Tag: nutrition
Foundations of health and wellbeing
As disability or incapacity consultants, we are exposed to many individuals with physical and mental conditions, which impede their quality of life. In most cases, it is often an accumulation of factors that lead to an individual being plagued by illness.
The case for extending chicken tariff rebates
There’s an old saying "there are two sides to every story". And the current battle over the question of chicken import duties and tariff rebates serves as a case in point. While the issue may be complex, there is a potentially simple solution: extend the rebate for those products that are critical for lower income families and manufacturing, where they add the greatest value for local businesses and consumers.
BOOK REVIEW | Keto Lifestyle
Yes, the keto diet has been around for a while; you’ve heard about it but don’t fully understand the concept and think it’s too expensive. Or perhaps you tried it but were overwhelmed with a deluge of often conflicting information, so you gave up. Possibly, you are following it faithfully but need new inspiration.
Turning the tables on hunger
The recent convergence of World Hunger Day and South Africa’s Election Day invited a critical examination of our nation's battle against hunger. The days leading up to this important occasion buzzed with election fervour, but in the aftermath of the campaign promises and political posturing, let us not forget the stark realities faced by millions of South Africans, particularly our children and mothers, who bear the brunt of malnutrition and food insecurity.
BOOK REVIEW | How Not to Age
The Sunday Times bestseller and as featured on the trending Netflix show You Are What You Eat. Live better for longer with this ultimate guide to longevity from the bestselling author of How Not to Die. We all want to stay healthy as we age but, with so many different claims out there, it can be hard to know the best advice to follow.
BOOK REVIEW | Thrive
Eating well should be one of life’s pleasures but, for many people, this is not the case. Struggles with weight, nutrition-related health issues and low self-esteem can result in food being condemned as an ‘enemy’, to be conquered at all cost.