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Everyone wants science-based, effective nutrition & health solutions. But not everyone can separate science from fluff. A lot of information may feel too formal, unrelatable, & complex leading to more questions than answers for majority of the people. Dive into the dietitian frequency podcast every week with dietitians Mbali & Azi with their esteemed guests as they break down complex nutrition & health concepts into bite-sized pieces. The only way they know how "The African way". If you want to get simplified, practical, cultural-focused nutrition & health info, don't miss
In this episode of The Dietitian Frequency, we dive into the age-old debate of counting calories. Is it the secret to achieving your health goals or an outdated trend that can lead to unhealthy habits? We explore the science behind calorie counting, its benefits, and potential downsides. We also discuss practical alternatives and tips for maintaining a balanced, sustainable approach to nutrition. Whether you're pro-calorie counting or looking for other ways to manage your diet, this episode will give you valuable insights from dietitians who break it all down for you!
Welcome back to the dietitian frequency! We know we have taken quite the hiatus - but we are back and are very much excited to be posting consistently! New episodes will drop Mondays, biweekly. Welcome to the dietitian frequency!
Welcome to The Dietitian Frequency podcast with your hosts, Mbaliand Azi! This week's episode is a special one in honor of Dietitians Week, where we celebrate and recognize the incredible work that dietitians do every day. In this episode, Mbali and Azi share their personal journeys and experiences that led them to become dietitians. They discuss their passion for nutrition and wellness, as well as the challenges and rewards of their chosen profession. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and learn more about the important role that dietitians play in promoting health and well-being.
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In this mini episode of The Dietitian Frequency, co-host Mbali delves into the world of cow's milk and explains the differences between whole milk, low-fat milk, and fat-free milk. She also addresses a common misconception about these milk types, which is that low-fat and fat-free milk contain added sugar. Mbali clarifies that this is not the case and highlights the nutritional benefits of each type of milk. Whether you're a milk lover or looking to switch up your dairy intake, this mini-episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about cow's milk.
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Join us in this episode of The dietitian freqeuncy as we debunk myths around your immune health and help you discover how to support your immune health. Our hosts, Azi (azi_booi) and Mbali (urbandietitian), renowned dietitians with more than 10 years of combined experience, will enlighten us about immune supportive nutrition choices. Learn the incredible benefits optimising your nutrition has on your physical health. Gain valuable insights on incorporating healthy snacks into your busy lifestyle through meal prep and planning. Tune in to this episode if you have ever considered boosting your immune health. —————————-Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedietitianfrequency/messagegggg
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Let us indulge you in this new product that you have already heard of - Prime and the need to focus on holistic nutrition. Tune in as we break down all the pros and cons of the prime hydration drink. Registered dietitians Mbali and Azi are experts in their field and inform you with their unbiased opinion on all nutrition topics. Stay tuned and let us know which product you’d like to review next!
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This week join us in this episode of The dietitian freqeuncy as we dive into the world of snacking and discover how it can positively impact your overall health and energy levels. Our guest, Megs, a renowned dietitian, will enlighten us about healthy snacking and guide us towards making mindful choices. Learn the incredible benefits of opting for nutrient-dense snacks like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Gain valuable insights on incorporating healthy snacks into your busy lifestyle through meal prep and planning. Discover expert strategies for balancing macronutrients to boost satiety and energy. Plus, unlock secrets to avoid common snacking pitfalls and explore delicious plant-based snack ideas that are both easy and perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle. Tune in to this episode and snack smart to fuel your life with vitality and well-being.
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On this week's episode, join Azi & Mbali, as they take you through the ins and outs of food label reading. In this episode of The Dietitian Frequency podcast, you'll learn how to decipher the information on food labels and make informed decisions about the foods you consume. From understanding serving sizes to identifying hidden sugars and additives, Azi & Mbali - dietitians have got you covered. Tune in to this informative episode and take the first step towards a healthier, more mindful approach to eating.
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Join hosts Mbali and Azi, registered dietitians , for a special mini-episode on food labeling hacks on The Dietitian Frequency. Learn how to make informed choices for better nutrition and lifestyle at the grocery store. Unfortunately, we had technical difficulties this week, but the full episode will be available after the holidays on the first Thursday in May 2023. Follow us on social media (@urbandietitian and @Azi_booi) for updates and subscribe to stay tuned! Happy holidays!
