Catherine Boome, Registered Dietitian (South Africa)

28/07/2020

Think dietetics is only relevant for those who need to lose weight? Dr Christine Taljaard-Krugell, President of ADSA, explains the role of nutrition during a pandemic.

09/06/2020

Thank-you Nutritional Solutions for a clear and easy to understand explanation of intermittent fasting. Looking forward to hearing more about it at the Nutritional Solutions CNE: 19 - 20 October 2020 later this year!

11/07/2018

The dietitians at Nutritional Solutions make healthy happen, providing expert advice based on evidence-based nutrition.

16/05/2018

Will be discussing some of these at our Mindful Eating Workshop this Saturday! Diane Mallaby

There's a fine line between thinking carefully about what we put into our bodies and obsessing over it or restricting it dangerously. Whether our part...

07/05/2018

The popularity of apple cider vinegar to aid weight loss has risen recently, but a small study where participants consumed vinegar daily found that people only lost a few pounds after three months, and there are also downsides to consuming too much vinegar.

25/03/2018

Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz patiently answer pretty much every question we could think of about healthy food.

12/03/2018

Fatigue and low energy are common reasons patients seek help from a doctor. It is often challenging to come up with a diagnosis, as many medical problems can cause fatigue. One potential theory links stress to adrenal exhaustion as a potential cause of this lack of energy, but is “adrenal fatigue....

05/03/2018

“A dietary pattern characterized by a high intake of fruit, vegetables, whole grain, fish, olive oil, low-fat dairy and antioxidants and low intakes of animal foods was apparently associated with a decreased risk of depression. A dietary pattern characterized by a high consumption of red and/or processed meat, refined grains, sweets, high-fat dairy products, butter, potatoes and high-fat gravy, and low intakes of fruits and vegetables is associated with an increased risk of depression. ”

Research has shown that what we eat matters for every aspect of our health, including our mental health, and found that a healthy diet was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing symptoms of depression.

02/03/2018

by Marlowe HOOD Scientists on Friday unveiled a revised classification for diabetes, one they said could lead to better treatments and help doctors more accurately predict life-threatening complications from the disease.

24/02/2018

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/can-you-make-up-for-years-of-poor-eating?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WR20180223-HealthyEating&utm_id=825241&dlv-ga-memberid=10899530&mid=10899530&ml=825241

Atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries) may be reversible through intensive lifestyle changes, but because the process is highly challenging, experts say it’s preferable to focus on preventing new damage to avoid a cardiovascular crisis, suc...

09/01/2018

On the same note of wishing you good start to 2018, if you are wanting to make some changes to your diet to improve your health, rather consult with someone who has the expertise and experience to guide you on your journey.

Whether you want to lose weight or simply improve your diet, consulting a dietician is the best way to start…