Food as a mode of vitality

“Now, more than ever, as we experience more stress, exercise and move less, breathe in more polluted air and consume food in a form that is very different to its original form, we need to be aware of what we are putting into our bodies,” says Samantha du Tooit, the founder of Eat Clean Namibia. “Eating clean is striving to …

Food as a Mode of Vitality

“The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.”  Nutritionists and Doctors alike advocate for healthy eating as a way to not only become healthier but also as a way to make a person feel more alive and vibrant. 99FM’s MYD Heart sat down with  Samantha du Toit …

Commandments for Healthy Eating During Winter Months

When winter strikes, we tend to find comfort only in the seasonal starches: potatoes, apples, squashes, onions, beans and carrots. That being said, we all know a plant-based diet or any diet for that matter needs to be diverse to be healthy. Choose to commit to a few or all of the suggestions below to keep yourself and your family …

Are You Eating To Optimise Your Immune System This Winter?

The cooler winds are alerting us to the presence of winter, a time many fear due to the associated winter health worries. However our immunity is something dependant on the fuel we provide our bodies, and so 99FM’s MYD Heart spoke to Samantha du Toit, a Namibian Nutrition and Dietetic Consultant and founder of Eat Clean Namibia, to find out how …

Prevent a Binge Before It Starts

We’ve all been there. Despite that green smoothie you managed to down this morning, it takes just one snarky email / very unfriendly customer service run-in / inconsiderate neighbour to park in your spot and the next thing you know – you’re knuckle deep in a jar of chunky peanut butter and you don’t know what happened to that block …

Where Foodies and Health Meet

Food is fuel for our bodies and using the right fuel has an effect on our hearts, brains, moods, creativity and much more. In Windhoek, a group of passionate foodies, who wanted to share their healthy eating journey, have started a proudly Namibian deli that caters to healthy eating lifestyle choices, empowering you to make better food choices. Earth Deli …

Finding Fun In Healthy Eating

Combining skills and a shared passion for healthy eating, one couple decided to turn learning about healthy eating and how best to sustain our bodies, into an experience that is both memorable and fun. Annalien and Eddie Turner are the names behind Foodle©, a board game that is all about learning about food, what’s good, what’s true and what’s not. Annalien, …