The Dietitian

22/07/2025

Diabetes doesn’t have to control your life - your choices can.

Whether you’re living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, join us for our upcoming value-packed quarterly webinar:

“Managing Diabetes: The Power of Food Choices”

We’ll break down how everyday food decisions can make a big difference in managing blood sugar, improving energy, and feeling better overall.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔ Simple, realistic nutrition tips
✔ Easy-to-make Nigerian meal ideas
✔ Expert advice for adopting a healthier lifestyle

This session is perfect for anyone ready to feel more confident and in control - no matter where you are on your health journey.

Webinar details:

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom
🔗 Free Registration: https://bit.ly/PoiseraNWebinar

Let’s help you turn knowledge into action. And yes, please share with anyone who could benefit!

21/07/2025

“Dókítà sọ pé mo ní àrùn ìtọọ̀ súgà, ṣùgbọ́n mi ò gbà gbọ́.”

Kò sí ìsòro tí o bá ń ṣiyèméjì - ìròyìn bẹ́ẹ̀ lè ya èèyàn lẹ́nu. Ṣùgbọ́n jọ̀ọ́, má ṣe fojú fòó.

Tí o bá ń ṣiyèméjì, lọ ṣe àyèwò mírán. O tún lè bá dókítà míràn sọ̀rọ̀ kí wón tún àyẹ̀wò náà se.

Ó dára kí o tètè kóju àìsàn náà. Aràa re bùkátà sí ìtójú àti àmòdájú.

21/07/2025

“My doctor talk say I get diabetes, but I no believe am.”

No wahala if you dey doubt - that kain news fit shock person. But no just ignore the matter.

If you no believe am, abeg go do another blood sugar test. You fit even see another doctor make dem check you again.

No wait until e too late. If something dey happen for body, better make you know early so you fit handle am well. Health no be something wey person suppose gamble with.

21/07/2025

“My doctor said I have diabetes, but I don’t believe it.”

It’s completely okay to feel unsure or even shocked after a diagnosis, doubt is a natural response. But don’t stay in denial.

If you’re in doubt, get a second opinion. Do another blood sugar test to be sure. It’s better to check than to assume it’s nothing.

It’s better to face it early than to delay and risk complications later. Your body deserves clarity - and care.

20/07/2025

Meal inspiration for you!

You can modify the recipes to meet your taste or health needs.

If you’re not a mushroom person, you can replace it with chicken, seafood, beef, fish, or tofu.

Add veggies to increase the fiber content of the meal.

If you’re on a calorie or carbohydrate-controlled diet, swap the big wrap for a smaller whole grain one.

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19/07/2025

Who says oatmeal has to be sweet or packed with nuts?🤓

Whether you’re avoiding nuts due to allergies or just looking for savory variety, we’ve got you covered with these tasty, protein-rich combos:

1) Chicken in veggie sauce
2) Vegetable scrambled egg
3) Peppered fish
4) Tofu in veggie sauce (great for you if you’re on a plant-based diet).

These combos turn a simple bowl of oatmeal into a balanced, satisfying meal, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Say goodbye to boring oats and hello to flavor-packed nutrition!😎

🥣Which one are you trying first?

Tag or share with someone who needs oatmeal inspiration!

P.S.: I’m so glad to be back here.
If you’re still here, thank you for sticking around.🙏 If you’re new, welcome!

14/05/2025

Use this beans advantage to steady your blood sugar.💪🏽

12/05/2025

We’re hiring!

Dietitians & Nutritionists - this one’s for you!

Love wellness?
Love flexible hours?
Love growth?

Join a team that’s passionate about making real impact.

We’re looking for:
• Passion
• Creativity
• Big thinkers
• Tech-savvy pros
• People who truly care

Think that’s you? Apply now!

Use the link below or scan the code.

https://bit.ly/PN-Jobs-2025

P.S. Applications close May 23rd… but heads up, we might close earlier if we find the right fit!

Hit the link, scan the code, let’s make it happen.

