Fruit forms a fundamental part of a healthy nutritional plan. It’s recommended that a person eats two portions of fruit per day and three portions of vegetables. Some of the healthiest fruit that you can add to your diet include granadillas, raspberries, dates, persimmons, guava, blackberries and naartjies. So, the…
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A diet that is good for diabetics is just about eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts. The most important thing is to stick to regular mealtimes so as to maintain a constant blood sugar level. A person who suffers from diabetes should be on a healthy-eating plan that’s naturally…
Read MoreMany children eat constantly throughout the day. Snacks are good for kids. This is because they help them stay focused at school and on homework, give them needed nutrients and keep hunger at bay. A ‘snack’ – to lots of children and teens – is a bag of crisps, some…
Read MoreWho has ever heard of the ‘rule’ that goes something like this: “It’s forbidden to eat carbohydrates at night!” Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who stick to this. The impression is that if you eat carbs past a certain hour, they will be instantly turned…
Read MoreThe term ‘dietary fibre’ refers to the indigestible carbohydrates found in fruit, vegetables, grains and nuts. Dietary fibre in not sound in meat and dairy products. Functional fibre consists of non-digestible carbohydrates that have beneficial physiological effects. The term ‘total fibre’ refers to dietary and functional fibre. Insoluble and soluble…
Read MoreBefore starting anything it is wise to plan and organise how the end result will be achieved. In order for the plan to be a success, the pros and cons must be thought of and possible solutions to the cons or barriers must be thought of ahead of time to…
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting lean and building muscle, the verdict is out: nutrition plays just as important role – if not more important – than the part exercise plays. Without correct nutrition, our health and well-being will inevitably stall. Below we’re taking a look at the role nutrition plays…
Read MorePicture your fitness like an old scale. On the one side you have exercise, and on the other side your nutrition. To maintain optimal physical fitness, the scale needs to remain balanced. This involves expending the right amount of energy for the nutrition you’ve put in. Too much food with…
Read MoreWe all know that nutrition plays an important role in good health and fitness. ‘Nutrition’ refers to the energy or nutrients that we get from consuming food. In order to be healthy we need to eat the correct balance of nutrients (protein, carbs, fat, etc). In our attempts to eat…
Read MoreDiet tips for athletes There are many diets out there – high protein, low carb; low fat; no sugar… The list is endless! But what is the best diet for an athlete, you may be wondering. In this article, we provide the answers! Load up on Carbs Carbohydrates are the…
Read MoreAsk most people this question and you can bet their answers will range from of course it will, to is that a trick question? However, the answer isn’t as clear cut as one might think. Like many things, the answer to whether or not sugary foods have detrimental effect on…
Read MoreYou’ve heard people at gym telling you about the need to replace your lost electrolytes, usually by sipping on a sports drink after vigorous exercise. What exactly are electrolytes, how do we lose them, and why is it so important to replace lost electrolytes? This blog article answers these questions.…
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