CHILDHOOD OBESITY

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Childhood obesity is a reality. A South African survey reported that 18.1% of children between the ages of two and five years are overweight – that is almost one in every five! Being overweight or obese at a young age puts children at a greater risk of...
WOMEN’S HEALTH

WOMEN’S HEALTH

  August is the month dedicated to women! That is why we thought to share a few tips and guidelines in order to optimise women’s health. Women are prone to a number of diseases and conditions throughout their lifecycle – they have an increased risk of...
LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE FROM TODAY

LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE FROM TODAY

We all strive to be healthier at some point of our lives, some on special occasions and others on a daily basis. But if we asked you what a healthy lifestyle is, we would receive a wide variety of answers: ‘Only eating and drinking healthy food and beverages on a...
NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY

NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY

Nutritional status during pregnancy is one of the most important factors affecting foetal growth and development.   RECOMMENDED WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY Adequate weight gain during pregnancy is essential to ensure optimal growth of a baby. But how much weight...
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...