Indice dei contenuti per 2023-03-22 in Post

POOR eating habits, a lack of exercise and ignorance around diabetes are among the main challenges in fighting the disease in South Africa. But diabetes is not just a local problem. According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than 4.2 million adults are living with diabetes. An estimated 45.4% people are undiagnosed. South Africa has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Africa – at 11.3% of its population. An estimated additional 13 million South Africans – one in three adults – have impaired fasting glucose (IFG), which puts them at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. This is the highest prevalence of IFG in the world. Diabetes South Africa said half of South Africans who have diabetes don’t know they have it. Emmanuel Chinyerere, a volunteer with the organisation,…

THE number of people with diabetes is rising globally. The most prevalent type is Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Experts say that aside from genetics and family history, the risk factors for diabetes include ethnicity, age, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and behavioural habits. The onset of diabetes complications can be prevented or delayed by good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels. It is crucial to carefully sort through the burgeoning information on food and nutrients to determine what each recommendation means for you, and which one is helpful. Add these snacks to your diet: Almonds aid in managing blood sugar levels for people with uncomplicated Type-2 diabetes; a daily serving of almonds (30g/23 almonds) may improve both short-term and long-term markers of blood sugar control. Eating…

Ostrich meat is a great alternative to other “red meat” sources. Classified as a “white meat” due to its fat content, it’s low in fat (even lower than some chicken cuts) and saturated fat; but also a good source of biologically available iron. A tip from the chef: ostrich fillet is best cooked on a high heat for a shorter period. The recipe cooking time would result in a medium-rare steak, depending on the thickness of the steak. For a rarer steak, cook for one minute less on each side. 2 x 150g ostrich fillet steaks 30ml sunflower oil 80g Egyptian dukkah salt flakes ½ a medium cucumber 10g fresh coriander ½ cup low fat plain yoghurt juice of ½ a lemon salt and pepper Put a griddle pan on…

Nerissa Naidoo is making her mark in the science world. She was recently awarded the “Science, She Says!” award by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The award recognises outstanding female scientists. They must be younger than 40 years old, and have contributed to the advancement of science, technology and bilateral scientific cooperation. The candidates must also perform their research in one of five regions: Africa and the Middle East; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Central and South America, and the Caribbean; and North America. Following the shortlisting, one female candidate from each region was selected as the winner of the award. The award ceremony was held at the University of Padua, in Padua, Italy, on March 6. The 32-year-old, originally from Arena Park, Chatsworth, relocated to…

SHAMEEN Thakur-Rajbansi says the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and police have failed her. This after the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court issued a warrant of arrest for Vuso Tega, the truck driver who crashed into six cars and four trucks on the N3 in November last year. Pradhil Thakur-Rajbansi, her only child, and his fiancée, Priyanka Nunkumar, were killed in the accident. Tega, 42, a Zimbabwean national residing legally in the country, faces charges of culpable homicide as well as reckless and negligent driving. In November last year he was released on R10 000 bail. He was due to appear in court last Tuesday but failed to pitch. Thakur-Rajbansi said: “I am extremely heartbroken. My son and his fiancée Priyanka were killed in a collision caused by Mr Tega. “At the least,…

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday was another triumph for Red Bull as Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen took a third successive 1-2 but there were shafts of light also for Aston Martin and Mercedes. There are three lessons to be learned from the second race of the season under the floodlights at the Jeddah Street Circuit: Red Bull does have wings This was less a lesson learned than a lesson confirmed: the Red Bull vcars are on another planet, having lapped a second a lap faster than all the rest. Their performance was brutal, relentless and pretty much wrapped up the title race. It is not a question of if a Red Bull driver wins the championship but when and which one. Perez won the race with a…

