World Diabetes Day is commemorated on the 14th of November every year. This day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on people’s health. It also seeks to highlight the opportunities to strengthen the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. This year, the theme is “Education […]
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Ingredients 400g can chickpeas 100g golden caster sugar Soya cream and fruit, to serve Method 1. Preheat the oven to 110 C and line a baking tray with baking paper. 2. Drain a can of chickpeas over a bowl and save the chickpeas for another recipe. 3. Using an electric […]
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Want to get a little extra merry with some sherry this festive season? Don’t swerve off your health path, by trying some of our dietitian-approved cocktail recipes… DOWNLOAD HERE!
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“I am the clown with the tear-away face Here in a flash and gone without a trace I am the who when you call, “Who’s there?” I am the wind blowing through your hair I am the shadow on the moon at night Filling your dreams to the brim with […]
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Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 ½ cups water 1 pinch salt 1 bunch of asparagus (chopped) 2 cups peas (or substitute edamame beans, radishes, cucumber or snow peas) 3 scallions (thinly sliced) ½ cup fresh dill (or parsley) ½ cup parsley (more to taste) ¼ cup […]
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If you are trying to reduce your calorie and sugar intake, you may be considering introducing artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols to your diet. These sugar substitutes can be found in many foods and beverages that are labelled as ‘sugar-free’ or ‘diet-friendly’. Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are virtually calorie-free. […]
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Food labels can be confusing and even deceiving, and consumers can benefit from knowing how to better understand and use nutritional information. Here are some label reading tips to help you make quick, healthy, and informed food decisions: 1. Serving information When reading the nutrition label, look at the […]
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Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp chutney 2 large eggs 500 g extra lean beef mince 60 g raisins 3 slices of brown bread 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 cup of low-fat milk 1 onion (finely chopped) Salt Pepper Method 1. Heat the olive […]
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Are you a simple one-cup-of-coffee a day person? Or a veteran who only wakes up after the third? Whatever your cup of jo consumption, it’s important to consider how much caffeine you’re consuming. It’s safe for adults to drink up to 400 mg of caffeine a day – which equates […]
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Ingredients 1/2 cup milk, low-fat 100 g plain yoghurt, low-fat 1 banana 2 ice blocks 1/2 cup strawberries 4 tbsp water 1 tbsp chia seeds Method Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until desired consistency is reached.
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