283 Tram Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria chantelle@essnutriments.co.za
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00 · Sat 07:00–14:00
Services

Personalised nutrition for real, lasting change

Between us, as registered dietitians (nutritionists), we cover a wide range of care — built around your life, never a generic diet sheet.

Our specialty

Diabetes & blood sugar

Type 1, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes care focused on keeping levels steady, sustainably — without a rigid, one-size-fits-all meal plan.

Healthy weight loss

No crash diets — a realistic, science-based approach built around habits you can actually keep.

Cholesterol & heart health

Lower cholesterol and blood pressure through targeted, food-first changes rather than restriction.

Gut health & IBS

Settle bloating and IBS symptoms with a structured, low-FODMAP-informed plan tailored to your gut.

Pregnancy & paediatric nutrition

Reassuring, evidence-based guidance for a healthy pregnancy and for growing little ones.

Allergies & intolerances

Food allergies, intolerances and full-scope dietetic care, all in one place.

Genetic testing

Struggling with sickness, weight loss, low energy or gut issues? The answer is often in your genes — a quick, painless test moves us from treating symptoms to addressing the root cause.

Vitality nutrition consultations

Earn 1000 Discovery Vitality points with a 30-minute nutrition and body composition assessment, plus personalised pointers toward your health goals.

Body composition analysis

Track whether you’re losing body fat or muscle mass with a highly accurate, clinically proven analysis in under a minute — included with all consultations.

Renal Nutrition Support

Kidney-friendly eating to help manage chronic kidney disease and protect your kidney function.

GLP-1 & Peptide Diet Plans

Nutrition support to preserve muscle and get the most out of GLP-1 and peptide-assisted weight loss.

Keto & Low-Carb Diets

Structured, medically-sound guidance for keto and other low-carb approaches, done safely and sustainably.

How a consultation works

1

Book online or by phone

In person in Nieuw Muckleneuk, or online anywhere in South Africa.

2

A thorough first assessment

We review your history, goals and current habits together.

3

A plan you can live with

Practical guidance, follow-ups and adjustments as you go.

Not sure which service fits?

Book a consultation and we’ll work out the right approach together.

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