In South Africa, the 9th to the 19th of October represents National Nutrition and National Obesity Week. This year’s theme is “Make Eating Whole Foods a Way of Life”!
The prevalence of obesity is increasing in all stages of life Continue reading →
Apart from the frustration and stress that picky eating causes for parents of picky eaters, long term picky eating can lead to malnutrition which can manifest as either underweight or overweight. A third, less obvious sign of malnutrition is stunted Continue reading →
The concept of ‘kid-friendly’ foods seems to have grown out of proportion. People are still quick to condemn sugary breakfast cereals for their high sugar content and clever marketing ploys aimed at children but the truth is that the ‘kid-friendly’ Continue reading →
Flava was proud to sponsor the Tyger Valley College efforts today in their race to collect 1835g of plastic bread tags towards 200KG for a wheelchair for a much-needed recipient. #green #noplastic #sustainableoperations #environment
A calorie restricted diet is never the answer to undoing excessive weight gain in children. The risk of stunting a child’s growth in height or causing micronutrient deficiencies is much too high. Either of these negative consequences will have a Continue reading →
With food prices seemingly increasing by the week, healthy eating might seem next to impossible. Compromising our health however is not an option and there are definitely ways in which to trim the food budget without increasing the risk for Continue reading →
While religious fasting with the abstinence of meat is not a new thing, it is becoming popular for teens to experiment with vegetarianism or veganism. Any teen following a diet without a daily intake of meat, chicken or fish, requires Continue reading →
Unpacking the tip of the food pyramid by Registered Dietitian, Kelly Francis
It may be interesting to some that the South African Health Department and South African dietitians do not in fact use the Food Pyramid as a nutrition education Continue reading →
Striving for a traditional Mediterranean diet is a great way to achieve optimal health because of its nutrient dense, socially feasible and fairly economical dietary recommendations.
There are many studies to prove the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet in reducing Continue reading →
There is much controversy surrounding these two spreads that look similar and essentially serve the same purpose but it is well worth knowing the difference, and more importantly, the facts that will hopefully put this debate to rest.
Eating well does not come as naturally as we might assume. While children are naturally good at self-regulation we cannot expect that they will make the healthy choice when Continue reading →
With school holidays and the festive season just around the corner, fun food and holiday treats are becoming more of a focus. Mince pies have been available for some time now and with Black Friday done and dusted, some of Continue reading →
While small snacks are encouraged at mid-morning and mid-afternoon to meet nutrient requirements, stabilize blood glucose levels and keep hunger at bay, it is important to distinguish between nutrient dense snacks and a treat foods.
While snacking is encouraged in young growing children, constant grazing and inappropriate snack choices can undo the benefit of regular meals. The need for regular meals is a simple one. Children have a small stomach capacity but a large nutrition Continue reading →
While snacking is encouraged in young growing children, constant grazing and inappropriate snack choices can undo the benefit of regular meals. The need for regular meals is a simple one. Children have a small stomach capacity but a large nutrition Continue reading →
Often an underestimated, and under-consumed nutrient, dietary fibre is an essential nutrient required for optimal health. Fibre is a form of carbohydrate that moves through the digestive system undigested, making carbohydrate-containing foods the only source of fibre. While insoluble fibre Continue reading →
