Nutriwize Dieticians

Ever wonder WHAT a dietician actually does? (ps. it's not JUST weightloss)😉

We see both inbound (hospitalized) and outbound patients dealing with these nutritional related issues.

Give as a call and let's see how we can help you.💚

Meet our team of ladies dedicated to helping you improve your overall health & well being!💚

What does a dietitian do in the NICU?

In short we:

💜Help to grow and develop, high risk newborns who require specialised nutritional treatment.
💜Assess nutritional needs of these babies and implement feeding interventions to ensure optimal growth.
💜 Monitor growth progress.
💜 Counsel parents to help neonates thrive.
💜 Assist with breastfeeding.

We are so privileged to be able to work in the NICU setting as part of super team 💜

Divide the amount of total sugar per bar by 5.
1 teaspoon of sugar is = 5g.
Example: Barone has a total sugar of 35.2g per bar; 35.2 / 5G = +- 7 teaspoons of sugar 😩🤭
Rather opt for a wonderbar, chomp or even a lunchbar as a treat now and then 🍫

How much sugar is packed into your favourite chocolate bars Most people love chocolate for a host of different reasons, it tastes great, it gives us energy, and makes us feel good, even if only for a brief period. More than not, we eat it because we are trying to kill a sugar craving.

Let's talk introducing food allergens to babies. 🥚🥜🐟This is a topic that can understandably be a little confusing for parents. It wasn't that long ago that the advice was to avoid all of the big allergens until after your baby was 1.

Well if you haven't heard, that is no longer the case! There have been multiple studies that now show that the way to prevent more allergies is actually to introduce the allergen early and often. That means for babies not at high risk starting right at 6 months when you introduce other solids. If you do have a high risk baby (immediate family member with a food allergy, severe eczema, or previously diagnosed food allergy) then sometimes the recommendation is to actually start them even earlier than that with the allergens! It is no longer considered appropriate to delay allergen introduction!

So if you are worried about introducing allergens because you don't want your baby to develop a food allergy, know that they best way to prevent them is to actually introduce the food. From peanuts, to fish, as well as the entirety of the egg. Introduce them, and incorporate them as often as you can!

Keep in mind that this doesn't mean your baby can't develop a food allergy even with early introduction. This will help to prevent babies who might have had an allergy if they weren't introduced to the food from developing the allergy, but there are some babies who will have an allergy regardless. For more information on this, speak to your doctor or allergist, or you can head to my blog post on the topic where I've got some more detailed information! (Clickable link in profile)
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Nutriwize Dieticians updated their phone number.

DIET OR EXERCISE? WHICH ONE IS MORE IMPORTANT?

Diet of course!! What you choose to fuel your body with is the single biggest determining factor of whether you will loose weight or not. This also determines if you are at risk of developing Diabetes, Hypertension or even high cholesterol.

Many people think that they can out exercise a BAD DIET.. so we've compiled a list of some commonly eaten foods just to show you how difficult that would be to burn the calories off..

Mc Donald's Big Mac Burger = 52 min of running
Medium Coke = 21 min of running
Mc Donald's Medium Fries = 30 min of running

THAT'S A TOTAL OF 103 MIN OF RUNNING!!

So see how it would be easier to just make wiser food choices..

Exercise obviously speeds up weight loss as it increases your energy expenditure, but if you think that you can eat what you want and you'll just exercise it off.. then you are definitely in for many hours of running!!

Nutriwize Dieticians updated their business hours.

WEIGHT LOSS UPDATE

One of our long term clients started his weight loss journey with us at a weight of 195kgs and his waist circumference was not even on the measuring tape 160cm. Today his weight was 118kg's and his waist circumference is down to 120cm!! Thats a TOTAL OF 40CM LOST AROUND THE STOMACH!!

This is an amazing achievement that took a lot of hard work and dedication..

If you are reading this post and thinking I wish this could be me.. then stop wishing and call us today!!

All our dieticians are wearing masks and are ready to assist you!!

A cold front has hit Gauteng and we are all craving something nice and warm this winter.. However a normal Hot Chocolate tends to be loaded with extra sugar and calories and doesn't help us to lose our lock down weight.

So why not ditch the high energy hot drinks and try the NOMU SKINNY HOT CHOCOLATE instead. Its Low GI, Diabetic friendly and uses sweetener instead of sugar. Make it with low fat or fat free milk to enjoy a guilt free snack.

If you would like to make your own version mix 1 cup low fat milk (warmed up) with 1 tsp cocoa powder and 1 packet of sweetener of your choice together to achieve a similar result.

PORTION SIZES ARE THE KEY TO HEALTHY EATING

If you follow this easy model for lunch and supper then you can ensure that you don't overeat.

1/4 PLATE should be filled with LOW GI starches (such as brown rice, pasta, pap etc.)
1/4 PLATE should be filled with LEAN PROTEINS (remember to cut off visible fat and remove the skin from chicken)
1/2 PLATE should be loaded with NON STARCHY VEGETABLES (note that vegetables help to keep you full and can be fresh or frozen)

This coming week, try to follow these portion sizes and see how your health improves.

VITALITY NUTRITION ASSESSMENT -1000 POINTS

Are your Discovery Vitality Points looking low? Contact us for a Nutrition assesment via ZOOM or at our offices in Kempton Park, where you can earn 1000 points for a 20-30min session with one of our dieticians.

