One way to be healthier and try to lose weight is to reduce sugar intake. In 2012 the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics stated that on average, adults in the United States consume 14.6% of energy from added sugars. This is too much as the recommended sugar intake is 5% (conditional)-10% [...]
Salt. A mineral which is probably the most commonly used globally, and which has deep roots in the development of humankind. Not only is it used in the flavouring and preservation of food, but is also an antiseptic. In ancient times, salt was one of the world’s principal trading commodities, and interestingly in later times [...]
No nutrition topic has been as controversial or as hotly debated as the one on fat and whether we should be consuming more or less of this nutrient. For many years we have been told to consume less fat in order to lose/maintain weight as well as to prevent chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease [...]
Low carbohydrate diets have become very popular in the last few years due to their effect on weight management. The unknown is whether the large amounts of fat associated with the low-carbohydrate (CHO) diet leads to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Characteristics of low carbohydrate, high fat diet Restriction of fruit, starchy vegetables, wholegrains, legumes [...]
For many decades we have been told that diets that are low in saturated-fats, trans-fats and cholesterol are best for heart health. This way of eating is recommended by many organisations including the American Heart Association (ADA), Heart Foundation of South Africa (HSGSA) and by the South African Department of Health as seen in [...]
The vegetarian or plant based diet has also become very popular not only because of its many health benefits but for ethical, religious and sustainability reasons. Characteristics Includes plant foods such as legumes (dried beans and peas), fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains. Most vegetarians exclude meat however there are variations within the vegetarian [...]
One of the most popular and well known diets is the Mediterranean Diet. It is a way of eating based on traditional foods, drinks and preparation methods from countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Characteristics High intake of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, legumes and nuts. High in healthy fats (Unsaturated), consumption [...]
Going gluten-free (gluten being a protein found in the likes of wheat, rye and barley) has been a prominent trend in the past few years. More people seem to be buying and cooking gluten-free. Despite its popularity, it still seems largely misunderstood so before you ban gluten, here are some facts to clear up any [...]
Yes, South Africans do love a good old braai and find several occasions to celebrate over “n stukkie vleis”, whether it’s watching a rugby or soccer match, a birthday party or just celebrating the weekend and warm weather. It's not a uniquely South African thing but it is certainly a strong part of our national [...]
We need good nutrition to be at our best but the workplace can be a real challenge - often we don’t have the time to prepare anything or we forgot about that grumbling stomach because we're too busy working or running around. We become desperate and start grabbing anything (and not healthy-anything either). There are ways [...]
