Donnay Gallinetti, Registered Dietitian - DG Dietetics

29/05/2026

Collaboration with Bestmed this week, at a successful Wellness Day event at the Morae CT offices!

04/05/2026

View from just outside the ‘office’ today! In the city doing 3 days of workplace wellness, starting today 😃

01/05/2026

💡Money-saving tip for your next grocery shop!
Did you know that choosing & weighing your own fresh fruit and vegetables can often work out more affordable than buying pre-packed options? 🍌🍏
Why not save a little when food shopping?
Small changes like this can make a meaningful difference over time, without compromising on nutrition.

03/04/2026

Worried about all the Easter chocolate? Let’s talk about balance… This is a moment in time, not an everyday thing.
Yes, you can aim for better choices and smaller amounts. Enjoy the moment though, make the memories, and move on without overthinking it…don’t let it turn into guilt or unnecessary restrictions! What matters more is what you do MOST of the time.

From my family to yours, have an amazing Easter, stay safe, eat well, enjoy the family moments and a chocolate Easter egg or two! 😉

20/02/2026

Good health is fostered before the age of 2..! The first 1000 days of a child’s life are vitally important…!

with ADSA The first 1000 days - from pregnancy to age 2 - are the most important for lifelong health. In this short time, your baby's brain reaches 80% of its adult size.

🥰Nutrition during this time prevents stunting and builds a strong immune system
🥰Stunting is when a child's height and development is reduced
🥰Your baby's future begins with your food choices now.

For more information https://nutritionweek.co.za/NNW2025/

02/02/2026

Spot on! Adequate hydration is so important.

Hydration is often overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in energy, focus and overall wellbeing. 💧

Keeping water within reach and sipping regularly throughout the day can support both physical and mental performance.

Remember: staying hydrated is a simple habit with powerful benefits.

20/01/2026

While this quote can be applied to many areas of our lives, it is certainly fitting in terms of dieting and pursuing your health goals. You need to be determined to keep moving forward and work on achieving your goals, step by step!

03/01/2026

😂 Just for a laugh! 😂
Sometimes you need to draw the line though and start making changes before weeks go by..!

02/12/2025

Is brown sugar better for you than white sugar? Let’s consider some nutritional facts:
White sugar is a refined sugar that is extracted from sugarcane. At the end of the refining process (which strips the sugar of its natural nutrients and minerals), it is a pure white crystal, almost 100% sucrose.
Brown sugar, on the other hand, still contains some of the natural molasses and minerals found in sugarcane, and is approximately 96% sucrose. The presence of molasses in brown sugar provides a very small amount of minerals (iron, calcium, potassium and some magnesium).
The difference in calories and glycemic index is minimal.
In summary: neither brown sugar nor white sugar is inherently better. What is important, is that both types of sugar be consumed in moderation!

15/10/2025

Choosing to eat healthily can have a massive impact on your health in later years…remember that!