Please tell us about yourself, ie. Where you grew up, studied. Why you decided on your profession. Tell us about your practice and the services etc that you offer. (we will use this to formulate the backstory for the feature) My name is Lauren du Toit (maiden surname Bartholomew). I was born and bred in … Continued

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Reading up on wellness tips to improve your diet and lifestyle? Don’t fall for these common food myths. 1. Lemon water promotes weight loss “This is a hot trend right now – like banting or keto was,” confirms Lauren du Toit, a registered dietician based in Panorama, Cape Town. “But my question is: where’s the … Continued