Hi, I'm Mbali! I am a clinical and consultant dietitian passionately known as The Urban Dietitian. I don't believe in restrictive, fear-based dieting or forcing you into expensive, unrealistic meal plans. My goal is to help you build a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food using the everyday ingredients already sitting in your kitchen.

Whether you are looking to fix severe gut issues, manage a chronic lifestyle illness, or simply figure out how to eat better without giving up your culture’s favorite foods (yes, pap is not the enemy!), I am here to guide you with science-backed strategies that actually work where you live.

My Professional Background:

• Clinical Speciality: Active outpatient private practitioner and co-founder of the Dietetics Society SA. I specialize in gut health (working alongside leading gastroenterologists), metabolic wellness including weight loss, heart health nutrition (BP, cholesterol) and general healthy eating.
• Media & Corporate Expert: Trusted nutrition voice across South African media, including Metro FM, SAfm, the Expresso Show, and brand wellness partner to Laager Rooibos.
• Published Author: Writer of the cardiovascular wellness book Inkonjane and the hit consumer guide If I Was Your Dietitian.