HEALTH FOR EVERYONE

HEALTH FOR EVERYONE

  It is world health day and the theme of this year is Health for everyone. Health can be defined as being free from illness or injury.  Nutrition plays a big role in the contribution towards health.  Yet nutritional needs are different for each individual.  Our...
MARINATED CHICKEN WITH HERBS

MARINATED CHICKEN WITH HERBS

        Yields 4 portions INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken fillets, deboned 45ml fresh lemon juice 15ml olive oil 30ml sherry, muscadel or port 60ml fresh basil, chopped OR 5ml dry basil 15ml fresh origanum OR 2.5ml dry origanum 5ml fresh thyme OR a pinch of...
GUIDELINES FOR A LOWER SALT INTAKE

GUIDELINES FOR A LOWER SALT INTAKE

  This week we are focussing on salt awareness week.  You may wonder why it is that we place so much focus on salt intake.  This is because consuming excessive amount of salt can have various disadvantages such as contributing towards hypertension (high blood...
VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

It is important to consume an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals when pregnant.  This ensures benefits for both the mother-to-be as well as for her child. The big question is which vitamins and minerals are important and in which food sources can they be found? ...
CAJUN TURKEY SALAD

CAJUN TURKEY SALAD

    This is an easy to make, fresh summer salad that includes a variety of different foods that covers all food groups.  Sounds fantastic right? Ingredients (Serves 6) Cajun Salad Dressing 200ml ,Plain Yoghurt. 100ml, Mayonnaise. 3-5ml, (or to taste)Cajun...