What exactly is a balanced diet? How much of which foods should you eat? Here are a few simple rules that anyone can follow.

If you’re completely confused by all the dietary advice you get all over the place, here are the basics in a nutshell. And it’s specifically aimed at South Africans.

The answer is yes, but we shouldn't eat too much and we should know which fats are good for us, and which fats aren't.

What exactly is a balanced diet? The meat, fish and poultry food group can make important contributions to our nutrient intakes. But how much is enough?

Body pH and the delicate balance between acid and alkalinity are very complex topics, which are often confused with other conditions. DietDoc takes a look at some basic concepts.

As portions have become bigger over the past thirty years, so have South Africans' waistlines, says Anne Till, a registered dietician. What can be done to beat the bulge?

Palaeontologists agree: our early ancestors ate a lot more healthily than we do today. Are there lessons to be learnt? Most definitely, DietDoc says.

Regulating our nutrient intake is crucial, both from a benefit and risk perspective. But is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) system our best tool? A US expert says no.

On the one hand, the complementary health industry promotes vitamins, minerals and other supplements. On the other, it’s argued that supplements may be a waste of money, or risky.

Have you ever wondered about the contents of other shoppers' trolleys and just what a "healthy" trolley for a family looks like? Then this article is for you.

The food pyramid is a useful tool that can be used as a guideline in terms of healthy, balanced eating. Here's how it works.

Many people believe that eating eggs may be bad for your health. Here are some excellent reasons to justify why eating eggs can make you healthier, brainier, leaner and stronger.

It is usually during wintertime that we gain weight, and that we get flu. What can you do to ensure that you don’t gain weight, while still getting all the necessary nutrients?

Have you ever heard of choline? This neglected nutrient is vital during pregnancy and the first 4 years of a baby's life; and can reduce the incidence of breast cancer by 24%.

Eating well and following a sensible diet doesn’t have to be complicated. Food guru Michael Pollan has simplified the mountain of nutritional geekspeak into some basic principles.

Ever wondered about the amount of protein you need to eat on a daily basis to stay healthy? Or about protein loading for athletes? DietDoc answers a few important questions.

Carbohydrates add taste, texture and variety to the diet, and they are the single most important source of food energy.

It is evident that there is a lot of confusion about fats. There are so many different types, it is no wonder that the public can't make head or tail of fats.

Do you believe that you will benefit with bigger or leaner muscle if you eat extra protein-rich foods and then top up with protein supplements?

As food portions have grown over the years, so have our waistlines. Do you know what healthy food portions really look like?

Nutritional deficiency is a state where an individual's intake of nutrients is insufficient for the body's normal functioning. This leads to illness and disease.

South Africa is a meat-loving nation. Steaks, chops, sausage and ribs - whether it's a braai, stew or a big Sunday meal, it's got to include meat.

A recent report of an interview with Sport Science Institute's Prof Tim Noakes quotes him as saying that 'everything we've been taught about nutrition is wrong'. DietDoc disagrees.

The public generally complains that nutrition experts overwhelm them with information. DietDoc shows how you can make and maintain a sensible change or two.

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia. Read more about how you can boost your iron levels.

People with cystic fibrosis require a much higher energy intake than others and need to compensate for poor absorption caused by a lack of digestive enzymes.

Excessive alcohol intake can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Heavy drinkers should counteract this by eating healthily and taking supplements.

It's that time of the month again and you are feeling grumpy and miserable. Does the answer lie in what you eat?

Proper thyroid functioning is essential. Can diet help to prevent and treat an over- or underactive thyroid? Read more.

Hepatitis, especially Hepatitis B, C and D, can all have serious consequences. But what are these different types, and what sort of long-term consequences can they have?

This article concerns the dietary treatment of the acute hepatitis phase which occurs in hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, as well as what can be done for chronic hepatitis conditions.

Many women, even teenage girls as young as 11, suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). However, did you know that most of the symptoms also require dietary treatment?

In this article, DietDoc gives some additional tips regarding dietary adjustments and use of supplements in managing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

DietDoc looks at the role that psychological conditions, medicines and unbalanced diets (caused by food allergies, slimming diets and eating disorders) may play in chronic fatigue.