Nutrition Solutions for the Real World
Registered Dietitian • Wellness Speaker • Author • Media Nutrition Expert
Meet Mbali Mapholi
Mbali is a seasoned registered dietitian and wellness strategist with over 15 years of experience in heart and metabolic health. With extensive media experience across radio, TV, podcasts, and digital platforms, she is a trusted voice in national nutrition conversations.
Known for her practical, culturally relevant approach, she creates solutions rooted in South African food culture and real-world behaviour change. As CEO of MiNutrition ZA and author of Inkonjane: Nutrition Guide to Heart Health, she empowers individuals and organisations to make sustainable, impactful health decisions.
Lover of life. Love sneakers. Films. Music. Formula 1. Football. Lover of food. A good laugh makes me happy. Home maker.
To make nutrition work where people actually live.
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Services
Brand & Media Consultancy
Product development, campaigns, nutrition communications, and content strategy for brands and media.
Learn MoreOne-on-One Consultations
Personalised nutrition plans for heart health, metabolic conditions, gut issues, and autoimmune conditions.
Book NowSpeaking Engagements
Keynotes, corporate workshops, expert panels, and media appearances across South Africa.
Book for SpeakingBooks & Ebooks
Inkonjane: Nutrition Guide to Heart Health — a practical, culturally rooted guide to managing heart health through South African food. Also available: If I Was Your Dietitian, an 84-page evidence-based ebook that simplifies nutrition guidance you can start using today (R135.00).
Urban Dinners
Stop asking "What's for dinner?" — 36 real SA dinner recipes your family will actually eat. Meal planner, grocery lists, dietary filters (Veggie, Dairy-Free, Halaal), budget tips & RD-approved tricks. From bobotie to potjie, made for SA kitchens. R199 for 3 months, no subscriptions.
Access NowSA Food Guide App
A nutrition guide app for kids by dietitian Mbali Mapholi, helping families make informed food choices using the South African food-based dietary guidelines.
Access AppNutrition Consultations
Personalised support for heart health, diabetes, gut issues, PCOS, and autoimmune conditions. No restrictive dieting — just evidence-based, realistic nutrition tailored to you.
Full Consultation
R1300- 2 mandatory 1-hour sessions
- Initial + follow-up 3–4 weeks later
- Personalised meal plan
- Medical aid claimable
Quick Check-In
R550- Single session, no follow-up
- Just a meal plan
- Discovery Vitality points
- Dietitian Q&A check-in (longer than 15 mins)
Store
Resources and products designed by a registered dietitian, rooted in South African food culture and backed by science.
If I Was Your Dietitian
E-Book
An 84-page evidence-based ebook that simplifies nutrition guidance you can start using today. Packed with practical tips, meal ideas, and real-world strategies from a registered dietitian who actually gets it.
Inkonjane
Nutrition Guide to Heart Health
A practical, culturally rooted guide to managing heart health through South African food. Written by Mbali Mapholi, this book bridges the gap between clinical nutrition science and the food South Africans actually eat every day.
SA Food Guide App
Nutrition for Kids
A nutrition guide app for kids by dietitian Mbali Mapholi, helping families make informed food choices using the South African food-based dietary guidelines. Fun, educational, and built for SA families.
What's for Dinner
Urban Dinners Platform
Stop asking “What’s for dinner?” 36 real SA dinner recipes your family will actually eat. Free tier gives you access to a selection of recipes; premium unlocks the full meal planner, grocery lists, dietary filters (Veggie, Dairy-Free, Halaal), budget tips and RD-approved tricks.
Compare All Products & Services
Find the right fit for your needs and budget.
| Feature | E-Book R135 | Inkonjane Physical | Kids App R49 | Dinners Free/R199 | Consultation R1300 | Quick Check R550 | Tea Chat FREE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Digital PDF | Physical Book | Web App | Web Platform | Virtual / In-person | Virtual | Virtual call |
| Focus | General nutrition | Heart health | Kids nutrition | Meal planning | Personalised health | Meal plan + Vitality | Explore needs |
| South African food | |||||||
| Recipes / meal ideas | — | — | |||||
| Personalised to you | — | — | — | — | |||
| Lab results reviewed | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Medical aid claimable | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Follow-up included | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Instant access | — | Appointment only | Appointment only | Appointment only | |||
| One-time payment | Free tier | ||||||
| Get E-Book | Order Book | Get App | Access | Book | Book Slot |
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Featured Brands, Media & Agencies
Newzroom Afrika
Power FM
SAfm
News24
The Star
IOL
Expresso Show
East Coast Radio
Metro FM
Talk 702
Radio Khwezi
Alex FM
Channel Africa
Radio Al Ansaar
Radio Atlantis
Lose It Mag
Women's Health
Kellogg's
Kellanova
Laager
Tetley
Neurobin
SunbakeAgencies Worked With
Ogilvy • Motsepe Advertising • Olivia Jones Communications • Alfa Destiny Communications
In the Media
500+ Media Interviews in 10 Years
Featured interviews, expert commentary and thought leadership across South African television, radio and digital platforms — Urban Dietitian's best picks.