Let’s Make Sense of All The Conflicting Health Advice Online

Confused by all the conflicting health advice out there?

I don’t blame you. After more than 40 years in nutrition and health, I’ve learned that good health doesn’t need to be complicated — you just need to know what truly matters.

Here, I’ll help you make sense of the science and turn it into practical advice you can start using today.

Have a browse. You might just discover that some of what you thought you knew about healthy eating isn’t quite right 😉

CARBS EXPLAINED

Confused about carbs? Cutting them out isn’t the answer. Learn how carbohydrates really affect your blood sugar and health, which carbs to choose more often, and what the evidence says about low-GI foods, whole grains, glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL).

Why Skipping Meals Makes Weight Loss Harder - smart health diet - avocado toast

How Eating Regular, Portion-controlled Meals is Better for Your Blood Sugar, Weight and Long-Term Health

Think skipping breakfast or lunch will help you lose weight? It may be setting you up for overwhelming hunger and overeating later. Learn how regular, balanced meals and controlled portions can support healthy weight loss, better blood sugar control, stable energy, and long-term health. This science-based guide explains how to eat when you're hungry, stop when you're satisfied, and build healthier eating habits that you can actually follow for life.

Elizabeth (Liesbet) Delport

6 min read

what is a balanced diet. fruit, yoghurt, honey, low GI waffles, honey

How to Build a Balanced Plate of Food with the Right Amount of Carbs, Fat & Protein

Trying to improve your health? Discover why vegetables, fruit and legumes should fill half your plate—and how eating more of these powerful foods can support healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, digestion and long-term health.

Elizabeth (Liesbet) Delport

10 min read

Are Carbs Really Bad for You? The Science Behind Low-GI Foods, Whole Grains, and Blood Sugar

Are carbs really bad for you? Learn how to choose healthy carbohydrates, low-GI foods and whole grains for better blood sugar control, sustained energy and long-term health. Discover how the Glycemic Index (GI), Glycemic Load (GL), portion sizes and balanced meals can help you eat carbohydrates in a smarter, healthier way—without cutting carbs out of your diet.

Elizabeth (Liesbet) Delport

13 min read

Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss: What to Eat Between Meals (and What to Avoid) - A platter of crackers, fruit, cheese, and nuts.

Healthy Snacks for Longevity & Weight Loss: What to Eat Between Meals (and What to Avoid)

Wondering what healthy snacks you should eat for weight loss? Learn why you're always hungry between meals, the best healthy snack ideas, and how smart snacking can help you manage your weight, blood sugar and long-term health.

Elizabeth (Liesbet) Delport

6 min read

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? The Surprising Truth About Alcohol, Weight & Your Health

How much alcohol is too much? Discover how alcohol can affect weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and long-term health — plus simple ways to drink smarter without giving up the occasional glass.

Elizabeth (Liesbet) Delport

6 min read

Can What You Drink Affect Weight Loss? The Hidden Calories Undoing All Your Hard Work

Trying to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or improve your health? What you drink could be helping—or quietly ruining all your hard work. Learn how soft drinks, fruit juice, alcohol and everyday beverages affect weight loss, blood sugar, cholesterol and long-term health, plus the healthier choices to make instead.

Elizabeth (Liesbet) Delport

5 min read