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Hi there. My name is Kim Hofmann and I am your diechologist.

Moderation is a word we often use when it comes to nutrition. Moderation is important as we need to eat a variety of foods in balanced proportions, without overindulging in any one food or food group.

Probiotic foods have gained a lot of attention for their potential health benefits. Some of the most common probiotic foods include yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi and kombucha. These foods undergo fermentation, a process that encourages the growth of the beneficial bacteria.

When is the best time to make changes in your eating or exercise habits? New Year is a popular time for people to try and put some changes in place. But why do they often not stick for a decent amount of time?

It’s that time of the year again where we reflect back on our year and make some fresh resolutions for the New Year. Are you thinking about losing weight and exercising more? But déjà-vu…. Hasn’t this happened a couple times over? Why do we keep making the same New Year’s resolutions? Research has shown...

Ever felt that bottomless pit in your stomach after a couple of drinks? And the more you drink, the more food you are likely to eat? On top of this, it’s also generally the high-refined carbohydrate & fatty junk type foods that you tend to crave. How can I tame this habit?

It is important to understand how both nutrition and lifestyle habits can impact our immune system as we go into winter season and continue to face the covid-19 pandemic. So what can we do to stay healthy during the covid-19 outbreak?

Intermittent fasting has received a lot of attention lately. So what is it? It is when you alternate between periods of eating and fasting. There are a number of different methods to choose from. Intermittent fasting is not a magic pill. If you do choose to follow this dietary approach, it is important to do it the right way to ensure that you stay true to your body’s needs.

How often have you felt good because you've eaten better, then stepped on the scale only to see no change and revert back to your old habits? Our society has become so obsessed with weight loss and the number on the scale, but in all honesty, health is so much more than that! The number on the scale does not show the bigger picture of health. Here’s why you should try not equate your health to the number on the scale.

The circadian cycle is our biological clock. It is the day-night rhythm that regulates all the body functions and processes. It is important for us to eat with the circadian cycle to achieve optimal health and well-being. What does this mean for our eating pattern and when will our body react the best to food within the circadian cycle?

Activated charcoal has been popping up in all sorts of foods and drinks lately. The most common at the moment is the black bread bun. Although the black bun does not look appealing, there is the belief that the activated charcoal found in these foods and drinks can ‘detox’ the body. Is this true?

Our society has become far too focused on being ‘thin’ rather than being healthy. And there will always be those that will rebel against this and say that you can be healthy, beautiful and happy even if you are overweight. Can this be true? The answer is however not as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no’, but is rather a combination of the two.