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Supporting growing minds and bodies: Why omega-3 matters for children

Between school runs, lunchboxes and ever-changing appetites, feeding children well isn’t always straightforward. Some days feel like a win, others not so much. “Parents are under constant pressure to get nutrition right, but it’s about balance over time rather than perfection every single day,” says pharmacist and Cape Town–based integrative healthcare practitioner, Dr James Liddell. […]

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The food pyramid has been turned upside down – and it’s long overdue

For decades, we were taught to fear fat, moderate protein and build our diets around carbohydrates. The famous food pyramid shaped school curriculums, hospital menus, public health messaging and our sense of what ‘healthy eating’ looks like. Now, in one decisive shift, that model has been turned on its head. The newly inverted food pyramid

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Timing is everything: When and how to eat protein for maximum benefits

We all recognise the importance of a balanced diet, but why does protein always seem to get special attention? Protein isn’t only important for sports enthusiasts, it’s a critical component in every diet. Here’s why – it plays a crucial role in muscle protein synthesis and repair, supports weight management, and plays an important role

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7 ways for children and teens to manage stress

A healthy amount of short-term stress could help children and teens, like adults, to focus on and reach their goals. However, chronic stress has never been good for anyone. It can lead to long term mental and physical health problems, including anxiety and depression, as well as highblood pressure, a weaker immune system, obesity and

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What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Like everything else in modern life, the landscape of food, health and nutrition is always evolving. Every year, there’s a constant flood of new food and nutrition-related products, and a deluge of social media content on eating trends. There’s also a host of new nutrition studies and emerging research that helps us make sound choices

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Healthy recipe ideas for poolside fun

South Africa’s summer is undeniably one of the best. Even if you’re working during the festive season, weekends tend to feel like mini-holidays spent lounging by the pool or soaking up the sun seaside. However, this relaxed vibe often comes with a catch: easy, on-the-go lunches become the standard option. And let’s face it, these

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20 minutes – that’s all you need for the ultimate all-in-one nutrition boost!

Research by the World Health Organization has found that much of a child’s health and well-being later on in life depends on what happens during the early childhood development phase. The formative years between the ages of 0 and 8 have a profound impact on a child’s holistic development. Apart from factors such as a

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“Dairy Gives You Go” launches healthy Easy Eats for Gen Z lifestyles

Modern life, with its never-ending demands and expectations for constant high performance, is challenging the tradition of three balanced meals a day. This is increasingly true for the younger generations, who are reporting far more frequent snacking throughout the day as a replacement for the breakfast, lunch and supper regime. There are also those intentionally

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