Looking healthy is one thing, but feeling and being healthy begs us to look at what types of food we are consuming and how we think about our bodies.

Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes and shortcuts to a healthy body, explains Limpopo based dietician, Masodi Makhafola. In this week's episode of nutrition and weight-loss, Makhafola elaborates on the advantages of nutritious eating, causes of weight gain and why diets are a big no-no.

Having a healthy weight is not a one-size-fits -all approach, it includes many factors and a life-long commitment to the worthy cause.