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Free Radicals

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...

Proactive Health

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

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

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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Free Radicals

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...

Proactive Health

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

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

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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5 Tips on diabetes from miDIET

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

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

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...

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5 Tips on diabetes from miDIET

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

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

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...

Pork sausage and beans

Pork sausage and beans

Pork Sausage & Beans This is a have to share recipe from Sarie Kos. It's an easy and quick winter warmer! Frying panKebab sticks 16 Pork sausages (small)1 Onion (chopped)2 Garlic cloves (crushed)2 Butterbean (tins, drained)500 ml Cream (fresh)1 handful...

IMMUNITY FOR WINTER

IMMUNITY FOR WINTER

Immune support, especially vitamin C, is historically based on supplementation in scurvy in early times. It has since been established that the immune system is a complex, integrated system that needs multiple specific micronutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, E,...

High Blood Sugar Levels

High Blood Sugar Levels

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can have severe and dangerous consequences. Type II Diabetes and Insulin resistance can be one of the health conditions caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels. There are a few signs and symptoms to look out for to guide you towards...

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