Happy Spring everybody. The sun is up for longer, the days are getting warmer, and flowers are beginning to bloom, we don’t know about you, but this got us at Alex Royal Dietetics feeling all inspired and motivated. So we decided to develop a 7 day detox program, following on from the incredible success of …
Have yourself a guilt-free Easter by trying these sneaky (and smart) eating tips: Start your day off healthy: Go for your walk (or find your inner child and partake in the Easter egg hunt) and drink your green smoothie. Nothing sets you off more positively for the day. Be drink-wise: Remember that alcohol is an empty …
Here are some great tips to start this year off with a BANG! Eat Veggies at Every Meal If you only eat veggies at dinner time, this tip is for you! Include veggies at every meal, even breakfast. Try spinach or cucumber in your smoothies and instead of snacking on processed foods like crackers, biscuits …
Summer is around the corner and it’s time to get back into shape. Few of us have time and energy for huge lifestyle changes, so if you are looking for easy and quick tips to lose weight, you have come to the right place 🙂 I have chosen my top 5 tips and summarized them for …
When it comes to losing weight and then keeping it off long term, it all comes down to portion sizes. It sounds so simple: don’t eat or drink too much, but it’s so easy to drink more than you planned to, without a doubt, most people struggle with this concept but today I will give …
Let’s talk about sugar and find out what you can do to kick your sugar habit and get your life back on track. Sugar is a carbohydrate found naturally in many foods from lactose in milk to the fructose in fruit and honey. In fact, we need some sugar in our diets to supply energy …
Most people that walk through my door want to lose weight but feel like it’s an impossible task and huge mountain of a challenge. My job is to make weight loss achievable and yes, EASY! The best trick is to make lifestyle changes that suit you and fit into your current routine. In this way you …
If you are a first time visitor here I will need to fill you in on what my other faithful readers already know- I am a dietitian. I am as passionate about sport and exercise as I am about a healthy lifestyle, medicine and nutrition. I dabble in endurance sport, having done many half marathons, long …
Even if you’ve had a crazy week, keep motivated! After work, change straight into your running shoes. Hit the gym / mountain / road / where ever you can! According to the World Health organisation, exercise reduces your risk for coronary heart disease and stroke, diabetes, hypertension, colon cancer, breast cancer and depression. Very importantly it also …
Today I woke up to chilly Cape Town and a strong magnetic attraction to the couch and DVD machine. We have to agree this is the most attractive option in weather like this. BUT I realised I was out of milk, which hampered my plan to chill and drink hot chocolate…so I left my warm …
