About Andrea du Plessis

Andrea du Plessis, BSC DIETETICS, MPHIL EXERCISE SCIENCE, is a registered dietician. Following her initial career as a consulting dietitian, she furthered her studies in the field of sports nutrition with a Master’s degree in Sports Science. As nutrition expert, she has a passion for healthcare through nutrition, natural remedies and an active lifestyle.

10 Tips for Sustained Energy

2025-02-21T11:10:45+00:00By |Natural Nutrition|

We all want to feel energised, able to cope with life’s demands and still with  enough energy to enjoy our free time. Endless energy is probably out of the question, but it is possible to achieve at least some degree of sustained energy with these 10 tips for sustained energy.  It seems that science is on our side, revealing the secrets to help us to get the most out of every day, without constantly feeling tired.

Food as Medicine

2023-09-16T13:08:56+00:00By |Natural Nutrition|

Can we rely on food to fight colds and flu? The desire for self-improvement and the growing access to online healthcare information has fuelled the health trend of self-diagnosis and self-treatment globally. Functional foods and beverages can be used in place of some medicines. The second most desired functional benefit is immune support.

ABC with Omega-3

2023-04-28T12:26:56+00:00By |Children's Corner|

Nutrition is an important factor in providing children with the building blocks they need for optimal cognitive development, and recent research highlights the role omega-3 fatty acids may play in reading, cognition and behaviour in children.

Beauty from Within

2021-07-20T14:54:25+00:00By |Natural Beauty|

Are we alone in facing the pressures of maintaining a youthful appearance? Certainly not, if one considers the sheer size of the global beauty industry, predicted to reach the R400 billion mark within the next 5 years.

Got to love Lentils

2021-11-29T08:11:45+00:00By |Natural Nutrition|

Lentils are a most versatile and inexpensive food, and so easy to prepare. Low in calories and fat, cholesterol free and a rich source of iron, protein, vitamins, minerals and soluble fibre, they are also one of the healthiest foods in the world.

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