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On this week's episode of the Dietitian Frequency podcast, Mbali and Azi discuss the power of nutrition for optimizing menstrual health. From managing PMS symptoms to regulating cycle length, they explore the science behind how food can impact hormonal balance and offer practical tips for syncing your plate to your period. They also discuss the role of key nutrients like iron, magnesium, and omega-3s in supporting menstrual health and share their favorite cycle-friendly recipes. Whether you're looking to improve your period symptoms or simply optimize your nutrition for hormonal balance, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of the Dietitian Frequency podcast, where Mbali and Azi share evidence-based strategies for achieving optimal health and wellness through nutrition.
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March is endometriosis awareness month. Nutrition can play a role in managing symptoms. Mbali and Azi talked about the benefits of nutrition for endometriosis.
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We have all heard from our aunties, uncles, grandmothers, or second cousins talk about how brown sugar is healthier than white sugar. But is it? Registered Dietitians Mbali Mapholi and Aziwe Booi unpack the topic in today’s mini episode.
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The BMI is EVERYWHERE. But is it scientific or scientif-ish? While many Africans think of the body mass index as an objective measure of health, its history reveals a more complicated story. This week, Mbali @urbandietitian & Azi @Azi_booi tackle BMI. Discuss its accuracy for black African women in particular.
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The week Azi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali (@urbandietitian) sit down together once again, and they talk about your favorite South African traditional foods. Are these foods healthy, and can they be part of your weight loss plan or healthy eating plans.
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We're back with the mini episode, this week Mbali takes you through the nutrition nugget of the week. She's answering questions about bread.
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We’re back with a mini episode! Azi will be answering some of your burning questions- why am I gaining weight when I’m exercising? Do smoothies cause weight gain? Dietitian azi will be giving you all the insider information on these topics.
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Welcome to yet another episode of season two! Registered Dietitians Mbali and Azi talk all about IV Vitamin Drips. These drips have a place in society- there are instances where they can really be lifesaving in clinical settings where fluid resuscitation or electrolyte imbalances need to be corrected. They can even assist in correcting severe deficiencies where treatment is prescribed. But as for a tool to “boost” the immune system? Questionable. We don’t want to give too much away, so we hope you enjoy the episode!
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This week, we discuss the detox craze. Do detox diets work? What is detoxification in medical terms? What are the dangers of some of the popular detox diets. What can you do to support the health of the organs responsible for detoxification? To hear more about detox diets for our dietitians Azi & Mbali, give this episode a listen. BONUS : Weekly nutrition nugget at the end of the episode.
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Jaw wiring- what’s the secret that keeps everybody’s mouth shut? Jaw wiring is one of the new diet fads that have come about. We thought we’d indulge you in the good, the bad and the ugly. Remember that as health professionals we are here to help you make an informed decision so none of these opinions are our own. So...What are the benefits? Short term weight loss is the only benefit found from this diet. What about the dangers? Well you can expect vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to low variety in intake as a result of changing consistency of food. Your energy levels may be low due to a severe calorie deficit. Regarding the weight loss, we have bad news for you...there is mainly a loss in muscle mass and water weight rather than fat mass as many people on this liquid diet on the jaw wiring do not eat enough protein This diet could also be a choking hazard because the food items are liquidised! Long story short? This procedure doesn’t lead to long term results. To hear more, give this episode a listen because as experts in the field of nutrition, registered dietitians Azi and Mbali go into all the details you’d need to know!
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We are so excited to be back for yet another season! What you can expect in season two is a whole lot more of us! We have a variety of different topics planned for this season, but we would love your input! Please share with us the topics you would like to hear about on the podcast. Now lets talk about goal setting!
The main challenge with goal setting is that we tend to set goals that are not specific, are unrealistic and tend to have no direction. This causes certain goals to be left by the wayside within the first few months of the year.
The challenge with unrealistic goals is that they come with a lot of guilt when not achieved within the short time frame we often associate with them. One place to start is being more realistic. Instead of trying to cut out certain things in your diet to lose weight, or to stop drinking, or exercise 7 day a week, try to see what you can add into your lifestyle and your body will thank you for it.
