HOW TO REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, 80% of heart-related diseases (high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack) can be prevented through dietary changes. One of these recommended changes is a reduction in the intake of salt.   DIETARY...
HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES FOR SCHOOL

HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES FOR SCHOOL

  Before we focus on the food that goes into the lunch box, we have to make sure we have the correct lunchbox. The best option is a lunchbox with various compartments to ensure the food, flavours and sauces do not mix. If you do not have this you can also use a...
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...
ROASTED VEGETABLE & QUINOA SALAD

ROASTED VEGETABLE & QUINOA SALAD

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a high protein, wheat-free grain. It is also high in fibre and contains a number of essential vitamins and minerals. It is versatile and can be incorporated into the diet in many ways – salads, burgers, meatballs, curries, and even...
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...