Our hair is such a huge part of our identities. You might remember the India Arie track featuring Akon, “I am not my hair”. The song talks about the different

Eating too much salt and sugar can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, which can lead to more serious conditions like stroke and heart failure. Definitely not ideal!

Ingredients 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoon spice blend 3/4 teaspoon chili powder Directions Rub into meat and braai or fry as desired.

Ingredients An ice crushing blender or a small food processor Your favourite summer fruits (frozen, or fresh bought and then diced and frozen) Simple syrup as a sweetener (or agave

Ingredients: 2 lemons coconut oil 2 teaspoons Patak's tikka masala spice paste 2 tablespoons natural plain yoghurt , plus extra to serve fresh strawberries 3 fresh red chillies 2 skinless

No one would have imagined years ago that we would be paying for water by the bottle. Drinking water straight from your tap was common place and all that anyone

Lemonade 1 c. water 1 T. fresh lemon juice 5 drops Clear stevia 15 drops Lemon stevia Stir in glass and add ice to serve or freeze to make shaved

Constant hunger pangs can be a nightmare, especially if you’re trying to lose weight or commit to healthier eating habits. A fluctuating appetite can also negatively affect your mood. Luckily,

WHY TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN? YES, WE CAN GET A LOT OF NUTRIENTS FROM FOOD, ESPECIALLY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, BUT THE FACT IS WE DON’T. When we don't eat enough fruits

100 g of chicken 2 1/2 cups cabbage, chopped 1 orange Zest of 1 orange 3 teaspoons green onion, minced 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2

Ingredients: Oranges Strawberries Peaches Jello 250 ml boiling water 250 ml cold water Instructions: Cop fruits into squares and mix all fruits together, like a fruits salad Add boiling water

Many people believe that motivation is a magical quality that some people have and some people don't. But there are easy techniques that anyone can learn to get motivated and

Study shows losing weight is easier with a diet partner There’s no doubt that the path to weight loss can be a difficult journey. It can boost your spirits to

Ingredients: x2 Hard boiled eggs Broccoli Spring onions Strawberries Cucumber Instructions Boil broccoli for 1 min on max heat, and immediately put into ice cold water Chop spring onions into

Curry Shrimp 100 g shrimp 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic paste (3-4 cloves, minced) 1/8 cup water 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin Salt & pepper, to taste

THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THE HCG VERY LOW CALORIE DIET CAN BE THE ABSOLUTE TOUGHEST DAYS YOU MIGHT EXPERIENCE ON THE HCG DIET. HCG AFFECTS ALL OF US DIFFERENTLY,

Ingredients 4 Cups - Apples (Peeled, Cored and Chopped) 1 Tablespoon - Lemon Juice 1 to 2 Tablespoons - Stevia 1 Teaspoon - Cinnamon 1/2 Cup - Water Strawberries, chopped

Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie 5 large strawberries, rinsed Orange flavored Stevia, to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional) 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves (optional) Ice cubes Place strawberries, Stevia, lemon

Here is a quick and easy way to spice up your breakfast, and make it a bit more fun and a whole lot more tasty! Yep breakfast muffins is a

Health benefits of asparagus Yes, eating asparagus does make your pee smell. But once you’re past that, there are plenty of reasons to fill your plate with more of this

Summer slushies are the most amazing way to refresh yourself while being on our diet. And these slushies are made in no time, with no effort. Ingredients: Peach Ice Instructions

Weight can influence the amount of estrogen in your body. Most people know that their ovaries produce estrogen, however, a lot of people don’t know that adipose tissue (fat cells)

Spice up your detox phase by not just eating plain fruits. Try making smoothies as meals, they are super tasty, for example this peach and paw paw smoothie Ingredients: Ice

Every year people make New Year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise, and lose weight. Most people quit trying in February or March after hitting the gym hard throughout January. There

Understand some of the reasons people stop dieting. One reason is convenience. Food that is unhealthy is much easier to find, easier to prepare (if it needs to be prepared

Dressing for your body type after weight loss. Here is a few tips that I recently learned regarding dressing for your body type that i thought i want to share