12/05/2025

Wellness isn’t an overnight thing.

It’s about showing up for yourself, even on the days when it feels like nothing’s changing.

Go easy on yourself.
Listen to your body.

Trust the small, steady steps. They add up in ways you can’t always see right away.

🥕Remember: patience and consistency are part of the process too.

09/05/2025

I want to take a moment to acknowledge something important.

When I talk about the pitfalls of diet culture or unsustainable health trends, it’s never to dismiss the real struggles people face with their health.

I know many people are navigating very real health issues, weight gain they can’t explain, fatigue that never goes away, scary lab results, chronic conditions that impact daily life.

And when you’re in that space, it’s tempting to reach for anything that promises fast results. But those quick fixes often leave you feeling more defeated than before.

As a dietitian, I’ve had people sit across from me, eyes full of worry, saying, ‘I just want to feel like myself again.’

And I get it.

The problem isn’t the desire to feel better.
The problem is that a lot of what’s marketed as “health advice” isn’t actually built for you.

It’s not personalised.

It’s not sustainable.

It’s often rooted in fear, not facts.

My goal isn’t to judge, but to help shift the conversation.

To remind you that a health journey is just that - a journey.

It’s not about punishing yourself or cutting everything out.

It’s about making choices that support you physically, mentally, emotionally over time.

It’s about learning, adjusting, being consistent, and building something that you can live with.

So if you’re on this journey - if you’re trying, if you’re tired, if you’re doing your best to figure it all out…please don’t feel judged.

I hope you can get to a point where you realise that sustainable change is possible with the right guidance.

Keep moving forward on your health journey with curiosity, not fear.

-
The Dietitian

08/05/2025

If you’re struggling with your weight or trying to keep your blood sugar stable, aiming for big changes all at once can make you feel overwhelmed.

Instead, start with small steps that add up over time.

-> One thing that really helps is building a bit of structure around your meals.

Eating at regular times helps your body adjust and manage energy more efficiently.

-> Also, cutting back on constant snacking, especially on carb-rich options like biscuits and pastries, can make a big difference.

These snacks can quickly pile on calories and cause your blood sugar to spike and crash.

🥕If you do need a snack, go for low-carb, low-calorie options, especially if you’re working on weight loss.

🥕 And if you’re trying to gain weight while still balancing blood sugar, focus on low-carb, calorie-dense snacks instead.

Eat more on purpose, not on autopilot, and you’ll start to feel more in control and notice real changes.

08/05/2025

It’s funny how we often blame a single food for our health problems, as if that one snack or meal is the root of it all.

In reality, most health issues develop over time from a mix of habits - days of chasing deadlines with inadequate sleep, prolonged sittings with little to no physical activity, continuous exposure to high stress levels, frequent intake of sugary beverages, low consumption of fruits and vegetables, regular indulgence in fried or processed foods and more.

At some point, the signs of poor health begin to set in and soon they become hard to ignore. You realise your body won’t fix itself.

Something needs to change.

In seeking ‘urgent treatment’ to undo the damage caused over the years, you get carried away by .

Someone says your local foods are “bad,” or convinces you that a particular food group is the problem. So you start cutting out foods that might actually support your health.

“White bread is bad for you!”

What if white bread is the better alternative for you based on your health condition?

You jump on a trendy diet without considering whether it fits your , your budget, or your long-term goals.

This often leads to a familiar cycle: short-term results, followed by a return to old habits. I’ve seen this pattern with many patients.

And it’s not due to a lack of willpower, it’s usually because they were never taught how to build a balanced, sustainable approach to eating and living well.

Health is more than just what’s on your plate.

isn’t about cutting out foods unnecessarily.

And food plays many roles in your life - it’s about nourishment, but also comfort, connection, and .

So before you start restricting foods due to misconceptions or jumping on the next , take a step back. Look at the bigger picture and seek medical and personalised dietary advice.

Without changes to your overall lifestyle, no quick fix will truly last.

🥕What’s the most extreme thing you’ve seen someone do to ‘get healthy’?