Innovation Nutrition - Midstream Hill Dieticians

11/12/2025

If you require additional points for 2025, please let me know. I can assist with the Vitality Nutritional Assessment online.

10/11/2025

Perennial vegetables (and berries) ! And some not but they come up without fail👆

I started this habit of growing some produce when I was 12. Some fail and some low yields and some great! This is my time when it is not about the outcome but the connection.

10/11/2025

Economics

For me saving money starts with setting up a pantry with ingredients that can be used in multiple recipes.

1. *Cooking oils*
Extra Virgin Olive oil / Macadamia Nut oil / Avocado oil - Check out sites like www.africanoils.co.za for bulk olive oil (5L).

2. *Herbs* in the garden (Perennial) - herbs that come back year after year (or at least for several seasons) rather than needing to be replanted annually.
* Thyme
* Rosemary
* Oregano
* Sage
* Mint
* Lemon balm
* Tarragon

Dried herbs & spice can also be bought in bulk for much cheaper. Maybe buy together with friends/family. Read carefully about best practices for storage. A favourite online shop of ours include www.komatifoods.co.za

3. Variety of vinegars - ike white, apple cider, balsamic, rice, and wine vinegar—offer distinct flavors, making them versatile ingredients in the kitchen.

4. Seeds
* Nuts and seeds, if stored properly in a cool, dry place, can last for a long time without spoiling.
* A variety of nuts and seeds gives you plenty of options to cook and bake with. You can add them to smoothies, granola, oatmeal, baked goods, salads, and even savoury dishes.

Picture credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/fruit-salad-on-white-ceramic-bowl-MaqdFCtH8Oo

Delicious tomato nectarine salad! During summer tastes best! – Download this photo by Adam Bartoszewicz on Unsplash

15/08/2025

Always excited for our talks! If you need to have a bigger picture please book you seat!

Our popular free health talk is back in September.

Please register on Quicket to confirm your seat.

www.quicket.co.za/events/330798-creating-health-with-functional-medicine-nutrition/

LIMITED SEATS!

Hope to see you there. 🌿

13/08/2025

Save the date!

Our next free talk will happen on the 20th September 2025 with Dr. Hema Kalan!

24/06/2025

What is for dinner?

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

21/06/2025

20/05/2025

Have you booked for our free talk on the 24 May 2025 at 9:00?

Did you know that what you eat could affect your hormone health?

Estrogen is a lipogenic hormone - yes it encourages fat storage!
In excess, it signals the body to store more fat!
It can also slow your thyroid function which also means that you could potentially have a "slower metabolism".

Let us help you manage your diet and lifestyle better

20/05/2025

Have you read about the benefits of rosemary?

Rosemary tea is a comforting drink made with just 2 ingredients. It's a healthy recipe that you can enjoy hot, or iced!

19/05/2025

Parsley peste harvest!

17/05/2025

Just a follow up on yesterday's post.

We should translate science into practical things that we can do to support ourselves to be more functional!

This is the power of functional medicine and nutrition.

Book your seat at our FREE TALK if you haven't done so yet!

24 May 2025

16/05/2025

Check out our event on the 24 May 2025!

Dr. Hema Kalan

To Book: marenel.pansegrouw@mediclinicnetwork.com