A healthy you….
Is a better you.
Hi there, I’m Katie-Rose. Welcome to my nutrition blog! Here I share original recipes as well my research and learning as I further my journey towards becoming a dietitian.
Latest Posts
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Is sugar the culprit?
Refined sugar. This yummy little substance seems to find it’s way way into every one of our foods. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it neither? Let’s have a look…. What is it? Just like we’ve talked about how carbs are essentially sugars, sugars are well…. carbs. They are sweet molecules that come in…
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Let’s talk carbs!
Carbohydrates. An essential macronutrient, and energy-giving…… so why so often villainised? Let’s dive into it! What are carbs? Carbs are, in essence, sugar molecules. They can be found in the form of fibre, starches, or plain old sugar. Your body breaks down the carbohydrates found in different foods into glucose molecules, which are essential for…
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Chocolate-banana oats
This simple, quick-to-make recipe is great for a filling and delicious breakfast. It is packed with fibre, energy, and healthy sugars that stop those spikes and help your body to start off the day strong and with that little extra skip in your step. I’ve talked about oats in one of my previous recipes. They…
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Faith and Food
Welcome to the section of my site dedicated to unearthing the truths God has planted in my heart surrounding health, fitness and food. I’m particularly excited for this area of sharing. For those of you that know me, you know that Jesus has formed the foundation of my both my life and study-decisions. Well, at…
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So, Dietetics?
It’s 2023, my matric year. A frantic Katie is applying for university. I knew I wanted to go to Stellenbosch- my dad went there, my oupa went there, my sister was there…. it was a legacy I really wanted to continue. I applied for a BSc in Human Life Sciences with Psychology, the same as…
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Let’s talk protein!
What is protein? Protein is a macronutrient found in your body made up of chains of amino acids. They facilitate gene transcription and translation which allows your body to produce the molecules and new proteins it needs to function. Alongside this, they play a huge role in strengthening your immune system, sending important chemical signals,…