A family birthday dinner on Sunday, a business event on Tuesday, a fundraiser on Friday – and you're trying to diet. Don't give up: You can keep your weight-loss plans

Sautéed Crab Salad 100 g crab, in chunks 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Crushed

You need a scale to track your weight-loss progress. You may be tempted to weigh in every day, and studies show that's not a bad idea. Whatever you do, be

Ingredients Spinach Strawberries Mozzarella cheese Balsamic Vinegar Instructions Slice strawberries Drizzle balsamic vinegar onto spinach and toss well Mix slices strawberries into balsamic spinach leaves Add little mozzarella cheese

HCG Diet and Alcohol While on our HCG diet alcohol is prohibited. The reason being is because it will slow your loss or actually cause you to gain weight. Alcohol

Healthy Foods to be aware of after your HCG weight loss journey. Salads and smoothies seem like smart picks for healthy on-the-go foods, but you may be surprised to learn

Here is some benefits of some of our favourite spices and herbs to use while on our HCG Diet. 1.Cayenne Pepper. Ok, I admit, I’m a little Cayenne-spice-happy.  I throw

Getting and Staying Motivated while Exercising and Losing weight January’s gone and it’s time for you to look back at the fitness and weight loss results you may have made

Getting Your Head Straight for Simple weight loss You think you know by now how to lose weight as you have tried it a couple -eat fewer calories and exercise

Getting and Staying Motivated while Exercising and Losing weight January’s gone and it’s time for you to look back at the fitness and weight loss results you may have made

Beginning change is a very exciting event. It holds a lot of willpower and motivation. With weight loss, many things can trigger the strong urge to lose weight. An upcoming

Dieting can be a long challenging journey. In the end it will change you for the better, especially if you make your new found healthy resolve into a lifestyle change.

Ingredients 100g rawchicken breast - minced finely 1tbsp water 1 grissini stick 1/4 teaspoon paprika (can substitute for a pinch of cayenne - much hotter) pepper and salt parsley sprig

Diet Shrimp and Tomato Kabobs 100 g. Medium-Size Shrimp (Pre-cooked) 7-8 Small Cherry Tomatoes 1/8 tsp. Fine Salt 1/8 tsp. Black Pepper Lemon Wedges Prepare this recipe by placing the shrimp

Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients 100g chicken breasts 1/2 orange (w/ rind) 1/2 lemon (w/ rind) 1 cup water 1 tablespoon liquid aminos (Bragg’s) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 tablespoon lemon (and/or orange zest) 1 dash garlic powder 1 dash onion powder 1 tablespoon Tabasco Sauce cayenne pepper (to

GETTING STARTED Come Join our Support Group on Facebook.  You would need to request to join Click here(Insert link https://www.facebook.com/groups/dietdoctorsa/)There is support available there 24/7 just about and you will be

Asparagus Prawn Stir Fry Ingredients 100g prawn meat (head and tailed removed) (Lobster or Crab) 1-2 cloves minced garlic Asparagus (15 spears) 1 T fresh ginger Step 1 Add prawns,

Zucchini Fritters Ingredients: 600g Zucchini, Grated 1tsp Salt 2 Eggs 70g Mozzarella Cheese, Grated 4 Melba Toast, Crushed ½tsp Cayenne Pepper 2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed Handful Coriander 1tsp Coconut Oil

Curry Shrimp Ingredients: 100 g shrimp 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic paste (3-4 cloves, minced) 1/8 cup water 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin Salt & pepper, to

Cajun Asparagus Ingredients: 5 stems of asparagus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried

Tomato & Egg Sandwich 1 whole egg 1/2 tomato, sliced Dash of dried parsley Salt & pepper, to taste 1 Melba toast Cook the egg, over-easy, so the yolk is

Meaty Tomato Sauce Meaty Tomato Sauce1 Medium - Large Tomato (cut into chunks) 1 tbsp of Water 100 g. Lean Hamburger Meat (90% / 10% or leaner) 1/4 tsp. Garlic