Liezel the Dietitian

28/09/2024

Big food companies deliberately manipulate young people into buying their unhealthy products by marketing to them and using misleading health claims.

Answer the 7 questions on the latest UNICEF UReport South Africa poll on food marketing to children and youth in South Africa and make your voice heard.

Help stop these tactics.

Help demand change.

Start with answering 7 quick questions on any of the below platforms and help to

Facebook Messenger: https://m.me/UReportSA?ref=POLL
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+27832838313?text=POLL
Telegram: http://t.me/UReportSA_Bot

06/08/2024

Overcoming Common Breastfeeding Challenges
💪🤱 Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, but with the right support, challenges can be overcome. From latch issues to sore ni***es, there are solutions and resources available. Seek advice from lactation consultants, join support groups, and don’t hesitate to ask for help. Remember, every drop counts, and perseverance pays off. Together, we can ensure no mother feels alone in her breastfeeding journey.

13/10/2023

Myth or fact?
More tips from the National Nutrition Week 2023 campaign.

Visit www.nutritionweek.co.za for more resources.

11/10/2023

Ons is deesdae almal bewus van stygende kospryse en dit voel dikwels of gesond eet al hoe moeiliker raak. Hier is sakpaswenke vir gesond eet.

11/10/2023

Are you a parent, teacher or part of a school
governing body? And are you keen to support healthier eating among young people?

Read what Lea Castro from UNICEF South Africa says about the importance of schools in supporting children and teenagers to eat healthy:

“Our most recent research showed that schools have a critical role to play in promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy eating, and empowering children to feel good with food.

“We found limited healthy food options available in schools and low levels of nutrition knowledge amongst both learners and educators resulting in a low intake of vegetables and fruits, and a high intake of foods high in fat, sugar and salt.

“This can be transformed by ensuring that the foods available in and around schools are healthy, and by focusing on including the importance of healthy eating and the South African Guidelines for Healthy Eating in the curriculum.

“School-going children need healthy food and physical activity not only for their physical development, but to support their academic performance and mental well-being.”

You can also encourage young people to eat more nutritious foods.

Visit www.nutritionweek.co.za to download posters and tips you can share.

11/10/2023

It’s National Nutrition Week!

Read what Maria van der Merwe the President of ADSA (Association for Dietetics in South Africa) has to say about healthy eating:

“Globally, nutrition experts recommend increasing consumption of plant-based foods including vegetables and fruits, whole-grains, nuts and seeds, as well as focusing on meals prepared at home from whole foods.

“South African families, schools and workplaces need to make it easier for children and adults to make healthy eating choices by ensuring that nutritious foods are accessible to them each day.

“What’s important to realise is that healthy eating does not have to be more costly, in fact, it can be cost saving. Growing some of your own vegetables, fruits and herbs at home, school or in your community increases access to nutritious options, and meal planning can boost nutrition quality while saving on the household budget.”

For more nutrition tips visit www.nutritionweek.co.za

04/10/2023

National Nutrition Week 2023 🤓

Only 10 days left!

Leave an 🍎 in the comments if you are excited!

05/08/2023

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01/08/2023

Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2023! As we celebrate this important occasion, let us take a moment to recognize the importance of supporting breastfeeding in the workplace. Breastfeeding is not only beneficial for the health of both mother and baby, but it also has a positive impact on employee productivity and morale.
Let us all strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace for breastfeeding mothers. By doing so, we can help ensure the health and well-being of both mothers and babies, while also fostering a positive work environment for all employees. Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2023!






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19/07/2023

Met ’n plantgebaseerde dieet kan jy maklik aan ’n tekort van belangrike voedingstowwe ly. Jou dieet moet hierdie insluit.

19/07/2023

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10/07/2023

Your baby needs iron-rich foods (dried beans, egg, minced meat, boneless fish, chicken or chicken livers, ground mopane worms). These foods must be cooked and mashed to make them soft and easy for your baby to swallow. Continue breastfeeding on demand. Breastfeed first, then give other foods.

Also, give your baby:
- Starches (such as fortified maize meal porridge, mashed sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes)
- Mashed, cooked vegetables (such as pumpkin, butternut, carrots)
- Soft fruit without pips (such as avocado, bananas, paw-paw, cooked apples)
Give your baby clean and safe water to drink from a cup, regularly