Tune in to this week's episode to find out more about how to set more sustainable goals.
We will also be introducing a new segment called The Nutrition Nugget, where we share a hot take or discuss a topic based on what you would like to hear. Please feel free to let us know what you would like us to discuss on the nutrition nugget of the week via our socials.
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An estimated 400 million people worldwide suffer from mental or neurological disorders or from psychosocial problems. Like physical disorders mental and brain disorders vary in severity. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that, in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%. Making mental health as important as physical now more than ever. Welcome to episode 9 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian). This week on the dietitian frequency, we take you through ways to support &/or improve your mental health through nutrition.
Topics discussed:
Role of nutrition in mental health.
Foods to support mental health.
Lifestyle changes are important to support mental health.
Before there was intermittent fasting which is popularly adopted for weight loss purposes, there have always been different forms of religious fasting employed for different types of faith beliefs. Welcome to episode 8 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian).
This week the duo sits down with the Cape Town-based dietitian Azeeza Parker. Azeeza @lifewithzeez is a clinical dietitian, life coach, and curious human. She helps people work towards making easier well-being choices, align their intentions & assist them to enjoy the mess that is Life.
Topic covered in discussion:
- We get to know her as a Person & a Muslim dietitian
- Explore different types of religious fasting
- Ramadan fasting
- Nutrition & Ramadan fasting
Diet culture has resulted in immense societal pressure making it extremely difficult to feel represented in the media. From a very young age, children are exposed to various images of what we should look like. These images sow seeds into our brains that certain races, genders, and body sizes are deemed acceptable. This significantly affects one’s body image and can be detrimental to one’s health. This, accompanied by various life stresses and pressure of life and mental health struggles, is what leads to Eating Disorders (ED). They’re complex mental health conditions that often require the intervention of medical and psychological experts to alter their course. Eating disorders don’t discriminate- anyone can develop one!
Welcome to episode 7 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian). This week we put our very own co-host & registered dietitian, Azi Booi as she takes us through it all; In this episode we discuss,the most common eating disorders, and body image along with the impact of social media and the responsibility of celebrities in sharing certain information with the media.
In 2022, healthy eating may seem like it is ONLY certain foods e.g., popular kale, Instagram smoothie bowls, OR Prepped meals with broccoli, rice with a dry chicken breast. Welcome to episode 6 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian).
This week the duo sits down with a fellow dietitian Ncebakazi Dlamini. Nceba @Nceba_dlamini is a clinical dietitian, with a passion for simplified nutrition. It explains why she refers to herself and also calls her business the "The Food Doctor" which clearly stipulates her role which is using food as part of the therapeutic treatments in and out of the hospital. From humble beginnings, this dietitian is making big waves in the big city with her private practice in the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg.
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What do dietitians do in hospital - how can they help you when ill.
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The kale fallacy
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Simplified affordable & sustainable health eating
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Dietitian input on food insecurity
A poll conducted in the UK with 2,000 participants, reported in 2020, found that an average person will try 126 fad diets over the course of their lifetime. They also found that an average person will embark on at least two fad diets a year, which were then typically abandoned after just six days. Weight loss is one of the most searched words on google in 2021/2022. Let's help you navigate some of the most popular weight-loss diets. Welcome to episode 5 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian). This week the duo sits down with a fellow dietitian Abby Sinclair. Abby from @Anabbyaday is a modern-day dietitian, she strives to abide by a client-centric approach to help my clients reach their goals, work through their challenges and achieve their goals through individualized plans and support. She loves making exercise and food part of your daily routine and bringing balance to your life through diet and fitness and evidence-based research. Trendy diets discussed:
- Ketogenic diet - Paleo
- Intermittent fasting
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What to do when a Doctor tells you, you have a high BMI?
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Blood type diet And everything in between.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) s a common hormonal condition that impacts many women of childbearing age. Among the list of frustrating symptoms that PCOS can cause, some of which include weight gain, excessive hair growth, irregular periods, stress, anxiety, and depression, the condition is also unfortunately one of the leading causes of infertility. PCOS is underdiagnosed and grossly misunderstood.
