What to eat on a low GL diet

Here are some of the basic rules and guidelines to stick to when embarking on a low GL diet.

Tracy Tredoux18 March 2019Glycaemic Index, Glycaemic Load, GL, Low GL

What you need to know about GL

Have you heard about GL or GI but aren't really sure what it means or whether it's something you should be paying attention to. This article takes a closed look at this useful tool and gives some pointers for using it in your own healthcare

Tracy Tredoux30 January 2019GL, GI, Glycaemic Load, Glycaemic Index

Should I Snack?

This article takes a look at the upside and downside of snacking in between meals and helps to understand why we get cravings and mid-morning crashes. I will also give some helpful tips of the healthiest way to snack.

Tracy Tredoux9 January 2019Healthy Eating, Snacking, Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition Advice

Should I go Vegan?

This articles looks at exactly what it means to be vegan, the good and the bad. I’ll give you some useful tips for getting you started, whether you want to go all-in, or whether you just want to test the water and see if it might be workable for you.

Tracy Tredoux3 January 2019Dairy, Gut Health

Should I Cut Dairy?

In this article, I am looking at the arguments for and against consuming dairy. There is a lot of conflicting information out there and many people are confused as to what the healthy (and ethical) choice is.

Tracy Tredoux31 December 2018Dairy, Gut Health

Essential Minerals 7 - Calcium

Calcium is a mineral that most of us associate with strong bones and teeth. This article takes a closer look at the role it plays in our bodies and the best ways to keep your levels under control.

Tracy Tredoux11 December 2018Vitamins and Minerals, Calcium, Minerals, Dairy, Essential Vitamins

How much fat to eat on a Ketogenic Diet

The keto diet requires higher fat intake, moderate protein consumption and low carb levels. But what does higher fat mean?

Tracy Tredoux21 November 2018Ketogenic Diet, Fats, Healthy Fats, Healthy Fat

How to Test Your Ketones

Although ketosis is a perfectly normal and healthy state for the body to be in, if ketones are allowed to over-accumulate, harmful health conditions can arise, including organ damage. This article helps you to know whether you might be at risk.

Tracy Tredoux14 November 2018Ketogenic Diet, Ketones, Ketosis

Keto Diet for a Healthy Brain

One of the advantages of a keto diet is the benefits to brain health. When the body enters a state of ketosis, it generates enough ketones to meet all the brain’s energy needs.

Tracy Tredoux6 November 2018Ketogenic Diet, Ketogenic, Brain, Brain Health

Keto Diet for a Healthy Heart

Ketogenic diets are well-known for helping people to lose weight, when followed correctly. But what about other health benefits? This article takes a look at how ketosis can affect your cardiovascular wellbeing.

Tracy Tredoux29 October 2018Ketogenic Diet, Ketogenic, Ketosis, Cardiovascular, Heart Health

Foods to eat on a Ketogenic Diet

This article takes a closer look at what foods are safe to eat on a ketogenic diet and what foods to avoid.

Tracy Tredoux17 October 2018Ketogenic Diet, Ketones, Ketosis, Ketogenic

What is a Ketogenic Diet?

This article looks into the potential benefits and risks of the ketogenic diet so that you can make an informed decision if it might be right for you.

Tracy Tredoux9 October 2018Ketogenic Diet, healthy fat, healthy fats

Lectins: The 'Healthy' Foods that Could Be Making You Sick

Many people are following what they believe is a healthy diet, and yet they are feeling bloated and tired and are struggling to lose those extra few kilos. If this sounds familiar, it could very well be the lectins in your food that are obstructing your path to a leaner, healthier you.

Tracy Tredoux26 September 2018Lectins, Grain, Grains, Grain-Free

Essential Minerals 5 - Iron

Iron is an important mineral that plays various roles within our bodies and is present in every single cell. The common condition of anaemia is often thought to arise from deficient iron levels.

Tracy Tredoux5 September 2018Iron, Vitamins and Minerals, Mineral

Essential Vitamins 4 - Vitamin D

Vitamin D is often referred to as 'the sunshine vitamin', and rightly so. As long as you are getting 10 to 15 minutes of direct sunshine each day, chances are that you are already getting enough of this important nutrient.

Tracy Tredoux11 July 2018Vitamin D, Vitamins and Minerals, Sunshine, Nutrition, Essential Vitamins

Essential Minerals 3 - Iodine

Iodine deficiency has been labelled by the World Health Organisation as "the world’s most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage". Recent initiatives have done much to irradicate this damaging deficiency from third world countries through iodizing salt.

Tracy Tredoux21 June 2018Minerals, Vitamins and Minerals, Iodine, Kelp, Cod, Natural Yoghurt, Lima Beans, Tuna, Nutrients

Essential Minerals 2 - Copper

Copper plays an essential role in numerous functions throughout the body, including production of haemoglobin and collagen. Eating the right foods can ensure that you do not develop a deficiency.

Tracy Tredoux4 June 2018Copper, Minerals, Vitamins and Minerals, Beef Liver, Nutrients

Essential Minerals 1 - Magnesium

Magnesium plays a vital role in the proper functioning of every organ in the body and is involved in over 300 chemical processes.

Tracy Tredoux1 June 2018Magnesium, Supplements, Minerals, Vitamins and Minerals, Dark Chocolate, Spinach, Almonds, Swiss Chard, Figs, Nutrients

Supplements Made Simple

Vitamins and minerals play an essential role in the body's ability to function properly. Some of these are made within the body, but others have to be sourced in our food.

Tracy Tredoux17 May 2018Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, Supplementing, Magnesium, Nutrients