Disclaimer
Last updated: 12 August 2026
Welcome to Smart Health Diet!
Smart Health Diet provides nutrition and health information based on long-term scientific evidence, nutrition research and more than 40 years of professional experience in dietetics.
Our approach is simple: A balanced, delicious, science-based way of eating that's designed to restore and improve long-term health — for the whole family, for life.
Our goal is to give you practical, trustworthy information that helps you understand how food affects your health and make better-informed choices.
However, general nutrition information cannot take the place of individual assessment and advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
1. Educational Information — Not Individual Medical Advice
The information provided on this website, including our blog articles, books, recipes, meal plans, challenges, downloads, social media content and other resources, is intended for general educational and informational purposes.
It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any specific disease or medical condition, nor should it be considered a substitute for personalised medical or dietetic advice.
This is particularly important if you have a diagnosed or suspected health condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, are taking medication, have allergies or food intolerances, have kidney or liver disease, or have other specific medical or nutritional needs.
If you need advice tailored to your individual health circumstances, we recommend consulting a qualified healthcare professional or Registered Dietitian.
2. Health Conditions and Nutrition
Smart Health Diet provides information relating to nutrition and a range of lifestyle-related health concerns, including weight management, blood glucose control, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular health, digestive health, constipation and other nutrition-related conditions.
Our information is designed to help you understand the relationship between nutrition and health. However, every person's body, medical history, medications, nutritional requirements and circumstances are different. Information that is appropriate for one person may not be appropriate for another.
Do not use information from this website to diagnose yourself or make decisions about your medical treatment without consulting an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
3. Medication
Some Smart Health Diet content discusses how changes in nutrition and lifestyle may improve health outcomes and, in some cases, may reduce a person's need for medication.
You should never stop, start, reduce, increase, or otherwise change prescribed medication based solely on information provided by Smart Health Diet. Any medication change must be discussed with and approved by the healthcare professional responsible for your medical care.
If you are taking medication for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol or any other condition, changes in your diet may affect your condition or your medication requirements. Appropriate medical monitoring may therefore be necessary.
4. Individual Results Are Not Guaranteed
We believe in the power of evidence-based nutrition and practical, sustainable lifestyle changes. However, individual results will vary.
Your results may depend on factors including your current health, medical history, starting point, nutritional needs, genetics, lifestyle, consistency, adherence, physical activity and other factors outside our control.
Accordingly, we do not guarantee any particular result or health outcome from following Smart Health Diet information, programmes, meal plans, books or recommendations. This includes, but is not limited to, weight loss, blood glucose control, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, digestive health, energy levels, medication requirements or the prevention, management or improvement of any disease or medical condition.
5. Testimonials and Case Studies
Smart Health Diet may share testimonials, patient stories and case studies from real people who have given permission for their experiences to be shared. These stories are intended to illustrate what may be possible and to provide real-world examples of people's experiences with evidence-based nutrition.
They are not guarantees of the same results for another person.
The outcome experienced by one person does not mean that another person will experience the same result.
Individual results vary, and we cannot guarantee that you will achieve the same outcomes described in any testimonial or case study.
6. Smart Health Diet Books, Meal Plans and Challenges
Our books, recipes, meal plans, challenges and other resources are educational tools designed to help you put evidence-based nutrition principles into practice. They are not intended to replace individual medical assessment or personalised dietetic care.
If you have a medical condition or specific nutritional requirements, you may need an eating plan that has been individually assessed and adapted for you by a qualified healthcare professional.
7. 1:1 Consultations
Smart Health Diet may offer individual consultations with Liesbet Delport, Registered Dietitian.
A 1:1 consultation is different from the general information provided on this website because it allows your individual circumstances, health history, goals and nutritional needs to be considered.
Information published elsewhere on this website should not be interpreted as creating a dietitian-client relationship simply because you have read, downloaded, purchased or used that information.
8. Scientific Information and Professional Experience
Smart Health Diet is committed to providing information grounded in scientific evidence and decades of professional experience. Many of our articles include references to scientific studies, research papers, clinical guidance and other sources so that readers can explore the evidence behind our recommendations.
Scientific knowledge continues to develop, and individual studies may have limitations or subsequently be superseded by newer research.
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee that every piece of information will remain current or applicable to every individual circumstance. The inclusion of a scientific reference does not constitute a guarantee of a particular health outcome.
9. Emergency Medical Situations
Smart Health Diet is not an emergency medical service.
If you are experiencing severe, sudden or potentially life-threatening symptoms, seek immediate medical attention or contact the appropriate emergency medical service. Do not delay seeking medical care because of information you have read on this website.
10. Third-Party Websites and Services
Smart Health Diet may provide links to third-party websites, platforms, products, services or resources. These may include payment platforms, external resources, professional organisations and other websites.
We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, products or services. Your use of any third-party website is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
11. Use of Information at Your Own Discretion
By using this website and its resources, you acknowledge that you are responsible for considering whether the information is appropriate for your own circumstances and for seeking professional advice where necessary.
You should use your own judgement and seek appropriate professional guidance before making significant changes to your diet, exercise, medication or other aspects of your healthcare.
12. No Guarantee of Uninterrupted or Error-Free Information
While we make reasonable efforts to keep the website and its content accurate and available, we do not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, error-free, complete or current.
Information may occasionally contain typographical errors, omissions or inaccuracies, and content may be updated, changed or removed without notice.
13. Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, practices or applicable requirements. The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date shown at the top.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact:
The Glycemic Index Foundation of South Africa
Information Officer: Jan Delport
Email: jan@gifoundation.com
Postal address: PostNet Suite #88, Private Bag X11326, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, 1200
A Final Word from The Smart Health Diet
We don't believe you need to be afraid of food, follow extreme diets or rely on willpower to improve your health.
We believe you deserve nutrition advice grounded in long-term science, explained in a way that makes sense, and practical enough to use in real life. That's what Smart Health Diet is here to provide.
But good nutrition advice still needs to be personalised when your health circumstances require it.
If you're unsure whether something you've read here is appropriate for you, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional or Registered Dietitian.