Ending last season with a memorable victory over Kirani James has inspired Wayde van Niekerk to push even harder for his ultimate goal: breaking the 43-second barrier in the 400m. The Rio Olympic champion has had a difficult few years, but appeared to be getting back to his best in 2022. He reached the 400m final at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon – having missed out on the decider at the Tokyo Olympics – and despite not clinching a medal, the South African star finished fifth in a time of 44.97 seconds. But the best moment of 2022 came in September at the Gala dei Castelli event in Switzerland, where Van Niekerk posted a season’s best time of 44.33 and beat Grenada’s James in the process as well. Since…

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the top of the ATP rankings after his Indian Wells triumph, while Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 10 for the first time in 18 years. Spanish teenager Alcaraz cruised past Russian Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final to retake top spot from Novak Djokovic who was missing Indian Wells due to being unvaccinated against Covid. American Taylor Fritz dropped five spots to world number 10 after his title defence ended in the quarter-finals. Nadal, who has been out injured since a second-round exit at the Australian Open, fell to 13th place. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had previously been inside the top 10 since April 2005. Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina moved up three places to a career-high ranking of seventh after winning…

THE government and health organisations such as Adsa (Association for Dietetics in SA) are urging South Africans to get tested for diabetes. Maria van der Merwe, the president of Adsa, said: “There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation around diabetes and about how this diagnosis can change one’s life – especially when it comes to making dietary changes. This can be a significant barrier to being tested for diabetes. But managing diabetes through medical treatment, healthy eating and physical activity is achievable. Adsa posed 10 myth-busting questions about diabetes and food to a panel of registered dietitians. 1. Do people with diabetes need to eat special foods? Ria Catsicas: People with diabetes need to prioritise the intake of foods that are part of a healthy diet. There is no need…

DEEP-coloured vegetables like beets and spinach contain many “non-nutrient” compounds called phytochemicals. These are biologically active, natural occurring chemical compounds which also provide the colour, taste and aroma to fruits and vegetables. In relation to cancer, phytochemicals help metabolise drugs, toxins, carcinogens and mutagens. Also, beetroot juice may improve the performance for some athletes in some situations due to its high nitrate content. 1 medium beetroot 100g baby spinach 50g radishes 1 pomegranate, or 100g fresh pomegranate arils 50g Danish feta cheese (lower in fat than Greek) 30g baby spring onions 30ml olive oil 10ml raspberry or red wine vinegar (or other of your choice) – optional Boil the whole beetroot, with the skin on, until soft (you should be able to pierce the beetroot with a knife effortlessly). Wash…

Dried lentils are low in fat, high in protein and high in dietary fibre. Legumes (including lentils) provide a valuable and cost-effective source of protein and other nutrients. 30ml canola oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 20g grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped or crushed 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 red pepper, diced 100g green beans, chopped ½ cup raisins 30ml mild curry spice 5ml ground cinnamon 2 bay leaves 1 can chopped tomatoes ½ cup water 2 cup lentils, cooked salt and pepper ¼ cup low fat yoghurt 2 free-range eggs 2ml ground turmeric 10g fresh coriander, chopped 2 extra bay leaves Put a large pot on the stove on a medium heat and add the oil. Add the chopped onion, ginger and garlic,…

Samir Dookie, a 17-year-old pianist from Effingham Heights, recently performed with the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra at the Youth Concerto in Pretoria. The Michaelhouse Grade 12 pupil was chosen to perform with the orchestra, placing first out of nine soloists. Having achieved this recognition, Samir had been invited to perform a concerto (composition) of his choice with the orchestra as part of their annual programme for 2024, a rare feat for his age. He said the opportunity to play with the orchestra was found by his music teacher, Dr Carika de Swart. “She saw a post on Facebook from the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra calling for applications to their Youth Concerto festival. I jumped at the opportunity, and my teacher and I spent countless hours preparing to audition in November. To my…

The Inter-Cultural T20 Rapid-Chess Tournament, in celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative to celebrate India’s 75 years of independence, took place on Saturday. The event was held at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Consulate General of India in Durban, with over 100 attendees. The tournament was initiated by Erick Takawira, the director of the KZN Chess Academy and Dr Anasuya Boligarla, director of the cultural centre, under the tutelage of Consul General Dr Thelma John David. The focus was to bring the youth together to promote social harmony. In her address, Boligarla highlighted the significance of cognitive abilities like focus, attention, concentration and patience which she said were declining. She said sport like chess was the best strategy for a “cognitive workout” for young minds. “The game…