Contact Nutriwize today on 011 922 1517 or email [email protected] to find out more.

IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN VITAMIN D INTAKE AND DEPRESSION?

Find out in our new BLOG post by following the link:

https://www.nutriwize.co.za/is-there-a-link-between-depression-vitamin-d

AM I HUNGRY.. OR AM I FEELING?

Stress eating is a normal problem that many of us face on a daily basis -especially in the midst of this COVID pandemic. Stress can have a detrimental effect on our food choices, leading us to increase our intake of sugary or fatty foods (commonly known as comfort foods) as a type of coping mechanism.

This may be due to the high levels of cortisol produced due to stress, in combination with higher than normal insulin levels, plus the learned habit that "every time I feel bad then I should eat something to make myself feel better.. "

But does the comfort food really make you feel better?
Perhaps for those first few minutes until you realise that you've eaten everything in the fridge and can't take it back!

You need to learn to manage stress eating by following the next few tips:

ESTABLISH A WHY?
Identify your stress triggers and be mindful of them.

REALIZE THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Stress eating is in response to emotions, not physical hunger. And you are not the only one who deals with your emotions by eating.

REMOVE UNHEALTHY SNACKS FROM THE HOUSE
If it's not in the house.. then how are you going to eat it? Make sure that you don't tempt yourself by having easily accessible comfort foods around.

GET YOUR MIND OFF OF IT
Try taking a walk or calling a friend and speaking about it, instead of speaking to your food.

If you need more help with emotional eating give us a call!

ITS A GUT FEELING..

Do you feel as if your gut is "out of order" or not working as well as it used to? There are plenty of things that can wreck havoc on your gut and cause issues including bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea or cramps. Your body only has limited ways to tell you that something is wrong with your gut!

If you are experiencing GIT issues then it could be something that you are eating or should start eating to alleviate these symptoms.

If you need help getting your GUT feeling better again then give us a call, and one of our experienced dietitians can help you to feel YOU again!

We often get asked.. which fruits can I eat?

The answer is ANY OF THEM!! Fruits are very good for you as they contain vitamins, phytonutrients and fiber and make for a healthy snack that can fit into any balanced diet.

However, remember all in moderation.. Just because something is beneficial to your health, doesn't mean that you can eat 5 at a time. Aim for to 2-3 fruits per day and not more than 1 fruit at a time. One fruit is equal to 1 medium pear, apple, banana, orange or peach or 1 measuring cup full.

To find out more contact us today!!

OUR WEBSITE HAS BEEN REDONE!!
Pop in and say hi. On the website you can get an idea of the services that we offer.. as well as "meet the team" of knowledgeable Dieticians that can help you along your health journey! There is also a book online feature.

Stay home and stay safe.. and please visit our new and improved website while doing so!

https://www.nutriwize.co.za/

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To all our clients, thank you so much for your support during this pandemic. Just a reminder that if you are coming for a face to face appointment to please WEAR A MASK, SANITIZE your hands as you enter the building and practice SOCIAL DISTANCING.

We know that you like to bring your family with to appointments (so that they also know what you need to eat) but please keep them safe and leave them at home.

If a child or baby is the patient, please kindly only have one parent come with to the appointment.

Please note: No one will be allowed to enter the building WITHOUT A FACE MASK.

IS THE NUMBER ON THE SCALE FREAKING YOU OUT??

I think we all thought lockdown would be for 3 weeks and then things would go back to normal.. but 7 weeks later its still here! Most people's eating routine's were completely changed by Corona -people sleep in more, stay up late, work from home and graze throughout the day on snacks and chocolate and baked goods (I'm sure everyone went through the banana bread stage).

If you are one of those people and feel like you need to regain control of lockdown, give us a call so that we can show you how! Our expert Dieticians can teach you how to eat mindfully and help you to change the number on the scale that is slowly creeping up.

A healthier you is only one step away..

For bookings please email [email protected] or call us on 011 922 1517

At Nutriwize Dieticians we teach our clients how to eat a balanced diet. We believe that all foods fit.. just in different portion sizes. Beware of fad diets that victimize a specific food group such as carbs.. these diets are not sustainable!!

To find out more about balanced eating and how you can incorporate this into your unique lifestyle.. give us a call!!
Nutriwize Dieticians can design an individualized eating plan that can help you achieve life-long results!!

WE ARE OPEN!! Just a reminder to all our clients that Nutriwize Dieticians are open for both VIRTUAL and FACE to FACE consultations. We have implemented all COVID-19 safety protocols to make sure that you and your family can be safe during this time.

So whether that means that you want to come see us at our offices (with a mask of course), or chat to us from the comfort of your own home.. we have you covered!!

Don't allow Corona lockdown to get the best of you and kick start your health by seeing one of our lovely dieticians.

For bookings please email [email protected] or call 011 922 1517

We do accept cash, card or we can claim from certain medical aids if you have savings.

Love this! Easy to make, minimal cost and easy to hand out to those in need.

Dietitian Tips for COVID-19 Food Shopping and Preparation No take-away foods. No home deliveries. No hot counter meals. No restaurant fare. For now, and the foreseeable future, COVID-19 has us all cooking from home, 7 days a week. Lockdown rules and th…