What is Appetite? Have you ever wondered what makes you hungry or what satisfies your hunger? Is appetite something you can control, or does it just happen? In this blog, we’ll explore what appetite is, what influences it, and how you can manage it. Hormones and Appetite Appetite is controlled by several hormones including ghrelin […]
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Portion control is a very important part of maintaining a healthy diet and achieving weight management goals – might it be weight gain or -loss. In a world where portion sizes have significantly increased over the years, without us even noticing it, understanding how to regulate the amounts of food you consume is crucial for […]
Leading health and wellness experts weigh in on what to do, and what not to do, this winter… Longer nights, shorter days, colder weather and decreased exercise can all contribute to winter weight gain.1 Add the temptation of rich comfort food, and it’s easy to see why so many of us battle to keep to our […]
More than half of all adults in South Africa are overweight or obese, with obesity rates expected to increase a further 10% by 2030.1 The World Health Organisation estimates that this statistic is even higher in South African women, with as many as 68% of those who are classified as overweight or obese being women.2 Besides […]
Many South Africans are living a deathstyle, not a lifestyle. So says Dr. Gary Hudson, a Specialist Physician with a particular interest in weight management. He was responding to the fact that South African women now have the second highest obesity rate in the world after the United Arab Emirates. This puts the percentage of […]
Obesity is a disaster requiring urgent intervention in South Africa.2 Alarmingly 800 million people around the world are affected by obesity.1 World Obesity Day takes place on 4 March 2021 and is an annual initiative to bring together the global community to raise awareness and improve understanding and causes of obesity around the world.1 According to […]
Have a plan and stick to it! Losing weight is a goal for so many, and a very common New Year’s Resolution. The question is – how do we turn the resolution into reality and later, into a lifestyle? Dr Riekie Smit, a medical practitioner from Pretoria with a special interest in weight management, shares […]
Let’s face it, holidays can be one of the biggest contributors to our annual weight gain as adults.1 Think larger portions, less activity, increased snacking1 and increased drinking.2 Alcohol itself can cause weight gain not only because of higher kilojoules, but also because it decreases your body’s ability to burn fat. It can make you feel hungrier […]