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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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