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Vanessa Clarke Dietitian

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Vanessa Clarke Dietitian

I am a Registered Dietitian with a passion for educating and empowering families on nutrition and healthy eating. I am a mom to a beautiful girl and boy.

06/02/2026

GLP-1 medications aren’t “magic weight-loss injections” — they work by copying a hormone your gut already makes.

When used appropriately and alongside nutrition and lifestyle support, they can be a powerful tool — but they’re not a standalone solution.
Let’s talk about what they do…..

10/12/2025

I have been getting a lot of questions recently about GLP-1 meds and my opinion on them but first, we need to understand the basics, they not all the same and it’s a not a one size fits all approach when they might be considered for use.

01/12/2025

Anyone else suddenly realise it’s almost year-end and you still need Vitality points? 👀
Good news — you can get 1,000 points by having a nutrition consult with me.
You can book via my website

20/11/2025

Everyone counts protein……….but not many think about quality. If you’re on a GLP-1, this matters even more.

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31/10/2025

Are you a “coffee-for-breakfast, chicken-for-dinner” person? 🍗☕
Your muscles want more balance! Here’s why protein distribution matters throughout the day.

14/10/2025

When you focusing on weight loss the goal isn’t just weight loss it’s keeping your muscle while you lose body fat- find out why this is important in my latest post in my muscle and protein series

31/08/2025

✨ Running out of dinner inspiration? ✨
I’ve created a 3 month weekly dinner planner (Sunday to Thursday) to make planning dinners so much easier. It’s not a strict meal plan, but a go-to list that gives me inspiration each week when I sit down to plan our dinners.

💡 Want the ideas? Just comment “Meal Ideas” below and I’ll DM the link to you

No stress, no fuss – just fresh inspiration your family will enjoy! 🍲🥗🍝

02/07/2025

My Go-To Lunch This Week 🥗✨
Loving this fresh and filling chicken and edamame salad! It’s all about boosting fibre this week – I’ve packed it with:
✔️ Edamame beans (plant protein + fibre)
✔️ Crunchy slaw for colour and crunch
✔️ A nut & seed sprinkle for healthy fats and extra fibre

Fibre is key for keeping your gut happy, blood sugar stable, and energy levels steady – and this combo ticks all the boxes! 🌱💪

15/02/2025

📅 How I Plan My Weekday Dinners! 🍽️

One of my favorite ways to simplify meal planning is by creating a flexible weekly structure. It helps me stay organized, reduces decision fatigue, and ensures variety in our family meals. Here’s how I do it:

✨ Monday: Meatless 🌱

✨ Tuesday: Chicken/Fish 🐔🐟

✨ Wednesday: Beef/Pork 🥩🍖

✨ Thursday: Chicken/Fish 🐓🐠

Having a go-to list of meal ideas under each category makes meal planning so much easier! Do you plan your dinners like this, or do you prefer to wing it? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

05/02/2025

🌟 Starting Solids: A Dietitian’s Guide for Moms 🌟

Is your baby ready for solid foods? Feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there? I’ve teamed up with to offer a practical and evidence-based talk on how to introduce solids with confidence!

👶 What you’ll learn:
✅ When to start solids
✅ Best first foods & how to serve them
✅ Purees vs. baby-led weaning
✅ Avoiding common food allergens
✅ How to build healthy eating habits from the start

📅 Date: 10th Feb
📍 Location: Busy Baba, Durban North
⏰ Time: 9am
🎟️ Limited spots available! RSVP now!
Booked via my website and click on group sessions

Tag a mom who needs this! 💕

16/01/2025

Quick Tip – Balanced Plate

Healthy eating can often seem overwhelming and it’s hard to know where to start, focusing on building balanced meals is an easy way to ensure your family is on the right track to a healthy lifestyle

“🍽️ Building balanced meals doesn’t have to be hard! Use this simple formula:

🥦 Half your plate = veggies

🍗 Quarter your plate = lean protein

🍚 Quarter your plate = whole grains

On the menu tonight for our family is Mediterranean chicken orzo with extra roasted veggies on the side.

Many recipes might contain vegetables in them like the one I am using tonight but often that’s not enough to make up half your plate so just remember you might need to add in more.

Let’s make every meal a win for your family! 🌟

14/01/2025

✨ Back-to-School Blueberry Muffins ✨

The school rush is back! Looking for a muffin recipe for an on the go snack or to add to your kids lunchboxes? These homemade blueberry muffins are perfect for a busy school day.

🍴 Recipe (Save this post!):

Slide right to see my blueberry muffin recipe

💡 Adding rolled oats and mixed seeds on top of the muffins helps to boost the fibre content

Let’s make the first day back extra special with an exciting lunchbox for our kiddies. Remember I have many lunchbox resources available on my instagram page.

Address

321 Umhlanga Rocks Drive
Durban
4051

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 17:00

Website

http://www.clarkedietitian.co.za/

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Meet Vanessa Clarke

I am a mom to Emily and Kade and wife to Michael. I am passionate about anything related to child nutrition. I love talking to people and supporting them in feeding their children