Finding natural relief for active lifestyles
In a perfect world, our commitment to more active lifestyles would reap nothing but rewards. However, while doing wonders for our general well-being, our workouts, walks, runs and cycles may expose us to a range of aches and pains. If you are diligent about your daily exercise routine, then chances are you’ve experienced your fair […]
Breathing is easy, or is it? Blocked noses in newborns and pregnant or breastfeeding moms: what you need to know.
We all just want to do what is best for our babies. Knowing what that is might be challenging to new and even experienced parents because advice comes at us from all angles, and everybody has an opinion. It is therefore reassuring to know that for all disease entities, healthcare providers follow guidelines, carefully put […]
Navigating 2024’s Top Nutrition Trends with insights from Registered Dietitians
New knowledge and ongoing advances in nutrition science converge with our perennial quest for enhanced health and well-being. At the start of every year, we see predictions about emerging nutrition trends and projections about those that are growing strongly. While these trends may offer promising pathways to improved wellness for some people, it’s important to […]
Back to School 2024 – Creating Healthy Lunch Boxes
The 2024 school year has kicked off and parents are back to the challenge of the daily packing of nutritious and appealing lunch boxes. Time constraints, especially on weekday mornings, picky eating, getting the nutritional balance right and cost concerns are all hurdles that busy parents must grapple with. What goes into the lunch box, and what […]
TEA DRINKERS MORE LIKELY TO KEEP THEIR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Millions of people around the globe will have made New Year’s resolutions to improve themselves or their lives in various ways in 2024. Despite the initial enthusiasm, maintaining resolutions throughout the year can be challenging for many. While it may sound unusual, drinking tea could help those who struggle with keeping their resolutions to stay […]
Don’t Let Pain or Fever Dampen Your Child’s Holiday Spirit
Don’t Let Pain or Fever Dampen Your Child’s Holiday Spirit With the December holidays just around the corner, families are dusting off suitcases, giving car tyres the once-over, and plotting adventures. If you’re rolling with young children, you can expect a few unexpected challenges (and the occasional scraped knee). Being prepared for sudden pains or fevers […]
How Dietitians Handle the Holiday Season
South Africa’s long summer holiday brings welcome relief after the hard-working, high-pressure year as well as well-deserved opportunities to fully enjoy festive traditions and indulgences. You want to make the most of the special times but also find the balance with your healthy lifestyle goals and habits. Here’s how four South Africa Registered Dietitians and […]
How to elevate your holiday feasting with juicy SA stone fruit
The summer holiday is finally here, and we all want to soak in that sense of abundance that comes with beautiful, long, hot days and plenty of opportunities to come together with our loved ones and friends. Many South Africans have been on a tighter budget all year long, and there’s a longing to have […]
Proper Dosage For Peace Of Mind
Proper Dosage For Peace Of Mind While the classic approach suggests a spoonful of sugar helps medicine go down, convincing kids to take medicines often demands more than a little patience. While administering medicine to tots can be challenging, the good news is you can make it a little easier – and keep your child […]
VITAL ROLE OF NUTRITION IN THE TB RECOVERY JOURNEY
South Africa bears one of the highest burdens of tuberculosis (TB) disease in the world. Year on year, the country has a high incidence of TB infections and tens of thousands of South Africans lose their lives due to TB disease. This is compounded by the prevalence of HIV-TB co-infection and ongoing issues with drug-resistant […]