We build, maintain and preserve the health of our bones throughout our lifetime. Bone health is shaped by the daily choices we make about nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle - from childhood right through to older age. Strong bones are one of the most crucial foundations for healthy ageing, impacting on long-term mobility and independence.…
The mid-winter chill brings a sense of contraction, and it's natural to feel like curling up under a blanket rather than stepping out. But no matter the weather, our busy lives go on and we have little choice but to wrap up as best we can and get through these colder days. What helps is…
Food loss and waste is nothing but a terrible drain on our already limited household resources. There are many ways that we are adapting to chronic load shedding in the country, and now protecting our food resources is becoming top of mind for consumers.
One of the great frustrations of load shedding is finding yourself throwing…
The weekday challenge is all about finding the balance between our work, home and family demands. Facing severe time constraints and competing agendas, we have to still find the smart ways to eat well, avoid unnecessary snacking and be as physically active as possible during the working weekdays. This highlights the importance of starting each…
Leisure sports and physical activity are an important part of everyday life for the many South Africans who have embraced healthy lifestyles. However, physical training does come with risks, and it's important to understand the vital role that nutrition plays in sports recovery.
Maretha Vermaak, registered dietitian at Rediscover Dairy says, "Dedication to your training…
From infancy through the teen years, children have particular nutritional needs to support their healthy growth. The culture of food they grow up in, and their food choices in the home and at school, also influence whether or not they will be lifelong healthy eaters. Unfortunately, there is probably no greater aspect of our daily lives that…