In South Africa, a dietitian named five foods for a healthy diet
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September
2026
11:48
In South Africa, dietitian Omi Naidu of Newtricion Wellness advised adding five affordable foods to the daily diet that can support stable energy levels and healthy eating. As TimesLIVE reports, the article cautions against detox teas, juice cleanses and extreme weight-loss diets, emphasizing the importance of sustainable habits.
Naidu suggested focusing not on restrictions but on foods containing fibre, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and probiotics. According to her, quick weight-loss methods may not deliver lasting results.
Oatmeal, spinach and citrus fruits
The dietitian named oatmeal brewed with rooibos tea instead of water or milk as the first option. According to her, rooibos contains antioxidants, including aspalathin, while oatmeal is a
Naidu also recommended spinach. It contains iron, magnesium and plant nitrates. The article mentions a study published in the Journal of Nutrition: people who ate a serving of leafy greens daily had lower levels of visceral fat.
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The list also included navel oranges and naartjies — citrus fruits rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. The dietitian advised adding fruit segments to salads or eating naartjies before a main meal. According to the article, pectin in the peel and white part of citrus fruits may slow digestion and increase the feeling of fullness.
Sardines and fermented cabbage
Naidu named canned sardines and fermented cabbage as two more foods. Sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids and calcium. The article also cites findings from a Stellenbosch University study, according to which regular consumption of oily fish combined with a balanced diet was associated with a lower body mass index among participants.
Fermented cabbage, including sauerkraut, is aing a small portion of such a product to dinner together with protein foods
