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? ...
CAJUN TURKEY SALAD

CAJUN TURKEY SALAD

    This is an easy to make, fresh summer salad that includes a variety of different foods that covers all food groups.  Sounds fantastic right? Ingredients (Serves 6) Cajun Salad Dressing 200ml ,Plain Yoghurt. 100ml, Mayonnaise. 3-5ml, (or to taste)Cajun...
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...
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...