Information about healthy eating, nutrition and how to lose weight. Healthy and balanced diet is essential to healthy lifestyle.
You may have heard of the F45 challenge – short for functional 45. It has become increasingly popular among the general public and is now being advocated in a big way by the fitness industry. What does it involve? It involves a specific exercise regime supported by a specific diet pattern. It is a very […]
A fad diet is a weight loss plan that promises quick results with only a temporary nutrition change. The word diet originated from the Greek word ‘diata’ which means ‘a way of life’ which encompasses both mental and physical health. Over time however the word’s meaning has changed to ‘restrictive eating’. In other words, depriving […]
A healthy diet can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and there are some extremely beneficial foods that can help take care of your heart. These include: Fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals The fibre and other important nutrients like potassium that are found in fruits and vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk […]
A balanced diet includes a variety of different foods like wholegrain breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables, fish, lean meat, eggs and dairy products. Dairy is a very important source of protein and calcium and should not be excluded from the diet. Examples of dairy include milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream. Traditionally, people only consumed […]
Carbohydrates and diabetes It is common knowledge that carbohydrate foods affect our blood sugar levels. To explain this further, it is important to first understand carbohydrates. The carbohydrate food group includes fruits, breads and cereals, rice, pasta, lentils, certain starchy vegetables like potato and corn, and dairy. When we eat carbohydrate-containing foods our pancreas secretes […]
People often ask dietitians ‘what is the best diet for losing weight?’, and we end up disappointing them by explaining that there is no perfect diet. What really works for long-term weight loss are the lifestyle changes a person makes. It is also essential to understand the importance of a balanced diet. Following an overly […]
