FOOD FOR FUNCTIONS

FOOD FOR FUNCTIONS

It is that time of the year again – festive season and holidays are upon us, which means that there will be various social events, Christmas parties or year end functions that we will attend or even host. Try some of these tips to reduce over-indulgence –...
NUTTY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

NUTTY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Ingredients 400ml water (room temperature) 100ml honey 10g instant yeast 500g brown bread wheat flour 15ml salt 30g sunflower seeds 20g flaxseeds 20g raisins Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Combine 200ml of water and the honey in a small bowl, sprinkle the instant...
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIBRE

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIBRE

We often talk about the importance of including fibre in the diet but not many people know what fibre is, how to include it in the diet and what the health benefits are. What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre is a plant-based nutrient. It cannot be properly and...
SNACKING

SNACKING

Tips for Healthy Snacking: Always have healthy snacks close by – in your drawer at work, in the car, in your handbag or easy to reach cupboards at home. Divide snacks into smaller portion sizes to avoid overeating. Don’t skip meals – eat regularly and space snacks in...
AVOIDING SUGARS – HIDDEN SOURCES OF SUGARS

AVOIDING SUGARS – HIDDEN SOURCES OF SUGARS

I often see clients that want to cut out all sugars. This is easier said than done. To be able to cut out sugars we need to know what sugars are and where we find them. It is also important to know that not all sugars are bad for our health: fruit, vegetables, dairy...