Janene Sacks, Registered Dietician

01/01/2026

09/12/2025

07/12/2025

Last few days to get your Vitality nutrition points for 2025.

30/10/2025

Eggs are good for the eyes.
Eating egg yolks is good for the eyes as this is the part of the egg that has lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients have been shown to lower the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older people.

09/10/2025

Lutein and Zeaxanthin – Amazing Antioxidants
Emerging research is starting to show that oxidative stress and inflammation may contribute to bone loss. Eggs are rich in carotenoids, a nutrient which gives egg yolk its golden colour. The two main carotenoids in egg yolk, lutein and zeaxanthin, are antioxidants that may help counteract this process

15/09/2025

September is Heart Awareness Month!
Your heart is your beat for life protect it by knowing your risks and making healthy choices every day. High blood pressure, smoking, unhealthy diets, and lack of exercise are major risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, together with the World Heart Federation, reminds us that prevention starts with awareness. When we Eat Hearty, Live Hearty, we fuel strong hearts, sharp minds, and healthier futures.

This month, take action:
Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked
Eat more fruits, veggies, and whole foods
Move more, sit less
Say no to to***co and too much salt, sugar, and junk

Together, we can and build a heart-healthy Mzansi.

22/07/2025

23/06/2025

Try this Hearty bean soup recipe from our Cooking from the Heart recipe book.🧠❤️visit https://heartfoundation.co.za/resources/ & subscribe to our quarterly newsletter and monthly CVD updates at https://heartfoundation.co.za/newsletters/

07/05/2025

Now is the perfect time to learn healthy habits to improve your health and wellness and lose weight steadily before summer arrives. Contact Janene for expert nutritional advise and counseling. jsacks@icon.co.za
0825610507

04/03/2025

World Obesity Change. Focus on small changes for big impact at the workplace

21/01/2025

Excessive salt intake is linked to elevated blood pressure. Reducing salt consumption is one of the most efficient ways to reduce blood pressure and improve overall health. ❤🧠According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we should not be consuming more than 1 teaspoon of salt from all sources such as cooked foods, baked foods and salt added during meal times, per day.❤🧠