Many of us think we need to starve or overwork ourselves to get results, skip dessert, only eat lettuce leaves and we not allowed to enjoy our food! This is not true, and if anything, this actually makes us put on more weight than we actually lose during this crash dieting. The trick to [...]
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 [...]
Juicing stalls and pre-packaged drinks seem to be popping up more and more lately. More and more people are buying juicers. So what’s the deal? Is it just a fad or is there something to it? Juicing generally refers to fresh juices made up from fruits or vegetables or a combination made by using [...]
Traditionally meal replacements have featured predominantly in gyms, sports fields, hospitals and social development projects with the purpose of providing nutrient dense foods to meet increased requirements and/or poor intake. However, with the fast-paced lives many of us now lead, meal replacements are quickly becoming a viable option for healthy meals on-the-go. Often, the healthy [...]
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 [...]
