A diet is the foods and beverages you consume on a daily basis. A diet plan is typically designed with a purpose, whether it’s to lose weight, gain weight, control blood sugar or something else. Not all diets are the same. Some people follow plant-based or low-carbohydrate (carb) eating, while others might cut out red […]
Salads are often considered the tip of healthy eating but also has this negative stigma around it that it is boring and only consists of lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, boost your nutrient intake, or adopt a more plant-based diet, salads seem like the perfect choice. Research has shown that […]
Exercise is so much more than just moving for the sake of it or getting fit or stronger. Here are a few benefits that exercise also offers: Various studies have shown significant weight loss when comparing a group of people who exercised to a non-exercise group. This weight loss was noted regardless of the type […]
When it comes to reading labels, it can be very confusing, as what it says on the front of the package might be misleading. So, where do you start when you’re unsure? Step 1: Start with the Ingredients List Always look at the label on the back first, especially the ingredients list. This list shows […]
What is Emotional Eating? Emotional eating happens when someone eats in response to feelings like stress, anxiety, or sadness instead of eating because they are hungry.1,2 People often confuse physical hunger with emotions, which leads to eating when they aren’t truly hungry.2 Research now shows that emotional eating can also occur in response to positive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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