1. 11 tips to lose weight

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    Are you desperate to shed some weight? Get rid of those extra kilos for good by following our list of 10 expert weight loss tips, compiled by Health24′s DietDoc, Dr Ingrid van Heerden. If you are a very precise and organised person who likes to be in control of your life, then counting calories/kilojoules is...
  2. 6 tips to get energised by Friday

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    If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time your hands stop shaking, you’ll discover that you’re even more exhausted than before.So put down that mug, step away from the...
  3. 7 tips to lose weight the smart way

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    If you want to lose weight permanently, forget about fad diets and magic slimming potions. The solution is far simpler: start making healthy eating choices and exercise a new way of life, and you will never see those unwanted kilos again. Follow these tips, courtesy of Weigh Less, to help you on your...
  4. Healthy snack and lunchbox ideas

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    Are you a mom who has to pack lunchboxes and make snacks for your children every day of the week? And are you at your wits’ end trying to strike a balance between healthy food options and your child’s picky eating habits? Here are some ideas to make your life...
  5. Why veganism matters

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    By Matthew Clayton, Vegan Society of South Africa Most people hold the view that veganism is an unnecessary act of deprivation, as if vegans are fanatics only able to attain happiness by playing a game of dietary exclusion one-upmanship, and elitists critical of the rest of the world. This view...
  6. SA the third fattest nation on earth

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    South Africans weigh in as the third fattest nation on earth, according to food services company Compass Group Southern Africa. According to a survey by Glaxo SmithKline in 2010, 61% of the South African population are overweight or morbidly obese. This echoes a study done by the Medical Research Council in 2007 found...
  7. Must I eat before I exercise?

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    If you exercise at 6am, should you eat breakfast before or after gym? And if you go to gym after work and only get home after 7pm, must you eat supper? Different levels of exercise To answer queries about the timing of meals before or after exercise, it is necessary to...
  8. Anaemia and diet

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    Step 1: Understanding the relationship between anaemia and food Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia. The most common cause of iron deficiency is chronic blood loss, usually due to excessive menstruation, or due to bleeding into or from the gut as a result of a peptic ulcer,...
  9. The Dash Diet

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    The Dash diet has been voted the best overall diet by the US World and News Report. It beat out 19 other contenders, including the Atkins, Jenny Craig and Slim-Fast diets. The heart-smart Mediterranean diet came in second place. Developed in the USA, Dash is the acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and has...
  10. DIET

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    Another important factor: our eating habits. Many risks are associated with poor nutrition:    – Weakened immune system    – Weak bones    – Weakened muscles, poor skin tone etc.  Breakfast, according to experts is the most important meal of the day, but to us something we can skip, or...

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