try some of these… Lemon Basil Iced Tea · 1/2...
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