Category: Food for Thought

Breastfeeding and Work Laws
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Breastfeeding and Work Laws

Let’s Make it Work Breastfeeding and Work Let’s Make it Work is this year’s breastfeeding week theme AND what a fantastic theme it is because it really addresses one of the challenges and fears that many mother face – what happens when I have to go back to work?

World Breastfeeding Week 2015
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World Breastfeeding Week 2015

World Breastfeeding week takes place annually from 1 August – 7 August and is celebrated by breastfeeding mothers and health professionals all over the world!

Fatigue and Iron Deficiency Anaemia
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Fatigue and Iron Deficiency Anaemia

One of the most common symptoms which people often seek medical care for is fatigue. Fatigue is a non-specific symptom which can be caused by many medical conditions, lifestyle related factors and behaviours or even dietary practices (vegetarianism/ vegan).

Vegetables
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Vegetables

Trust a dietitian to recommend bright red, yellow, green, purple and orange vegetables! All the colours of the rainbow! From crispy carrots to plump eggplants and ripe tomatoes. One can hardly ever go wrong!

Potato Salad Recipe
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Potato Salad Recipe

Why not try out this healthier version of potato salad. Scared of carbohydrates? Seek a registered dietitians advice on recipes, healthier carbohydrate sources and portion size. Click here to find a dietitian in your area.

Women’s Health Magazine Food Synergy Article
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Women’s Health Magazine Food Synergy Article

Food Synergy Are you tired of the same old combinations? Looking for some great ideas? Ideas that not only tickle the taste buds but are packed with goodness. An exciting area of nutrition research – ‘food synergy‘ – may be an option worth considering. The term ‘food synergy’ implies that some foods containing various food...

Exercise
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Exercise

Do you exercise? How often to you put those running shoes on? Or do you prefer a sport that is a little different?