GUIDELINES FOR A LOWER SALT INTAKE

GUIDELINES FOR A LOWER SALT INTAKE

  This week we are focussing on salt awareness week.  You may wonder why it is that we place so much focus on salt intake.  This is because consuming excessive amount of salt can have various disadvantages such as contributing towards hypertension (high blood...
VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

It is important to consume an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals when pregnant.  This ensures benefits for both the mother-to-be as well as for her child. The big question is which vitamins and minerals are important and in which food sources can they be found? ...
TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART

Exercise, exercise, exercise You may be sick and tired of hearing about the importance of exercise. But, it keeps coming up for the prevention AND management of most diseases and conditions because it is so essential. Exercise has been proven to reduce blood pressure...
TIPS FOR HEALTHY KIDNEYS

TIPS FOR HEALTHY KIDNEYS

  This year we have Kidney Awareness Week from the 2nd to 6th of September. This is five days that we focus on kidney health and sharing tips on how to prevent or reduce risk of developing kidney disease. Why all the hype around kidneys? It might seem like it is...
LEMON AND HERB CRUSTED SALMON

LEMON AND HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Cooking or roasting fish can be very tricky – it dries out quickly and can become tasteless if not well seasoned. Because of this we tend to eat less fish, missing out on crucial nutrients like Omega 3. Try this recipe for easy, fool-proof and delicious salmon steaks....