Anke Van Waveren, Registered dietician Polokwane

15/05/2026

The "Bring a Plate" Hero: Chocolate Pavlova! 🍫🍓

Looking for a show-stopping dessert that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their sensitivities? This Chocolate Pavlova is your new go-to.

Crisp on the outside, gooey in the middle, and perfectly chocolatey - it’s hard to believe it’s low FODMAP at one serve! We’ve adapted this beauty from a classic Nigella Lawson recipe to ensure it’s low FODMAP without compromising on that decadent flavour.

Find the full recipe at https://www.monashfodmap.com/recipe/chocolate-pavlova/

15/05/2026

15/05/2026

Why IBCLCs Matter 💜 The Role and Impact of IBCLCs

IBCLCs are internationally credentialed lactation experts who play a key role in supporting breastfeeding families through counseling, clinical expertise, education, and advocacy to optimize infant feeding practices and maternal-child health outcomes. IBCLCs must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including completing lactation and health science education, clinical hours, and passing a comprehensive examination.

🔹 Improved breastfeeding outcomes. IBCLCs have a positive impact on breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity.
🔹 Healthcare cost savings. The integration of IBCLC services has been shown to lower healthcare expenditures by reducing costly infant conditions.
🔹 Equity and access. Services provided by IBCLCs help close access gaps, especially among underserved populations.

Find more details and extensive references in the full paper here, now available in open access 👉 https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344261434475

Ahmed, A. H., Rojjanasrirat, W., Malik, S., Mandell, L., Ansell, M., & Zakarija-Grković, I. (2026). The Role and Impact of the IBCLC: Updated Position Paper. Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association, 8903344261434475. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344261434475.

15/05/2026

Limpopo virologist, Dr Vongani Muthambi, says Hantavirus is not common in South African rodents, and human-to-human transmission remains extremely rare.

Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/review-online/news-headlines/local-news/2026/05/14/sa-virologist-urges-calm-as-hantavirus-cases-emerge/

15/05/2026

Dietary Supplements and Women's Health. When it comes to making sure you are getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs, food is the best option.

04/02/2026

Sometimes though, a mother is not able to provide the breastmilk her baby needs – and what alternative is used matters.

30/11/2025

We did it! Ons 1e Hyrox!

my hyrox vennoot, ek sou dit nie sonder jou kon doen nie!

Ons het die beste coaches gehad by , vir beter voorbereiding kon ons nie vra nie!

Dit was soo lekker! 🏃‍♀️🏋