Welcome to episode 4 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian). This week the duo sits down with a fellow dietitian Tanya Huber. Tanya is a registered dietitian with a special interest in PCOS, her no-nonsense approach has allowed her to help many girls impacted by PCOS. She completed her bachelor of science in dietetics and human nutrition from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She currently runs a successful private practice in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
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PCOS definition with symptoms
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Insulin Resistance & PCOS
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Nutrition approach to dealing with PCOS
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Lifestyle changes needed
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Important details about health supplements for PCOS
and much more which Tanya debunks around PCOS. She is very informative and her cheekiness makes this potentially complex topic, very easy to understand. Welcome to an era of the first generation of modern, progressive dietitians.
The gut contains a community of microorganisms what we call a gut flora or microbiota. This community is made up of bacteria, immune cells, viruses, worms, and fungi. A healthy gut means that there is harmony in this community. A healthy gut also communicates with the brain through nerves and hormones, which helps maintain general health and well-being. By the way, gut means the whole tract from the mouth all the way to the anus.
Welcome to episode 3 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian). This week in the spotlight is the co-host of the show Mbali Mapholi discussing all things gut health. Mbali is a registered dietitian, self-proclaimed as Urban Dietitian. She currently runs a successful private practice in Edenburg (Sandton), South Africa. Her areas of interest as a dietitian are gut health-related disorders, heart-related diseases, and weight loss & lifestyle change coaching. As a dietitian with an interest in gut health, she works with a renowned South African gastroenterologist Dr. T Roestoff at Netcare Olivedale Hospital. Mbali is also currently a health brand partner for Joekels Tea Packers, the makers of Laager rooibos tea. She frequently contributes to various media channels for trendy nutrition topics as a nutrition expert contributor.
In this episode we discuss, probiotics & prebiotics; nutritional & lifestyle ways to improve your gut health, possible habits which damage your gut, the best ways to nutritionally manage some of the most common gut health disorders, and more.
Welcome to episode 2 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian). In this episode, these two sit down with a South African singer-songwriter, ‘All Night’ hitmaker, the actor who is famous for his character “Ntokozo” on Gomora – Ntobeko Sishii. In this fun, and wholesome episode, talk about a rather complex and under-reported topic of male bodies/male body image. Azi & Sishii went to varsity together and, she is his dietitian. Meanwhile, Mbali is star-struck - she wants an autograph. This should be fun, enjoy! MEET THE GUEST: Ntobeko, otherwise known as Sishii has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial management studies. He went on to be a presenter on South Africa’s popular television show called Hectic Nine-9 on SABC 2. He is singer-songwriter & producer with hit singles like All Night, IDC, and Either Way under his belt. This young and aspiring music creative is also an actor who is famous for his role as ‘Ntokozo’ on a very popular South African television drama series produced by Seriti Film, Gomora. From this episode you will discover: · Interesting facts about Sishii · His leading role body goals. · His own personal journey with food, nutrition & health · Arnold Schwarzenegger vs Brad Pitt – Perfect male body image · How does he deal with positive & negative body image commentary as a public figure? · Real men are ripped? · His personal strategies & tips for staying grounded/self-care tips.
Here we go, welcome to this fun, informative, and wholesome podcast hosted by Dietitians Mbali Mapholi & Aziwe Booi. In this episode, this dynamic duo behind the dietitian frequency podcast sits down to introduce Mzansi, Africa, & the World to this first-of-its-kind podcast. The Dietitian Frequency is a podcast run by nutrition experts with a combination of 13 years of experience in the dietetic industry.
The aim of this podcast is to bring a holistic approach to nutrition and health as they break down complex health & nutrition principles. Their fun and lively personalities together with their A-list guests will keep you hooked on this frequency as they break down the complex health & nutrition principles, into bite-sized pieces, the only way they know how “the African way”.
The Dietitian Frequency podcast was born out of a vision to be Africa's leading health & nutrition podcast, amplifying the voices of the best medical/health experts one frequency at a time. Its mission is to gather leading health/medical experts as hosts and/or guests for the betterment of humanity through nutrition & health important conversations. In this episode, you will be introduced to the hosts as they detail some of the work that they have done in the field of dietetics. Welcome to the dietitian frequency!