How to read a nutrition label like a pro: A dietitian’s guide
Tempo Nutrition
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Tempo is Bestmed’s wellness programme.
Tempo gives you the tools you need to live your best life.
No points systems, no tiers. Just the benefits you need to enable you to be who you want to be.
Best of all, your dependants (16 years and older) also have access to Tempo benefits at no additional cost to you. Tempo is available to all members, regardless of your selected benefit option.
Please note that the benefit is available from 1 January – 31 December. You need to complete your Tempo Lifestyle Screening every year to access all your Tempo wellness programme benefits.
By simply completing the Tempo Lifestyle Screening, you activate the Tempo benefits, and you will automatically have access to healthcare professionals who are trained and motivated to help you improve your lifestyle and become the best version of yourself.
Your Tempo benefits are aimed at holistic wellness through offering physical wellbeing, nutrition and emotional wellbeing benefits enabled by our network of Tempo partners.
| Date | Topic | Recording link |
| 28 May 2025 | Creating boundaries and self-love | Recording link will be made available after webinar |
| 25 June 2025 | Ergonomics | Recording link will be made available after webinar |
| 30 July 2025 | Seasonal depression | Recording link will be made available after webinar |
| 27 August 2025 | Social media – What young people need to know | Recording link will be made available after webinar |
| 17 September 2025 | You and your diet | Recording link will be made available after webinar |
| 29 October 2025 | Bullying in school and the workplace | Recording link will be made available after webinar |
| 26 November 2025 | Youth and adolescent health | Recording link will be made available after webinar |
The first step of the Tempo wellness programme is your Tempo Lifestyle Screening. For your convenience the lifestyle screening is available for completion via the Tempo portal on the Bestmed App. Alternatively, members and beneficiaries can download the Tempo Lifestyle Screening form, complete it and take it to their nearest Tempo pharmacy (see below our screening providers) to have their biometric screenings done.
The lifestyle screening intended for beneficiaries 16 years and older and includes: the Bestmed Tempo lifestyle questionnaire; a blood pressure check, cholesterol check, glucose check, as well as a height and weight checks.
Every member of your family (16 years and older) gets one (1) Tempo Lifestyle Screening per year and needs to complete their screening once a year. Benefits are allocated for each benefit year (1 January to 31 December), and do not carry over to the following year.
All Tempo benefits form part of the preventative care benefits offered by Bestmed and are free to all Tempo registered members. Members should not pay any of the Tempo network pharmacies or other providers upfront when completing the Tempo Lifestyle Screening and the nutrition and/or physical wellbeing consultations. The Scheme will pay the claim based on the relevant benefit codes submitted by the relevant provider(s).
Below is a selected list of biokineticists who can also do the lifestyle screening:
Nutrition is one of the cornerstones of good health.
Dietitians are experts in nutrition and healthy eating. They assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems using evidence-based recommendations.
Once you’ve completed your annual Tempo Lifestyle Screening, you have access to the following Tempo Nutrition benefits:
1st consultation: You’ll review your current eating habits and overall nutrition intake to get a baseline reading of where you are. Then, you’ll set your goals and timelines that suit you. The Tempo partner nutritionist will also help you to overcome any challenges you may have with nutrition before you start. You’ll also get a meal plan designed specifically for you.
2nd consultation: You’ll review your progress and make any necessary changes. You can also discuss any challenges you’ve had and get advice on how to overcome them.
These consultations are TAILORED TO YOU.
Best of all, your Tempo benefits reset every year. So, you and your family members get to visit a Tempo partner dietitian every year, for FREE! All you need to do is go for your Tempo Lifestyle Screening first, and you’ll have access to your Tempo nutrition benefits annually.
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Tempo Physical Wellbeing
Your Tempo Health Assessment (HA) is a crucial step on your journey to improved health and happiness. It gives you a great overview of your current fitness level and health metrics.
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Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
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Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
A biokineticist is a healthcare professional who specialises in exercise therapy. They focus on improving a person's physical condition and quality of life through movement.
The term "biokinetics" comes from the Greek words "bios," meaning life, and "kinesis," meaning movement. So, it literally refers to the science of movement and physical activity as it relates to health.
Once you’ve completed your annual Tempo Lifestyle Screening, you have access to the following Tempo Physical wellbeing benefits:
1st consultation: You’ll review your current exercise routine and fitness levels to get a baseline reading of where you are. This doesn’t mean you’ll have to run on a treadmill until you pass out. These sessions are not strenuous and are designed to make it comfortable for you at your current physical fitness level.
Then, you’ll set your goals and timelines that suit you. The Tempo partner biokineticist will also help you to overcome any challenges you may have with exercise, including previous injuries before you start. You’ll also get an exercise plan tailored to you.
2nd consultation: You’ll review your progress and make any necessary changes. You can also discuss any challenges you’ve had and get advice on how to overcome them.
Tempo Nutrition
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Tempo Physical Wellbeing
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious, highly contagious lung infection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB “is the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV and AIDS).” However, TB is preventable and curable. A simple test can help to detect TB, so that you can receive the right treatment to increase chances of a full recovery.
Tempo Physical Wellbeing
Your Tempo Health Assessment (HA) is a crucial step on your journey to improved health and happiness. It gives you a great overview of your current fitness level and health metrics.
Tempo Physical Wellbeing
Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
Meet some of our Tempo partner bios. These are trusted partners who’ve helped Bestmed members make the most of their physical wellbeing benefits by enabling them with the assessment and plans they need to address specific physical health issues and ultimately gain a healthier body. Search for a Tempo biokineticists near you using search field below.
Dr. Susan de Beer – Biokineticist, Health Coach, and Wellness Advocate
Hi, I’m Susan! I’m a biokineticist with a passion for helping people achieve their best quality of life by moving better, feeling better, and living healthier. With over 20 years in private practice, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients—whether recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, or simply striving to improve their overall well-being.
My journey into biokinetics started with a love for movement and a deep belief in the power of exercise as medicine. I hold a PhD in Biokinetics from the University of Pretoria, where my research focused on managing chronic low back pain. Over the years, I’ve combined my clinical expertise with health coaching to empower my clients through movement, education, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
When I’m not in my practice in Garsfontein, you’ll find me staying active, spending time with my family, or exploring new ways to make health and fitness more accessible to everyone. I believe we are often capable of more than we realize—sometimes, we just need the right guidance to uncover that potential.
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Emotional wellbeing is the ability to accept and manage your emotions to cope with the challenges you’ll face in life.
If you make use of Emotional Wellbeing benefits, the claims are paid from supplementary services or your savings, depending on your Bestmed option.
In addition to the Tempo physical wellbeing and nutrition benefits, you will also have access to Tempo Wellness Webinars hosted monthly. The webinars are aimed at holistic wellbeing and are themed around mental health, nutrition and fitness. Scheduled webinars for 2025 are listed on the What is Tempo page.
Tempo Nutrition
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious, highly contagious lung infection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB “is the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV and AIDS).” However, TB is preventable and curable. A simple test can help to detect TB, so that you can receive the right treatment to increase chances of a full recovery.
Tempo Physical Wellbeing
Your Tempo Health Assessment (HA) is a crucial step on your journey to improved health and happiness. It gives you a great overview of your current fitness level and health metrics.
Tempo Physical Wellbeing
Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
Tempo Emotional Wellbeing
Disclaimer: Please note that claims for consultations with Bestmed designated service provider (DSP) counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrist will be funded from savings or day-to-day benefits, depending on your benefit option. It is not a free Tempo offering.
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