Tailoring your salt intake
We’re well aware that there should be at least some salt in our healthy diet, but how much is that exactly? And, if we’re trying to tailor our eating to cater to a low-salt diet, what’s the best way to do that? Ilsabé Spoelstra, a dietician from Mediclinic Bloemfontein gives her top tips…
Twice as nice – recipes low in sugar
Here are four recipes guaranteed to make your taste buds happy using less sugar than your regular sweet treat.
Iodised vs non-iodised salt
The majority of salt products available in South African supermarkets are iodised – meaning they’ve had iodine (in the form of potassium iodate) added. But why is this and what alternative do you have if you’re sensitive or allergic to iodine?
Foods that are good in moderation
Dietician Ilsabè Spoelstra tells us that artificial sweeteners and full-fat diary is surprisingly good for us – in moderation, of course!
Getting to grips with a diabetes diagnosis
I’m currently in my third month of being a type 2 diabetic and it’s been quite a journey so far…
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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A little of what you fancy
They say that a little of what you fancy does you good – and you might be surprised to find out just how good these supposedly sinful things are for you.
Emotional eating
Emotional eaters turn to food not because they’re hungry but to try soothe, suppress or escape negative feelings. Ilsabé Spoelstra, a dietician based at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, explains some of the finer aspects of this disorder.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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How to braai the perfect steak
It doesn’t matter what cut of meat you’re going to braai, Clement Pedro gives us very simple rules to follow.
Pack a picnic
With sunny weather forecast for the weekend, why not pack a basket and head outdoors? Here are four delicious and easy-to-prepare meals.
Three things to do when you’re down
There are three things you should incorporate into your life (whether you have depression or not) – good sleep, exercise and nutrition.
Fresh produce – veggie recipes
Abigail Donnelly and Clement Pedro from TASTE magazine show us some creative vegetarian dishes to put the spring in your step – and colour on your table.
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