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End of year holidays mark a time to eat, drink and be merry. I usually always focus on the eating part… today, I’m going to focus on the drinking part! Of course, not all drinks are created equal. Alcoholic drinks

It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but for many trying to make it a healthy Christmas can be a challenge and a perfect storm of overindulgence. The worry sets in January 1st – most

The New year is nearly upon us and so are the new 2019 food trends! Year by year, I’ve noticed that more and more of the trends are starting to become more health conscious! Take a look at some of

Breakfast cereals are a quick and easy way to start your day. And whilst it is appealing for its quick and easy preparation, I am not a big advocate of eating processed breakfast cereals – they’re often loaded with sugar,

From apple to passion fruit, orange to peach, supermarket shelves are brimming with fruit juices made with all natural flavours and exotic blends. 100% fruit juices have never been so enticing. On top of that, juicing has become a huge

Wow, wow, wow. This past week (and Eskom) has thrown a serious curveball at some of my patients… Healthy eating in the dark? Is it possible? While candlelight and silence may be the makings of a romantic dinner during a power

I am constantly trying to make balanced nutritious meals while spending as little time in the kitchen as possible. I’m all about being realistic which includes taking short cuts like combining food groups into easy one pan or plate meals,

If you are a fan of the Mediterranean diet (like me), get ready to do a victory dance! Despite the frequent back and forth about what to eat (or not eat), the Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time.

Dear Chronic Dieters, I hear you. You’ve had success with weight loss diets but you think about food all the time. You’ve had success with diets but it has made eating the foods you enjoy cause feelings of guilt and shame.

With the year swiftly drawing to a close, we pause each December to reflect on and enjoy time with family and friends. The focus of celebrating the December festivities often centres around food, lots of food. Who can resist the