Bringing in the New Year with Auld Lang Syne and Real Foods
By Bridget Surtees (RD) Its 2020. A New Year and a New Decade. For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, January also brings with it long lazy summer days. It is the perfect opportunity to pack a picnic and head to the beach, mountain or nearest park. Not sure what to pack? Real […]
Night-shift work promotes insulin resistance and weight gain
By Tamzyn Murphy, RD, MSc (dist.) Night shift workers are prone to conditions associated with insulin resistance (Hidalgo M, 2010) – obesity (Peplonska B et al., 2015; Chen J et al. 2009) and metabolic disease, diabetes (Pan A et al, 2011) and cardiovascular disease (Knutsson & Boggild, 2011). Melatonin – the sleep hormone […]
LCHF and kidney function
Except from MSc (Med) Physiology Dissertation (UCT), by Tamzyn Murphy (RD) Safety concerns have been raised over low carbohydrate high fat (LCHF) diets’ relatively high protein content, for renal function [100]. While protein intake on LCHF diets may be higher than on conventional diets, it seldom exceeds 30 % total daily energy intake (TDEI) […]
4-WEEK HEALTHY WEIGHT CHALLENGE: The Low Carb Way
We are excited to be launching our August 4-WEEK HEALTHY WEIGHT CHALLENGE: The Low Carb Way! An online support program for people wanting to lose weight, achieve a healthier lifestyle and combat metabolic disease. Prepare to reclaim your body and your health, as our Registered Real Food Dietitians, Bridget and Tamzyn, guide you every step of the […]
Can kids ‘Bant’?
By Tamzyn Murphy BSc Med(Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics, RD We await the verdict of Prof Tim Noakes’ HPCSA trial over a tweet in which he “advised” a mother to wean her child onto LCHF food. In the meantime let’s take a closer look at the evidence regarding Banting and kids… Today’s children are […]