Eat Right for a Better Life

Eating right is the foundation for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Here, you’ll find valuable nutrition advice for South Africans, with a special focus on the 2024 National Nutrition Week theme: “Eat Right for a Better Life!”

This year’s theme emphasises the importance of good nutrition in supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By making healthier food choices, we can fuel our bodies and minds for optimal growth, energy, and performance.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is vital for helping children and adults alike to reach their full potential. It powers brain function, improves learning, boosts work performance, and helps to prevent diseases like heart disease and diabetes. With better nutrition, we can reduce medical visits, ease stress on families and communities, and lessen the burden on the healthcare system.

Eating right also positively impacts mental health by enhancing mood and reducing stress, making it possible to live a happier, more balanced life.

“Eat Right for a Better Life” reminds us how crucial good nutrition is in feeling better, achieving more, and ultimately living life to its fullest.