Blog

The month of October had a huge focus on mental health and obesity. Yes, once again the weight issue comes up and it is a frustration for many who are struggling to get the extra kilo’s and centimetres off! Whether […]

If you are considering going vegetarian…but not totally, especially with Braai day looming, you may want to consider The Flexitarian Diet: A diet aimed at weight loss and optimal health. Let’s take a closer look at what a flexitarian does. […]

We have all suffered from a hypo at some point in time – especially those days when we fail to eat and soon enough we feel like we are going to pass out! Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when […]

June and July are known for the sardine run on the Kwazulu- Natal coastline. Once the word gets out there is frenzy as crowds gather to witness the event. When it comes to sardines you are one of two kinds […]

Who can resist the feeling of that block of silky chocolate melting in your mouth as you swirl it with your tongue and indulge in the moment. Imagine the next time you eat a piece of chocolate; you may not […]

Most men I know are busy, yet they have the desire to be healthy, drop some fat and be lean. Men are aware of health conditions associated with weight gain and unhealthy habits. It is important for a man to […]

Children are growing all the time, which means that kids usually get hungry easily. In addition, children have small stomachs that don’t stay full for a long time, and they really do need to eat every few hours. Children are […]

Shaping your child’s future – Preventing childhood obesity The increase prevalence of overweight children is a significant and alarming public health problem. Balance is the key in helping your child maintain a healthy weight. Balance the energy your child eats […]

Omega 3 fatty acids are a collection of polyunsaturated fatty acids that include EPA (eicosapentaenic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid), usually found in a 50:50 or 60:40 ratio in fish and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), which is found in plants. Omega-3 […]

Children today are skipping breakfast because they sometimes don’t feel like eating in the morning or they feel too rushed before school. Most children don’t get in all the nutrients they need by simply eating only lunch and dinner. Therefore […]