Maritha Albertyn Dietitian

Maritha Albertyn Dietitian Registered dietitian with a special interest in fertility, weight loss, eating disorders, sports nutrition, men's health & chronic diseases 🫶

Before changing what’s on your plate, start by understanding what’s behind it.Awareness is where real progress begins. 🧡
14/04/2026

Before changing what’s on your plate, start by understanding what’s behind it.

Awareness is where real progress begins. 🧡

I’ve sat across from so many people who thought the answer to shrinking their body was to slowly disappear themselves fi...
23/03/2026

I’ve sat across from so many people who thought the answer to shrinking their body was to slowly disappear themselves first. A little less food. Then a little more restriction. Then skipping meals. Then convincing themselves hunger is discipline.

But your body is not something to outsmart, it’s something to protect. 🫁

When you don’t eat enough, your body doesn’t “give in” and burn more. It does the opposite. It tightens. It conserves. It slows your metabolism, holds onto every ounce of energy it can, and shifts into survival mode, because it thinks you’re in danger. Because, biologically, you are.

And here’s the hard, honest truth: You cannot starve your body into becoming its healthiest version. 🙌

The irony? The thing so many people are afraid to do - eat enough - is often the very thing that allows the body to finally feel safe enough to let go. To regulate. To function. To heal. To change.

Weight loss, if it happens, is not the result of punishment. It’s the result of consistency, nourishment, and trust. 🫶

You deserve to eat. Not earn it. Not justify it. Not apologize for it.
Your body isn’t the enemy. It’s been trying to keep you alive all along. 🤍

A gentle reminder to take care of YOU 💙
10/03/2026

A gentle reminder to take care of YOU 💙

This is just the beginning ✨Of nourishing your body, healing your relationship with food, and becoming the healthiest ve...
04/03/2026

This is just the beginning ✨
Of nourishing your body, healing your relationship with food, and becoming the healthiest version of you.

Small, consistent choices. Balanced plates. Sustainable habits.
And it’s only going to get better from here. 🥗💚

27/02/2026

GLP-1 medication... and nausea. There’s real physiology behind it 🙌🏼

GLP-1 medication slows gastric emptying. Food “sits” longer, stretch signals increase, and your brain’s satiety pathways are activated. That combo can trigger nausea, especially when doses increase.

This is why meal composition matters! 🥗

High fat, “heavy” meals slow digestion even more and can worsen these symptoms...

Moderate protein is often better tolerated because it:
• Keeps you full without huge volume
• Supports stable blood sugar
• Is easier on digestion than high fat meals

Try:
• Smaller, more frequent meals 🍽️
• Lower fat when nausea flares 🥑
• Simple protein options like yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, lean biltong, etc. 🍳
• Avoid skipping meals, then eating larger portions 🥱

Strategic food choices can make a big difference!

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Health is so much more than what you eat or how you train. It’s how you sleep, how you think, how you cope, and who you ...
10/02/2026

Health is so much more than what you eat or how you train. It’s how you sleep, how you think, how you cope, and who you surround yourself with.

Small shifts in these areas add up to big changes over time. Be gentle with yourself, progress is holistic, not just physical. 🌿

New year. Same you - just choosing yourself a little more. 🍀🌿In 2026, invest in your health not as punishment,but as sel...
03/01/2026

New year. Same you - just choosing yourself a little more. 🍀🌿

In 2026, invest in your health not as punishment,
but as self-respect.
Not to shrink your body,
but to strengthen your life.

If this is the year you’re ready to feel better, move better and fuel your body with intention - you’re in the right place ✨

Let’s go 2026,
let’s do this together 🧡

You are your home.Let every meal be an act of self-care, not self-punishment.The food you choose fuels your hormones, yo...
02/12/2025

You are your home.

Let every meal be an act of self-care, not self-punishment.
The food you choose fuels your hormones, your energy, your mood, your recovery, and the way you show up in your life.
Nourish yourself with intention.

Your home deserves that kind of love. 🤍

✨ What you eat becomes your energy, your focus, your strength, your confidence.Nourish your body with intention, and it ...
16/11/2025

✨ What you eat becomes your energy, your focus, your strength, your confidence.
Nourish your body with intention, and it will show up for you in every way.

Small choices do add up.
Choose the ones that make you feel your best. 💖

Just a gentle reminder for whoever needs to hear it today 💚You’re growing in ways you don’t always notice.You’re showing...
02/11/2025

Just a gentle reminder for whoever needs to hear it today 💚
You’re growing in ways you don’t always notice.
You’re showing up, even when it’s hard.
You’re becoming someone you once hoped you’d be ✨
So please be a little kinder to yourself, you’re doing so much better than you think 🌿

Confused about which yoghurt to choose? 🥤Here’s what to look out for on the label along with some comparisons... 🔹 Prote...
27/10/2025

Confused about which yoghurt to choose? 🥤
Here’s what to look out for on the label along with some comparisons...

🔹 Protein: Aim for at least 8-10g per serving for better satiety & higher protein intake.
🔹 Carbohydrates & sugar: Check total sugars and added sugars; many flavoured and drinking yoghurts pack 2-3tsp of added sugar per 100g.
🔹 Fat: Low-fat isn’t always better; a little fat helps you stay full and improves taste. The type of fat is important (we want less of the “trans” and “saturated” fats when choosing products).

🥣 The Greek Strained yoghurt is very high in protein and lowest in carbs because extra whey (and lactose) is removed, making it a great protein food item.
🥤 Drinking yoghurts often have the most sugar and least protein - sugar and stabilisers are added to keep them smooth and shelf-stable. Be careful of having these on a daily...

💡 Choosing yoghurt wisely means balancing taste, nutrition, and sustainability - go for plain, high-protein, and low carb options when possible.

Some days you won’t feel like you’re doing enough… but you are. 💛That small step, that healthy meal, that workout you al...
27/10/2025

Some days you won’t feel like you’re doing enough… but you are. 💛
That small step, that healthy meal, that workout you almost skipped, it all counts. Progress isn’t always loud or obvious, but it’s always worth it. Keep going - you’re doing better than you think. ✨

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