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Hello

I am an integrative and functional nutritionist, eco-gastronome, author and pilates instructor.    

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I believe that food is more than taste and nutrition. It is an intimate network of:

  • Memories and cultural reflections

  • Rituals of usage, situations and behaviour

  • Communication and connection

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

My Health Philosophy

In my consultations, I use gut health as the foundation of wellbeing.

You will:

  • Understand the complex relationship gut health has with immunity, brain health, emotional health, sleep,  body composition, exercise performance & longevity.

  • Learn to listen to your body and mind - what to eat, when to eat, how much and not feel guilty

  • Include local, seasonal, sustainable and culturally appropriate foods.

  • Appreciate taste science and creatively balance taste, flavours, use of herbs and spices. 

  • Understand how transitioning from ancestral diets to modern food system affects your health, taste and quality of foods and the environment.

My research and communication interests are:

  • Integrative and functional nutrition

  • Heritage and indigenous Southern African foods

  • Taste science and health

  • Sustainable high quality foods creation and legislation

  • Food history and culture 

 

Education:

  • Master in Food, Culture Communication and Marketing (University of Gastronomic Sciences, Italy)

  • IFNA Advanced Practice Credential (Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), U.S.A.)

  • Post-Grad Diploma in Hospital Dietetics (University of Natal, S.A.)

  • Bachelor of Sciences in Dietetics (University of Natal, S.A.)

  • BASI Pilates Mat Teacher (Body Arts & Sciences International, S.A.) 

  • Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing (Digital Marketing Institute, Ireland)​

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