*REON VAN AARDT INC*
B.Sc Dietetics (UFS); M.Sc Dietetics (UFS)
Dietitians & Lactation Consultant
+27606615652 / +27832574563
RVA Dietitians in Nelspruit offers exceptional nutrition services to help you achieve a healthier you. Serving Nelspruit and the surrounding areas, they provide personalized dietary guidance tailored to your individual needs. If you're looking for a dietitian near me, RVA Dietitians is the perfect choice for professional and effective nutrition advice. Our expert team is dedicated to helping you i
mprove your health and well-being through customized meal plans, weight management strategies, and ongoing support. Trust RVA Dietitians in Nelspruit to guide you on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
21/04/2026
Still stuck at the same number on the scale?
It's not about trying harder.
It's about understanding what's happening in your body — and getting a plan that works specifically for you.
At RVA Dietitians, we work with people in Nelspruit and White River to uncover what's actually holding their weight loss back.
Insulin resistance. Hormone imbalances. Cortisol. Eating patterns. We look at all of it.
WhatsApp 083 257 4563 or DM us to book your first consultation. 📩
A) I eat well — but I can't lose weight
B) I feel tired after most meals
C) My cravings always take over
If you chose any of the above, insulin resistance might be worth looking into.
It is more common than most people think — and it responds really well to the right nutrition approach.
Drop your answer in the comments. 💬
17/04/2026
Eating less but still not losing weight?
It might not be about calories.
Insulin resistance is one of the most common — and most overlooked — reasons people hit a weight loss plateau.
And the frustrating part? Cutting food further often makes it worse.
In our latest blog post, we break down:
→ What insulin resistance actually is (in plain language)
→ Why skipping meals can backfire
→ 3 practical nutrition tweaks that support your body
Link in bio. 🔗
10/04/2026
Living with diabetes does not mean living on a bland diet.
It means understanding what works for your body — and building a way of eating that is sustainable, not just technically "correct."
At RVA Dietitians in Nelspruit and White River, we work with people managing Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes to build eating plans that actually fit their lives.
Not a list of banned foods.
A real, practical plan.
WhatsApp 083 257 4563 or DM us to book your first consultation. 📩
08/04/2026
Real talk: what do you do with fruit since your diagnosis? 👇
A) I avoid it completely
B) I eat it but feel guilty
C) I still eat it and watch how I feel
Whichever you picked — there is no shame here.
Most people with diabetes are given a list of "no" foods and left to figure the rest out on their own. It is confusing, and it leads to a lot of unnecessary food fear.
The truth is, whole fruit can absolutely be part of a healthy diabetes eating plan. It is all about how, when, and what you pair it with.
Drop your answer in the comments. 💬
06/04/2026
"No fruit. No sugar. Nothing sweet."
That is what a lot of people hear after a diabetes diagnosis.
And while the intention is right, the advice is not quite accurate.
Whole fruit is not the same as refined sugar — and cutting it out completely could mean missing out on some of the most nutrient-dense foods available.
In our latest blog post, we break down:
-> Why not all sugars work the same way in your body
-> What glycemic load actually means for your plate
-> How to eat fruit without spiking your blood sugar
Link in bio. 🔗
26/03/2026
The time has come to cast your votes in the eagerly anticipated Best of Mbombela Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.
Voting opens with a bang on the Lowvelder website today and closes at midnight on April 26.
Your kidneys filter 180 liters of blood every single day. 🫘
Most people only think about kidney health after something goes wrong. But for patients with early-stage kidney disease — or those with diabetes and high blood pressure — what you eat right now is either protecting your kidneys or quietly putting them under strain.
The right renal diet can:
✔️ Slow the progression of kidney disease
✔️ Reduce blood pressure and fluid retention
✔️ Keep potassium and protein at safe levels
✔️ Improve your energy and quality of life
You don't have to figure this out alone — or trust Google with something this serious.
The team at RVA Dietitians in Nelspruit specialises in renal nutrition. We build eating plans around YOUR blood results, not a generic list.
📍 Nelspruit & White River
📲 WhatsApp 083 257 4563
🌐 rvadietitian.co.za/book-appointment
20/03/2026
Did you know that what you eat can either protect your kidneys — or quietly put them under strain?
Most people only think about kidney health after a diagnosis. But for anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease, your diet matters right now.
Drop your answer in the comments:
🅐 I had no idea diet was this important
🅑 My doctor has mentioned my kidney function
🅒 I'm already trying to watch what I eat
No wrong answers — we read every comment.
If you answered A or B, it's worth having a conversation with a registered dietitian before your results change further.
📍 Reon van Aardt — Renal Nutrition Specialist, Nelspruit
🌐 rvadietitian.co.za
18/03/2026
Three of the most 'healthy' foods you can eat — and potentially dangerous if your kidneys are struggling.
Most people don't know this. That's exactly why we wrote this post.
🔗 New on the blog: Kidney Health 101: What to Eat to Protect Your Renal Function
🔸 Sodium, potassium & protein — what to watch
🔸 Why Google's kidney diet advice can do real harm
🔸 What kidney-friendly eating looks like in a SA kitchen
If your creatinine or GFR has been flagged — this one's for you.
13/03/2026
Bloating. Cramping. Rushing to the bathroom. Feeling like you can't eat anything safely. 🫧
This is not normal — and it's not something you should keep managing alone.
The team at RVA Dietitians in Nelspruit offers a full IBS and digestive health assessment, including:
✔️ Structured Low FODMAP diet — all 3 phases.
✔️ Identifying YOUR personal triggers precisely.
✔️ Ruling out other causes: food allergies, SIBO, coeliac disease.
✔️ A long-term eating plan that actually expands your diet — not just restricts it.
70–75% of IBS patients see significant improvement with the correctly guided FODMAP protocol.
You could be one of them.
📍 Nelspruit & White River
📲 WhatsApp 083 257 4563
🌐 rvadietitian.co.za/book-appointment
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12 Hendrik Potgieter Street; Sonheuwel; Nelspruit Mbombela 1201
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Reon qualified at the University of the Free State in 2014. After graduation, he completed his community service year at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit, obtaining valuable experience in critical care, internal medicine, paediatrics and surgery. The following year he continued working in a hospital environment and private practice whilst commencing a Master of Science degree in Dietetics, which he finished in 2019 with a research dissertation on professional athletes.
Apart from doing clinical nutrition at the Nelspruit private hospitals, he also does consultations in sport nutrition (being a comrades athlete himself), as well as disease specific nutrition and all lifestyle related conditions. Reon serves on the Mpumalanga Committee of The Association for Dietetics in South Africa during 2019-2021.
Reon has co-authored a published article in the South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2016 - a descriptive cross sectional study which assessed malnutrition in the elderly residing in long-term care facilities. He is currently busy with his second publication.
