Donnay Gallinetti, Registered Dietitian - DG Dietetics

03/04/2026

Worried about all the Easter chocolate? Let’s talk about balance… This is a moment in time, not an everyday thing.
Yes, you can aim for better choices and smaller amounts. Enjoy the moment though, make the memories, and move on without overthinking it…don’t let it turn into guilt or unnecessary restrictions! What matters more is what you do MOST of the time.

From my family to yours, have an amazing Easter, stay safe, eat well, enjoy the family moments and a chocolate Easter egg or two! 😉

20/02/2026

Good health is fostered before the age of 2..! The first 1000 days of a child’s life are vitally important…!

with ADSA The first 1000 days - from pregnancy to age 2 - are the most important for lifelong health. In this short time, your baby's brain reaches 80% of its adult size.

🥰Nutrition during this time prevents stunting and builds a strong immune system
🥰Stunting is when a child's height and development is reduced
🥰Your baby's future begins with your food choices now.

For more information https://nutritionweek.co.za/NNW2025/

02/02/2026

Spot on! Adequate hydration is so important.

Hydration is often overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in energy, focus and overall wellbeing. 💧

Keeping water within reach and sipping regularly throughout the day can support both physical and mental performance.

Remember: staying hydrated is a simple habit with powerful benefits.

20/01/2026

While this quote can be applied to many areas of our lives, it is certainly fitting in terms of dieting and pursuing your health goals. You need to be determined to keep moving forward and work on achieving your goals, step by step!

03/01/2026

😂 Just for a laugh! 😂
Sometimes you need to draw the line though and start making changes before weeks go by..!

02/12/2025

Is brown sugar better for you than white sugar? Let’s consider some nutritional facts:
White sugar is a refined sugar that is extracted from sugarcane. At the end of the refining process (which strips the sugar of its natural nutrients and minerals), it is a pure white crystal, almost 100% sucrose.
Brown sugar, on the other hand, still contains some of the natural molasses and minerals found in sugarcane, and is approximately 96% sucrose. The presence of molasses in brown sugar provides a very small amount of minerals (iron, calcium, potassium and some magnesium).
The difference in calories and glycemic index is minimal.
In summary: neither brown sugar nor white sugar is inherently better. What is important, is that both types of sugar be consumed in moderation!

15/10/2025

Choosing to eat healthily can have a massive impact on your health in later years…remember that!

14/10/2025

It’s still National Nutrition Week. Are you being mindful of healthy food choices?

10/10/2025

Adequate and healthy nutrition in infancy and childhood plays an important role in health and wellbeing later in life. If you struggle to get your young child to eat healthily, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

09/10/2025

It’s the start of South Africa’s National Nutrition Week! There is a proven connection between food and health. Each and every one of us should be aiming to optimise our diet to achieve better health, from early childhood right through to old age! What changes should you make to the way you eat?

11/09/2025

Be mindful of good food hygiene, no matter what food choices you make… prepare/cook your food safely and appropriately to help prevent any foodborne illnesses.

🌱 Organic?
Plant-based?
Looks clean?
Safe? 🤔

Not so fast.
No matter what you eat, good hygiene and safe practices always matter.

Safe food starts with informed choices — every step of the way.

Food safety is everyone’s business.

21/08/2025

This is what I love about my job… I help you to help yourself! This patient has struggled tremendously with weight issues since childhood, but is now well and truly on the path to better health after shedding 13kg’s in just over 9 months. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