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Let’s lift our glasses – to a healthy diet

By Lilandi van den Berg
from René Smalberger Dietitians President of the Dietetic Association of South Africa (2006-2009) (M.Sc (Dietetics) U.O.V.S)
Studies show that moderate consumption of alcohol, especially red wine could have a positive effect on your heart. Does this mean I now have a license to drink..?

Well, if you have high blood pressure, it is [...]

Food to help your bowels

By Riana Greyvenstein
from René Smalberger Dietitians
(M.Sc (Dietetics) U.O.V.S)
Constipation usually happens because the digestive tract absorbs too much water from the food, occurring when the food moves too slowly through the digestive system.
Causes of constipation can vary from an insufficient intake of dietary fiber, inadequate fluid intake, ignoring the need to have a bowel movement, lack [...]

As sweet as Sugar Free

By Riana Greyvenstein
from René Smalberger Dietitians
(M.Sc (Dietetics) U.O.V.S)
Sweeteners are a much-talked-about topic. Some people think they are harmful while others think they are safe, but what is the real truth and how do sweeteners fit into our diet?
A balanced diet is very important for your health, and sugar should be used moderately. If you drink [...]

Prevention better than Cure

By Lilandi van der Berg RD (SA) from René Smalberger Dietitians

In today’s busy life, balance is one of the most difficult things to achieve. Following a healthy, balanced diet should however not be one of them. Here are a few helpful tips to get you on your way to better health:

Never skip breakfast as it [...]

FAT ATTACK

The truth about FAD DIETS
By Helene Greyling
from René Smalberger Dietitians
Obesity and being overweight are on the increase worldwide,
but the obsession with thinness continues to be part of our
society. Many people fall into the trap of believing in fad diets.
They believe fad diets are a promise to quick weight loss, the
easy solution.
These fad diets usually seem [...]