Prospective Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe says he will not pay a “stupid” price for the Premier League giants, with more bidders expected to enter the race to take over at Old Trafford. The British billionaire is one of two interested parties to have publicly announced their bids to Raine, the merchant bank brought in to assist the club in assessing offers. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is the other. United’s unpopular owners, the Glazer family, announced in November they were conducting a strategic review, with the sale of the club one option being considered. The Americans’ asking price is believed to be $6billion. Ratcliffe, chairperson of chemicals giant INEOS, and his team held talks with the club on Friday during a visit to Old Trafford and…

The FIA said on Monday that it intends to “address” the problems at last weekend’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix where Fernando Alonso was handed a punishment at the end of the race that was later overturned. The Spaniard crossed the line third in his Aston Martin on Sunday but was then handed a 10-second punishment that dropped him to fourth before a late-night appeal reinstated him. Formula One posted a message from a spokesperson for the FIA, the governing body of world motorsports, who said the stewards had been caught out by “conflicting precedents” on what constituted “working on the car” serving as a penalty in the pits. The message said the topic would be addressed at an FIA committee meeting on March 23 and promised “a clarification will be…

Barcelona prevail in dramatic La Liga showdown In a match that will go down in history, Franck Kessie scored a dramatic late winner as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in El Clasico to move 12 points clear in La Liga. Real Madrid had gone ahead against the run of play as Vinicius jr’s cross was headed into his own net by Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. It was a dramatic finish to a thrilling match as Barcelona’s victory sees them firmly in the driving seat for the La Liga title. Aasif Sheikh wins Award for Sportsmanship Nepalese wicketkeeper Aasif Sheikh has been awarded the 2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award for his act of sportsmanship in a T20 international. When Ireland’s Andy McBrine was tripped up by bowler Kamal Airee,…

It might be a matter of serious concern for diabetics who have also suffered from Covid-19. The infection may result in long-term health issues, which includes a higher risk for heart diseases. Dr Dinender Singla, a researcher at the College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, US, recently published an article in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. He studied the mechanisms and side-effects of Covid-19 on patients with high-risk diabetes and the virus’s potential to advance the disease, leading to inflammation and heart failure. He believed that the genetic make-up of patients with diabetes or those predisposed to it made them more prone to post-Covid-19 inflammatory conditions that impact the heart and brain. “Our thinking is Covid-19 could have three major long-term effects on patients,” said Singla,…

There are many benefits to eating fish more often. Fish includes key micronutrients: minerals phosphorus, selenium, potassium, iodine, zinc, magnesium, and vitamins B2, B12 and D. The South African Healthy Eating Guidelines emphasise the importance of fish intake – it should be at the top of your list when choosing a protein for a meal. The aim should be two to three portions of fish a week. 1 whole sustainably farmed kob 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced 20g chives 20g dill 1 orange 1 lemon 30g butter 50ml olive oil salt and black pepper tin foil Stuff the belly of the fish with the sliced fennel, chives and dill. Slice half the orange and half the lemon. Stuff the slices of citrus into the fish. Use the remaining half of…

A versatile choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein. They are also one of the few foods that contain high concentrations of choline – essential for normal development and linked to improved memory and performance. 6 large free-range eggs 1 tbs olive oil salt and pepper ½ a medium onion ½ a red pepper 2 courgettes 100g mushrooms 100g Mozzarella, grated 50g feta, crumbled 5g Italian parsley, chopped 5g fresh coriander, chopped Preheat the oven to 200°C. Beat the eggs, season and set aside. Drizzle the olive oil into a large oven-proof, non-stick frying pan, and set over medium heat on the stove. Slice the onion, red pepper, courgettes and mushrooms. Add the vegetables to the pan and fry until they begin…

