Our bodies produce an unstable by-product called free-radicals during normal cell function. The number of free-radicals are increased when we expose our cells to chemicals in food like hydrogenated oils and nitrates found in processed foods, as well as pollutants in...
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Proactive Health
The past decade has brought with it a rapid increase in the incidence of cardio-metabolic diseases. These include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, over weight and fatty liver disease. Most of these have inflammation, GUT and cell disfunction as...
Genetics and the Link to Disease
Genetic testing is the future of medicine...The gene panels tested at miDIET are specific genes that are called low penetrate genes. The penetrant of a gene, refers to the proportion of individuals with this specific genetic...
Genetics explained
Each cell has a nucleus that holds the key to how the body functions. This key is called chromosomes. Half of these you’ve inherited from your mother, and the other half from your father. The chromosomes holds the string of DNA curled up within. This string of DNA...
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How to Lose Belly Fat Fast: Tips and Strategies
When it comes to weight loss, one of the most common goals is to shed belly fat. Whether it's for health reasons or simply to feel better in your clothes, reducing belly fat can make a significant difference. But how can you target this stubborn area efficiently? The...
5 Tips on diabetes from miDIET
Lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, especially if you are overweight, have high cholesterol, or have a family history of diabetes which puts you at higher risk. If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes — high blood sugar that doesn't...
Free Radicals
Our bodies produce an unstable by-product called free-radicals during normal cell function. The number of free-radicals are increased when we expose our cells to chemicals in food like hydrogenated oils and nitrates found in processed foods, as well as pollutants in...
Smoking and Vitamin C
miDIET drew inspiration from an article written by NICUS. The Nutrition Information Centre of the University of Stellenbosch (NICUS) was established to act as a reliable and independent source of nutrition information. Article: Smoking and Vitamin C: Clarifying the...
A Pregnant Woman’s Super Antibodies
Immunity during pregnancy is a gift from mother to baby.




















