Nathalie Mat, Registered Dietitian

05/05/2026

Do you know the difference between a dietitian, nutritionist and nutrition therapist? The answer is unfortunately not straight forward and depends on where the nutrition professional practices. It takes a lot to register as a Dietitian. I am obviously biased, I do believe that a dietitian is the safest bet for sound nutrition advice tailored to you!

21/04/2026

I know it's not always possible, but I highly recommend checking nutrition advice you find online before applying it to yourself. You might not be the target of that great sound clip.

25/03/2026

18/03/2026

My signs are not up just yet, so follow these directions to find my new office!

17/03/2026

I moved my furniture to my new office today! I'm practicing again from Thursday the 19th of March 2026. All contact details remain the same and can be found on my website nathaliemat.co.za
I am so excited to show you my new space!

12/03/2026

I have a nutrition question for you: if you reached your ideal weight or body goal today, how would you change the way you take care of yourself? If there is a big difference, why is there a big difference? Is this something you can realistically sustain? Behaviour change is difficult, having a nutrition cheer leader like a dietitian can make sure that the changes you are making are appropriate and sustainable for you in the long term. Let me know if you were surprised by the answers that popped up for you? Do you feel like you're on the right track?

20/07/2024

I have a new favourite author! Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is an America OBGYN and she talks about lifestyle and nutrition changes like a HAES-informed dietitian. So enjoying today's women's wellness seminar. Cannot wait to read her book menopause bootcamp! Thanks for letting me snap a shot

11/06/2023

Fat Talk, coming of age in diet culture is such a powerful book and a really wonderful read for parents! Virginia has a great social media account and a brilliant news letter and podcast called burnt toast. Buy her book, support her newsletter, let's help her spread the message that all bodies belong!

05/11/2022

Camp Roundup is a fat-positive camp for people in bigger bodies. I was asked if this could work in SA by eNCA. 6 minute interview:

Camp Roundup has opened in Ohio. People say it makes them feel comfortable in a safe space, with no judgment. Registered Dietitian and Spokesperson for the A...

12/08/2022

This is a gentle reminder that your mental health is part of health. If you’re torturing yourself with a new diet, if you’re punishing yourself through crazy workouts, if you’re berating your body for not fitting your image of health:

Stop.

Something that negatively impacts your mental health is negatively impacting your health.

You are a whole, embodied person. You are more than the size of your thighs, more than a waist circumference, more than a physical body. You have so much more to do and achieve than “look good”.

Your nutrition cheerleader wants to remind you that you need to be nourished and fuelled throughout the day. You need food to DO STUFF.
Your body got you this far through the day, help it get through the rest of the day comfortably nourished and hydrated. Thanks for coming to my TEDtalk 😄

-informed

28/07/2022

Wondering if loadshedding is affecting your health? I weighed in on this topic here:

Health experts warn that SA’s weight crisis could be made worse by continued power blackouts