As the new year begins, many of us are motivated to pursue improved health and well-being when we consider the past year and consider the prospects of the one to come by our desire for good change. Dieting as a New Year's resolutions has evolved into a metaphor for a self-improvement movement, with individuals setting out to change their behaviours, fuel their bodies, and adopt a lifestyle that promotes health and longevity. As part of this group effort to become healthier, people aim to rethink how they relate to food and lay the groundwork for a year full of healthful decisions and better general health. However, some of these dieting methods we employ can be dangerous and detrimental to our well-being. This morning we take a moment to speak on healthy ways to diet, the dangers of pills and/or other unconventional diet methods, and the role of supplements in enhancing our dietary intake…

Guest: Betty Mohlala – Registered Dietician and Community Nutrition Lecturer at University of Pretoria