nutrition

How one man’s spinach business led to a revolution

Health Systems

In poor communities healthy food is less accessible, affordable and tasty. But, with a vegetable and a business plan, one man has started a healthy-eating revolution in a Western Cape township based on spinach.

Amy Green
October 11, 2017

Women use gardening to fight malnutrition in their village

News, Our Health

The Bomme Ke Nako food garden project is situated 55 kilometres outside Kuruman in a village called Vergenoeg.

mpholekgetho
September 19, 2017

VIDEO: A balanced diet in an unequal society

Health, Multimedia, Women's Health

Many South Africans don't earn enough to afford healthy foods and end up with 'lifestyle' diseases like diabetes. Noma-Afrika is a domestic worker whose story illustrates that inequality permeates our diets too.

kimharrisberg
June 1, 2017

The heavy impact of urban diets

Our Health

Pumpkin leaves, sweet potatoes, Hugo beans, baby black jacks and wild fruits have been rejected in favour of a more westernised diet of processed meats, fast food and oily treats leading to a host of health problems.

SandileNdlovu
May 9, 2017

Over-60’s in good shape thanks to health club

Our Health

Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the yard around the old Bohlokong municipal offices in the Free State turns into a hive of activity.

Bontle Motsoeneng
February 10, 2017

Mom bans junk after 5-year-old son hits 45kg

Health, Our Health

A mother, upset about her five-year-old son having become extremely overweight, has managed to resolve the situation by seeking help from a counsellor and dietician.

Bontle Motsoeneng
December 13, 2016

Diabetes and inequality: Most Africans undiagnosed

Health, Health Systems

Almost a century after the discovery of insulin diabetes is still killing many people, especially those in poorer nations.

Amy Green
November 14, 2016

Basic foods increase by 15 percent

News

The price of basic foods eaten by low-income households has increased by 15 percent in the past year, and many households cannot get through the month any longer.

kerrycullinan
October 14, 2016

SA girls more obese than boys, but why?

Health, Women's Health

This World Obesity Day experts warn of an emerging epidemic among our nation’s children. But why is it that girls, especially those living in urban areas, have obesity rates that double their age group’s average?

Amy Green
October 11, 2016

SA kids in big fat trouble, warns Federation

Health, Women's Health

High rates of overweight exist alongside malnutrition and experts predict an ailing future for the nation's children if urgent action is not taken.

Amy Green
October 10, 2016

Super-size South Africa: the role of the supermarket

Health, Health Systems, Women's Health

Does the expansion of supermarkets across the country have anything to do with our expanding waist-lines?

Amy Green
October 3, 2016

International support for sugar tax mounts

Health

The World Public Health Nutrition Association pledges support for the proposed tax which it said is important for the health of the population.

Amy Green
September 8, 2016

Don’t target kids with junk food ads says UN

Health

The United Nations (UN) has called on governments of its member states to outlaw the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks to children.

Amy Green
August 12, 2016

One woman’s drive to encourage home grown vegetables to save money and stay healthy

Health Systems, Our Health

As South Africa marks Women’s Day today, one woman in Vhembe, Limpopo is making a positive difference to community by promoting the benefits of home vegetable gardens.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
August 9, 2016

North West tests new nutritional supplements

Health, Our Health

Fatty acids have been getting good press as being possibly helpful to adults' health, but could they help babies? A nutrition study in the North West is seeking to find out whether adding fatty acids and iron supplements to babies’ food could give them a better chance for growth and development.

itumelengtau
August 11, 2015

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