Ideal for those who rush in the mornings and do not have time to prepare breakfast… (more…)
Articles
Chronic Kidney Disease: Soya Plays a Role
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) IN SOUTH AFRICA
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10% of the World’s population has some degree of CKD
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5 million South Africans older than 20 years have CKD
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In Black South Africans the figure is even higher
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SA statistics show that hypertension in Blacks and diabetes in Whites and Asians are the main causes of CKD and CKF in SA
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In SA lifestyle aberrations are direct contributors to the development of CKD, e.g.:
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Excessive salt
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Excessive calories
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Obesity
A Menu for Hypertension
This is an example of a lifestyle approach to manage high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes, dietary factors and a menu example. (more…)
Hypertension: Soya Plays a Role
The International Journal of Epidemiology published a shocking finding that:
“South Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure reported among people aged 50 and over for any country in the world, at any time in history. (more…)
Soya and Cholesterol: Cholesterol-Lowering Eating
Soy foods may help to prevent heart disease by reducing total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, blood pressure and possibly preventing plaque build-up in the arteries (atherosclerosis).
Cholesterol-Lowering Eating: A Case Study
In this case study, we explore the goals of a Cholesterol Patient, and the dietary changes required to achieve these goals, including Food Lists and Menu.
Oestrogen Metabolism Part 2: Hormone-Driven Cancers
DIETARY changes and the addition of specific nutritional supplements CAN benefit oestrogen metabolism, and as such reduce the risk and incidence of all diseases and conditions in which these oestrogen hormones play a role. (more…)
Menopause: Definitions and Dietary Tips
THE DEFINITION OF MENOPAUSE
“Menopause is one of the most loaded words in a woman’s vocabulary, conjuring up, as it does, visions of a neurotic, dried-up, rapidly ageing woman struggling with uncontrollable hot flushes, a spreading waistline, mood swings, brittle bones, a softening mind and the threat of a host of dread diseases waiting to take over an increasingly fragile body.” (A quote from the book: “Menopause: A Complete Guide”).
Oestrogen Metabolism Part 1: Understanding the Basics
OESTROGEN is a broad term for the group of female hormones.
The most potent of these hormones is estradiol. Two less powerful yet equally important ones include estrone and estriol.