It is important to keep a food journal to understand what works and what doesn't.

The Weekend View

We all have completely different genetic makeups, fitness goals, workouts, lifestyles, and metabolisms. All this influences how we should be eating. Even the healthiest foods can have varying effects on different people, depending on their genetic differences. While packed with healthy benefits, garlic, for example, is a food that affects different people in different ways. For some people garlic digests comfortably and adds delicious flavour to dishes, while providing benefits in the form of heart health and antimicrobial properties. For others, garlic can cause stomach cramps. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Cara-Lisa Sham, CEO of soSerene on what is intuitive eating and why people should consider it.