What is alcohol? Alcohol is formed by yeast fermentation of different foods. Wine, for example, is made from the sugar in grapes and beer comes from the sugar in malted barley. Through this fermentation process, ethanol is produced as a by product. The strength of the alcohol is dependent on the length of the fermentation […]
Nutrition during Pregnancy
Pregnant women often use the phrase ‘now I’m eating for two’. There is an increase in the calorie intake for pregnant women as the child is relying on the mother’s diet for nutrition. However, eating for two does not mean simply doubling the calories. The extra need for calories should not be a license to […]
How to stay healthy as a shift worker
What is shift work? Shift work involves working on a schedule outside the standard 9-5 day (e.g. early morning and night shifts). How does shift work have an impact on our health? Our body works around a circadian rhythm. This refers to the body’s internal clock. Shift work, especially night shifts tend to disrupt the […]
Tips on how-to lose weight without extreme diets
Weight loss takes place when there is a deficit created between the energy intake and energy expenditure. There are a couple of different routes that can be taken to achieve weight loss but as a dietitian, I would never recommend cutting out entire food groups to achieve this deficit, as this can lead to nutritional […]
4 Healthy tips on deciding what to order while eating out
When it comes to eating out, there are always ways to be mindful and choose wisely so that your weekly meal while eating out will not sabotage all the efforts you make to stay healthy. Here are 4 healthy tips on deciding what to order while eating out 1. Vegetables Whenever possible, choose a dish […]
How to avoid going for seconds
Some people often feel that they cannot fill up on small amounts of food and they find themselves going for second and third servings. These excess calories exceed energy requirements and cause people to gain weight. Most people tend to blame themselves for having poor self-control but more often than not, our erratic meal patterns […]
