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<\/p>\nMeet Sindi-Marie de Beer, who\u2019s pretty much the neighbourhood\u2019s dietician-next-door. There are so many reasons why she loves food. Her fave, though, is that it brings families together. We take a seat at her table to chat about the ins and outs of healthy living.<\/p>\n
For Sindi-Marie de Beer, healthy means more than just a number on a scale. It\u2019s about feeling good in your skin and taking care of your body so you can do all the things you love without any limitations.<\/p>\n
From a young age, her mom instilled a love for wholesome food \u2026 and that early start built the foundation for a lifelong passion for health. By high school, Sindi-Marie knew her calling. With a love for biology and consumer studies, it\u2019s safe to say dietetics fits her like a glove. Fast forward to 2021, and she opened her own business, Nutrition Worx SA. Today, she does it all. CEO. Receptionist. Expert. And even the occasional janitor.<\/p>\n
\u2018Food doesn\u2019t just keep us healthy \u2026 it literally keeps us alive. People don\u2019t always realise that the world of healthy living is constantly evolving, and there\u2019s always something new to discover. And every day, I get to meet new people. Build real connections. And watch small changes lead to big breakthroughs in the lives of my clients. Which is why I also locum for a hospital in Bedfordview, where the journey can be intense, but the rewards make it oh-so worth it.\u2019<\/p>\n
Her clients go to her with a mix of needs. Nutrition education. Lifestyle advice. Or sometimes just a good dose of body positivity \u2026 especially for women. Sindi-Marie is all about uncovering the root of the issue. Whether it\u2019s emotional, physical, or medical, then working on the lasting changes.<\/p>\n
\u2018Unfortunately, our main health hurdle at the moment is obesity. Largely because of busy lifestyles and quick-grab eating habits. Because let\u2019s face it, we are living in such a fast-paced environment where it\u2019s just easier to turn to quick fixes. Which, we all know, is not the answer. And there\u2019s so much more to these health conditions than what scratches the surface.\u2019<\/p>\n
This is why she\u2019s the go-to if you\u2019re facing any chronic health conditions, looking to lose weight or want to try a lifestyle reset. And, she says it straight \u2026 Google and TikTok are no replacement for sound nutrition advice.<\/p>\n
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She believes that you are allowed to eat a little bit of everything \u2026 as long as it\u2019s fresh. And to stay away from coconut oil (yep, sorry!). Her golden rules . . . small portions. Lots of variety. And aim to fill half your plate with veggies.<\/p>\n
She\u2019s big on busting myths, too. Like, healthy eating doesn\u2019t mean goodbye to treats forever, and it doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. Sindi-Marie\u2019s motto is everything in moderation. Think 80 percent nutritious choices, 20 percent indulgence. In her case that 20 percent means doughnuts. Specifically, Krispy Kreme\u2019s cheesecake flavour. It\u2019s like her ultimate weakness.<\/p>\n
At home though, her friends and family know Sindi-Marie as anything but the food police. She\u2019s down-to-earth, super bubbly, a little deurmekaar (scatterbrained in Afrikaans), and happiest at home with a braai surrounded by her favourite people.<\/p>\n
And, when there are no people around, she loves indulging in a self-care day from time to time. It will most probably start with avocado toast, maybe a few sets of tennis, a long shower, and a movie night to wrap it all up.<\/p>\n
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To unwind, all she needs is time with her dachshunds (which she can never have enough of, btw) \u2026 it\u2019s like every worry just melts with their wagging tails. In her free time, she\u2019s likely on a farm walk or browsing the latest health finds at Dis-Chem. Plus, her hidden talent \u2026 whipping up a mean baked cheesecake and making up the catchiest songs for her dogs!<\/p>\n
The way to her heart is easy. Some sushi and a trip to the bush. For Sindi-Marie it\u2019s all about the little things. For instance, getting wonderfully lost on a hiking trail surrounded by forest. Her most spontaneous move was hiking the Amatola Trail \u2026 100km over six days with three strangers she met on Facebook.<\/p>\n
\u2018My scariest adventure, though, was hiking the dry Fish River Canyon (let\u2019s just say dehydrating in the desert is no joke). But I would do all again and again, in the spirit of adventure and health.\u2019<\/p>\n
Her lifelong mission is crystal clear \u2026 helping people understand that nutrition is key and even the smallest changes can totally transform your health. It\u2019s clear this health guru is all about balance, adventure, and making every bite count. Here\u2019s to small changes and big impacts \u2026 one veggie-filled plate and family meal at a time.<\/p>\n
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Details: Follow @nutritionworxsa on Facebook and Insta or visit nutritionworxsa.co.za<\/em><\/p>\n Christmas Summer salad with citrus dressing<\/strong> You\u2019ll need:<\/em> 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce); 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced;1\/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 1\/4 cup crumbled feta cheese;1\/4 cup toasted almond flakes or pecans;1 avocado, sliced; 1\/2 cucumber, thinly sliced.<\/p>\n For the citrus dressing: 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; To make<\/em>: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, and avocado slices. For the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Assemble and Serve: Text: ALANICKA LOTRIET. Image: SUBMITTED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Meet Sindi-Marie de Beer, who\u2019s pretty much the neighbourhood\u2019s dietician-next-door. There are so many reasons why she loves food. Her fave, though, is that it brings families together. We take a seat at her table to chat about the ins and outs of healthy living. For Sindi-Marie de Beer, healthy means more than just a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121,"featured_media":21474,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,20],"tags":[761,613,5697,500,4912,455,54,1476,616,1656,8000,3912,7998,7354,6503,7999,3108],"class_list":{"0":"post-21473","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-people","8":"category-personalities","9":"tag-christmas","10":"tag-family","11":"tag-feast","12":"tag-food","13":"tag-foodie","14":"tag-get-it","15":"tag-get-it-joburg-west","16":"tag-get-it-magazine","17":"tag-health","18":"tag-healthy","19":"tag-lifestyle-advice","20":"tag-meals","21":"tag-nutrition-worx-sa","22":"tag-nutritionist","23":"tag-passion","24":"tag-sandi-marie-de-beer","25":"tag-treats"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nThis salad combines vibrant colours, sweet and tangy flavours, and a delightful crunch, making it a festive and nutritious addition to any Christmas table.<\/p>\n
\n1 Tbsp fresh orange juice;1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option);
\n1\/2 tsp Dijon mustard; salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n
\nSprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almond flakes.<\/p>\n
\nSeason with salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/11\/Sindi-SMALL-2-267x400.jpg\")
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\nDrizzle the citrus dressing over the salad just before serving.
\nToss gently to combine, and enjoy!<\/p>\n