01. A daily meal plan A user, who struggles to lose weight, sent us a typical daily meal plan. Take a look at our expert's comments. Read02. Vleis, rys en aartappels This user sent us an example of what her family eats every day. According to our expert, it's not ideal fare. Read 03. Help, I'm obese! At a quick glance, this Health24 user's meal plan looks quite healthy. But the fact that she's obese indicates that something is very wrong. Gina, our dietician, comments. Read 04. Cutting calories during the week A user, who lives in Brazil, writes: I'm 1,64m tall and weigh 60kg. I know that's within the normal range, but I'd like to try to get down to 54ish. Read 05. A weight-loss menu, or not? One of Health24's users gained a lot of weight during the past 2 years, and now she wants to lose it again. But is she on the right track? Our dietician comments. Read 06. Craving chocolates and junk food A Health24 user, who says she has little willpower in terms of sweets, chocolates and junk food, asks our dietician for help. Read 07. A boere breakfast – healthy or not? Is it okay to have the occasional "boere breakfast" after you had a bypass? Our dietician comments and makes a few suggestions. Read 08. A healthy balance This user seems to be doing things right. Find out why - and make a few changes to your diet. Read 09. Muesli, an apple, whole-wheat bread At first glance, this meal plan looks quite healthy. But it gets a mere 6½ out of 10. Find out why. Read 10. Of Pronutro and crackerbread While this diet has got a lot of the right elements, it's just a little too skimpy. Get the lowdown from Gina. Read 11. Eating plan healthy? DietDoc comments on a reader's full day menu and finds that while it may be good in theory, it's a little bland and lacks some necessary ingredients. Read |
12. Why am I always tired? This Health24 user's daily meal plan leaves her tired, bloated and often breathless. So what is she doing wrong? Our expert takes a look. Read 13. Maintaining a healthy weight Health24 received two e-mails from this user. In the first, she specified what she generally used to eat, and in the second, she indicated how her meal plan has changed. Read 14. Healthier eating in the New Year This user has started eating breakfast as part of her plan to live healthier in 2008. But in other respects, her diet is still lacking. Here's what Gina had to say. Read 15. Eating well during pregnancy In this response, Gina gives excellent feedback on how to eat healthy if you're pregnant. Read 16. Trying to lose weight the right way This user writes that she would like to shed a few kilos in a healthy way, but that she doesn’t want to sacrifice any of her nutrients. Read what Gina has to say. Read 17. Breastfeeding diet Gina gives this user great feedback on how to eat while she's breastfeeding her baby. Read 18. A bodybuilder's diet Eating well when you're weight training is no small feat - this much is clear from our dietician's comments. Read 19. A take on toast Toast for breakfast, toast for lunch and toast for dinner - with fruit, veg and meat in between. Sounds a bit dull, but what does our expert say? Read | |