Roxanne Marcus Registered Dietitian

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

What a brilliant experience from this Dr Yvonne and her team Vredekloof Dental at Vredekloof Medical and Dental Centre 🦷
Definitely a place to bring your kids for dental services.

She repaired a broken front tooth and it looks like nothing happened. Being a boy mom brings a lot of stress. Thank you!

10/03/2026

Gut diversity = healthy microbiome = beneficial microbes

We want a diverse gut microbiome because different microbes perform different helpful jobs in the body. A higher diversity generally means a more stable and resilient gut ecosystem.
In simple terms, diversity helps with:
🥦 Better digestion – Different bacteria break down different foods and fibers.
🛡️ Stronger immunity – Good microbes help train and regulate the immune system.
⚖️ Balanced metabolism – They influence weight regulation, blood sugar, and fat storage.
🧠 Mental health support – Gut microbes produce chemicals that affect the brain (gut-brain axis).
🚫 Protection from harmful microbes – A diverse community crowds out pathogens.

How?
🍃Aim to include 30 plant foods in your week. Start slow and build up. Amongst vegetables and fruits include seeds, nuts, legumes, beans, whole grains, herbs and spices.

17/02/2026

Proud to be apart of the team!

A modern medical and dental centre offering quality care and trusted professionals in Vredekloof.

17/02/2026

Isn’t this an interesting pic? 🦷

How do we improve our digestion?
How to we improve absorption of nutrients?
How do we improve excess gas or pain?

My first question - and the one people overlooked the most:
🍴Are you chewing your food properly? 🍴

We do not have teeth anywhere else in our digestive system. The first and last opportunity for us to chew our food is in our mouth.

❌Not chewing your food enough can lead to poor macro- and micronutrient absorption

❌foods that aren’t broken down correctly , sit in your gut and cause a build up of gas causing discomfort and bloating

✅chewing for a longer period also allows for our stomach to have time to produce more acidic which also allows for better digestions and improved gut symptoms and health

✅ taking time to chew makes sure we prepare the food correctly so that maximum absorption and digestion can occur

✅ chewing increases saliva production and saliva contains enzymes to aid in digestion

Next time - don’t gulp down that meal. Chewing one bite can take up to 32 times before the food is broken down adequately (depending on the food). 🥗

13/02/2026

13/02/2026

Pharmacy at SPAR Vredekloof
Vredekloof Medical and Dental Centre

11/02/2026

📍Vredekloof Medical and Dental Centre
A brilliant team.
Pharmacy at SPAR Vredekloof conveniently opposite !

03/02/2026

What a convenience for all. Welcome Vredekloof Spar Pharmacy

🎉 Ons is oop! 🎉

Kom besoek ons gerus by die nuwe apteek by die Vredekloof Centre, Brackenfell.
Ons sien uit daarna om jou te verwelkom en jou vriendelik en professioneel te bedien.

Pharmacy at SPAR Vredekloof

📞 Telefoon: 021 204 5676
💬 WhatsApp: 083 683 7363
✉️ E-pos: vredekloof@sparapteek.co.za

29/01/2026

🫜🤍 To be successful in health includes going back to the basics, slowing it down with a gut focus. 👏🏻

Vredekloof Medical and Dental Centre

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12/10/2023

07/02/2022

I’ve been holding onto exciting news for quite some time!
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

I’m so honoured to be the Dietitian representing Nurturenest Mother and Baby Wellness Centre.

I’ll be hosting Nurturenest’s successful Starting Solids Course as of Feb 2022! 🥑🍌🍓Come grab your seat before it’s sold out.
Bookings can be made on website.