The Sibaya Community Trust is investing R250 million toward philanthropic responsibility in the province. This makes it one of the largest social upliftment investors in KZN. The Trust celebrated the investment at the Imbizo Conference Centre at the Sibaya Casino. See Page 8…

The time to juxtapose the various regional film industries with those in South India has come. Especially when South Indian films not only feed into the Hindi film industry through remakes or dubbed films, but when Hollywood film-makers are acknowledging their importance. RRR and its song, Naatu Naatu, have struck a chord with foreign audiences and with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars. I wish there was a category for choreography as well at the Oscars, for, I think, that has created the magic that Naatu Naatu has become known for. We had Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi and, later, Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, both of which made it big at the Oscars. We were thrilled about it. But they were not the products of any…

The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban (ICC) was chosen South Africa’s Best Convention Centre 2022 for the third year in a row at the World MICE Awards. MICE in tourism refers to the acronym for Meeting, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions. The customer market segment that the hospitality industry categorises the MICE segment into is known as “Meeting & Events”. Lindiwe Rakharebe, chief executive officer, Durban ICC, said: “The trophy for being South Africa’s Best Convention Centre, for the third year in a row, belongs to every employee at this world-class convention centre.” However, when one drives past the Durban ICC, one cannot help but notice the under-utilisation of this venue. The road allowing direct access to the Durban ICC, Walnut Road, used to be closed…

A Chatsworth family was left traumatised after a group of protesters stoned their vehicle in which their 4-year-old son was also travelling. Avinash Maraj, a driver for a logistics company from Unit 3 Chatsworth, said his vehicle was stoned on Sunday evening as he was returning home with his family. “We were doing some grocery shopping at the Ridge Mall in Shallcross. “We were only able to shop in the evening because we had attended a wedding during the day and so the only time we had to go to the mall was afterwards. “We were leaving the mall around 7.15pm when the incident took place. We were exiting the mall through Link Road to join the Higginson Highway onramp, when we saw a line of protesters standing at the…

Kylian Mbappe will take over as captain of France after Hugo Lloris stepped down following the World Cup final defeat to Argentina, a source close to the team said Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the role after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps. His first game as captain will be Friday’s Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands at the Stade de France, Les Bleus’ first match since their World Cup final disappointment in Doha on December 18. Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris, 36, brought an end to his international career in January, in the weeks after Lionel Messi’s Argentina side beat the French in a penalty shoot-out following a thrilling match that ended 3-3 in extra-time. Lloris had been skipper for more than a decade. Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann was named…

Legendary Proteas wicket- keeper-batter Trisha Chetty has announced her retirement from professional cricket due to a recurring back injury, bringing an end to a groundbreaking 21-year career in domestic and international cricket. After a promising provincial stint for the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union and the Dolphins in her early teens from 2002, Chetty broke into the South African national set-up in January 2007 at 18 before going on to become an all-time great of the game. The 34-year-old concludes her career after racking up 138 caps in One-Day International (ODI) cricket, to go with 82 T20 International (T20I) appearances as well as two Test caps for the Proteas Women. Behind the stumps, Chetty, from Durban, accumulated an unparalleled 184 dismissals in the One-Day format, 46 scalps more than her nearest competitor,…

Marcus Rashford, Two Others pull out from England Squad Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, Chelsea’s Mason Mount, and Newcastle’s Nick Pope have all withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine. Rashford suffered a knock in Man Utd’s win over Fulham, while Mount and Pope both have minor injuries. Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster has been called up to replace Pope, marking his first call-up since March 2022. TOTTENHAM’S ANTONIO CONTE FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE AFTER OUTBURST AT SOUTHAMPTON Following Tottenham’s 3-3 draw at Southampton, head coach Antonio Conte labelled his squad “selfish”, causing uncertainty around his future with the club. Tottenham is expected to decide on his future in the next 24 hours. Rumours have linked former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino with a potential return to…