SOUTH AFRICAN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE ASSOCIATION
Running on Empty? By Dr Nyasha Grace Gogoma There is a medical condition that lurks just beneath the surface, affecting billions of people all over the world, yet often going unrecognized and under-diagnosed. Symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and fatigue are...
Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potato Lentil Salad Bowl This salad is filled with delicious roasted veggies and high-fibre lentils to create something tasty and nutritious. Serve warm for a wintery twist! Ingredients 1 large, sweet potato, thinly sliced 200 grams...
“All Things Green” Smoothie by Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen If you find it hard to include enough greens in your daily diet, especially during colder months, this green smoothie is perfect for busy, active lifestyles. It is a nutrient-rich and tasty option that your kids...
Ingredients: 1 onion chopped fine 1 or 2 garlic cloves chopped fine 1 or 2 celery stalks chopped fine 1 medium carrot, chopped fine ½ a green or red pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of canola or olive oil 1 cup of finely sliced red or green cabbage 1 cup of finely...
By Dr Lydia Altini MBBCh DipIBLM NBCHWC “No western disease has been reported to be other than rare or uncommon in communities subsisting largely on foods rich in starch and fibre and low in fat, salt and sugar.” Dennis Burkitt, MD As a medical student, I remember...
By Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen Living in a hyperconnected world In today’s digital age, screens have become inseparable from daily life – used for work, education, social connection, and entertainment. However, what was once a tool for convenience has increasingly...
TLC Calming Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup (From TLC Lifestyle Medicine and Stress Management 21-day Whole Body Reset Challenge) Sweet Potato soup – a warm, comforting soup made with sweet potatoes, ginger and cumin– all known for their mood boosting properties....
There’s something quite luxurious about its simplicity, just a few whole-food ingredients transformed into an indulgent Chocolate Avocado Mousse for you to enjoy. Makes 2 to 4 servings Ingredients: 2 large avocado 3/4 tablespoon of almond milk (or any plant-based...
By Dr Lydia Altini This time of year brings an abundance of baby marrow—sometimes more than we know what to do with! If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy it, try this light but satisfying Marinated and Roasted Baby Marrow from the “Vegan Roasting Pan” by Kate...
By Dr Nyasha Grace Gogoma | 2 March 2025 As humans harnessed electricity and artificial lighting, many industries saw it fit to remain operational 24/7, thus coming to rely heavily on shift workers to maintain round-the-clock service.1,2 It is estimated that...