2017
Christmas lunch
In South Africa we have many different Christmas dinner traditions. Some of us stick to the more traditional European fare of Turkey and Gammon with roast potatoes and lots of vegetable sides, some of us will throw some prawns on the braai and some will have a roast leg of lamb with all the trimmings. Whatever your Christmas meal traditions are, will you be throwing caution to the wind and making it as rich and decadent as you can, or will you moderate it a bit and enjoy a lighter Christmas meal?
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School Holiday Snacks
06/12/17 09:51 Filed in: Family | Diet & Nutrition
The December school holidays are upon us! The school year seems so long and so short at the same time. It is time to let routines slide, put the books away and bring on the fun!
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Mindfully Surviving the Holiday Season
29/11/17 09:51 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
There is a definite sense of panic in my office with the build up to the holiday season. The beach-body deadline is fast approaching and those that have put in such an enormous amount of effort in order to achieve their best beach-bodies are dreading the inevitable indulgences that seem to be part and parcel of the December holidays.
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10 Tips for Navigating Your Year-End Functions
22/11/17 09:51 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition | The Plate
December is only a week away! There seems to be a frenzied rush to get everything done before the silly season sets in and everybody downs tools for a hard earned rest. In other words, it is business as usual for this time of year!
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The Dietary Management of Diabetes
15/11/17 12:30 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
With yesterday being World Diabetes Day, there was a big hype on my Facebook feed about diabetes and what it means to live well with Diabetes. Helping people with Diabetes to find their way forward and to rediscover their hope and zest for life, has always been a passion of mine. With continued support and encouragement, living well with Diabetes doesn't have to be a daunting task.
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Diabetes Day
14/11/17 12:00 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
Today, 14 November, is World Diabetes Day. It is time for a more serious blog article. Living with Diabetes can be very daunting, especially since it is a condition that will need to be managed well for you to continue to live a healthy, energised life.
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Yoghurt DIY
03/11/17 11:34 Filed in: Recipes | Diet & Nutrition
About 2 years ago I got a bee in my bonnet about making my own yoghurt. I know that a lot of people think that is crazy! There is nothing wrong with the commercially available yoghurt. My mother certainly thought that I had lost my marbles. But I went ahead and did it anyway. And I haven't looked back.
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8 Reasons to Enjoy Dairy
25/10/17 11:13 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
Anyone who has ever consulted with me about their diet knows that I am a dairy fan! So when I received an invitation for a continuing education event from Rediscover Dairy, the Consumer Education Project of Milk SA, I jumped at the opportunity. I wanted to know if there is any scientifically proven reason for people to avoid dairy products.
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Alcohol: Pros and Cons
17/10/17 10:10 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
To finish off my drinks theme, I thought that I should take a look at alcohol. Most of us indulge from time to time, some of us more than others, but the bottom line is it is nice to relax with a glass of wine (or beer or whiskey - insert your drink of choice here). So, apart from helping us to relax, does drinking alcohol have any other health benefits?
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Rethink your drink - Drink water
11/10/17 11:01 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
Water is essential to life. What is it they say? You can survive for weeks without food, but only days without water? Or something to that effect! The bottom line is we need to drink water to survive. But… I can hear you thinking… You are wondering why coffee and fizzy drinks and iced tea don't count? And what about flavoured water, surely that is still water?
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Your day in drinks - Cheers!
04/10/17 11:11 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
I am not only talking about that glass of wine - or 2 - you have with supper every night. I am talking about EVERYTHING you drink from the moment you wake up until the time you go to bed.
- Have you ever thought about what you drink?
- Do you drink enough?
- Do you drink too much?
- Do your drinks contribute to your weight problem?
- Do your drinks keep you healthy?
- Do your drinks cause insomnia?
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Mexican Beans with Poached Eggs
27/09/17 11:21 Filed in: The Dietician
This has got to be the quickest meal to prepare! It is surprisingly tasty and super easy to make. Perfect for a night when you don't have time to cook, but want to spare the budget and eat a healthy meal.
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Quick weekday suppers
Spending time in the kitchen at the end of the working day, when everyone is tired, hungry and irritable is nobody's idea of fun. Take the stress out of weekday suppers by being prepared and cooking simple meals from everyday ingredients.
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Meal plan in 5...4...3...2...1...
20/09/17 10:48 Filed in: Diet & Nutrition
Healthy eating 7 days a week (or even 5 or 6 days a week - we are not all nutrition saints!) is possible. It takes a little bit of time and planning, but once it is done, there is no more room for excuses. You don't even need a lot of nutrition know-how. Read More…
Hello!
14/06/17 11:01 Filed in: The Dietician
I have been practising as a dietician since 1999, so I feel that it is safe to say that I have a fair amount of experience under my belt. I have been in the privileged position of helping people to achieve their health goals, by guiding them towards making better food and lifestyle choices.
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