Nutrition
Therapeutic diet plans
Twelve evidence-based plans, each with its principles, what to include, what to avoid, a sample day and the cautions that matter.
Type 1 diabetes
Diabetic diet
Steady blood glucose across the day while protecting the heart and kidneys.
Chronic kidney disease
Renal diet
Control potassium, phosphate, sodium, protein and fluid according to your stage of kidney disease.
Hypertension
Low-sodium diet
Lower blood pressure and reduce fluid retention.
Coronary heart disease
Cardiac diet
Lower cholesterol and blood pressure to protect the heart and blood vessels.
Cancer treatment
High-protein, high-energy diet
Rebuild muscle and stop weight loss during illness, treatment or recovery.
Obesity
Weight management plan
Gradual, sustainable weight loss that preserves muscle.
Stroke
Soft and texture-modified diet
Eat safely and comfortably with chewing or swallowing difficulty.
Chemotherapy
Cancer treatment nutrition plan
Maintain weight, muscle and strength through active treatment.
Gestational diabetes
Pregnancy nutrition plan
Support a healthy pregnancy alongside an existing medical condition.
Childhood chronic illness
Child nutrition plan
Support growth in a child living with, or affected by, chronic illness.
Frailty
Older adult nutrition plan
Protect muscle, bone and independence in later life.
Any condition
Vegetarian & vegan plans
Meet full nutritional needs on a plant-based diet, including during illness.
Afya Companion offers education and self-help support. It does not diagnose, treat or replace care from your doctor, nurse, psychologist or dietitian. If something in your health changes, speak to your care team.