If I was Your Dietitian by Mbali Mapholi

If I Was Your Dietitian: Evidence-Based Simplified Nutrition

By Mbali Mapholi, Registered Dietitian

What would a dietitian actually tell you if they had the time to sit down and explain it all?

This 95-page ebook is exactly that — clear, practical, evidence-based nutrition guidance you can start using today.

What's inside:

- The basics of good nutrition & understanding macronutrients

- Kitchen hacks that improve your nutrition

- Gut health, digestion & dietary advice for constipation

- Meal planning & portion control

- Mindful eating & lifestyle habits

- Hydration: what counts and how much you need

- Alcohol: facts & guidelines

- How to shop like a pro in SA (reading labels, aisle guides & smart choices)

- TikTok Made Me Buy It — honest reviews of trending supplements (magnesium, matcha, sea moss, collagen & more)

- Eating on a budget in SA (affordable staples, weekly meal plans & batch cooking, all priced in Rands)

- Nutrition for women's health (iron, PCOS, pregnancy & bone health)

- Nutrition for men's health (prostate, heart, testosterone & mental health)

- Children's nutrition (growth needs, fussy eaters, lunchbox ideas & screen time)

BONUS: Nutrition toolkit

- 5-minute Nutrition Self-Check Quiz

- 7-Day Balanced Family Meal Plan (with weekly grocery list)

- 10 simple SA recipes (all under R180 for a family of 5)

- FAQ — the 12 questions dietitians get asked most often

- References & Further Reading

Who is this for?

Anyone who wants to eat better without the confusion. Whether you're a busy parent, a student on a budget, or just tired of conflicting nutrition advice online, this guide breaks it down simply so you can actually use it. This ebook is also for the urbanites who rally behind "Urban Dietitian" on social media, for those unanswered questions you might have after watching a video you can find a solution in this ebook.

Written by a South African registered dietitian with over 15 years of clinical and community experience, who believes good guidance should be accessible to everyone.