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13/09/2022

How to Prevent Foot Ulcers

Fortunately, diabetic foot ulcers are manageable and preventable with the right foot care routine. These preventative measures have led to the reduction of lower limb amputation in the last two decades. Some of the best wound care methods to manage foot ulcers include eating a healthy diet, frequent exercise, and monitoring blood sugar. Above all, remember to take your medication as instructed by your physician. Below are a few tips to take care of your feet properly.

Clean your feet daily.

Ensure that you wash your feet with warm water at least once a day. However, you could use a pumice stone to gently scrub the areas where dry skin or corns form more easily. Gently dry your feet, more particularly though between the toes. Moisturize your feet using your preferred lotion of cream.

Inspect your feet.

Check your feet for corns, sores, injuries, swelling, and blisters regularly. However, if you are unable to have a complete view of your feet, you could use a mirror.

Cut your toenails with caution.

It’s a good idea to cut your nails with caution to avoid injuries to your toes, which could lead to severe wounds. Cut your nails straight across at all times. However, if you are unable to cut your nails, you could ask someone to do it on your behalf.

Get shoes that fit perfectly.

Buy shoes that are comfortable and offer support for the heel and ball of the foot. Tight shoes, high heels, or narrow shoes aren’t the best choice since they often cause corns. Although, custom shoes designed to fit you just right are a great choice.

Do not smoke

Smoking leads to several health problems. It can inhibit proper blood circulation and decrease the amount of oxygen in the blood. Such problems can lead to more significant issues, such as poor healing of wounds and sores.

Do not walk barefoot.

By not walking barefoot, you will prevent injury and blisters. However, ensure that you wear slippers or shoes even around the house.

Avoid removing corns yourself.

If you have developed any corns on your foot, it is advisable to visit your doctor as soon as possible. Removing foot corn or a lesion using home tools that are not sterilized such as, nail cutters or scissors, could result in contamination. Hence, more wounds, and could put you at risk for infection.

Always wear clean and dry socks.

Wear socks made out of cotton and acrylic fibers that will remove sweat from your skin. Avoid wearing nylon socks. Socks that have tight elastic bands could limit blood flow to other parts of your feet.

Plan frequent foot checkups.

The doctor will scrutinize your feet for symptoms of poor blood circulation, nerve damage, or any other foot issues. Ensure that you visit your doctor for checkups at least once every year, or as advised by your doctor.

Your foot doctor will recommend the appropriate form of diabetes care, depending on the issue at hand.

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01/08/2022

At 18:00GMT Our Nutritionist Mr. Christian Abi Will Be Giving More Insight About Exclusive Breastfeeding Here.

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26/07/2022

Coming Soon !!! Coming Soon !!!

*World Breastfeeding Week 2022*

Theme: ”Step Up For Breastfeeding; Educate and Support”
Date: 1st to 7th August, 2022.

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29/06/2022

Nutritionist: Tell Me What You Ate As Breakfast For Yesterday & Today ?

Client: Ohhh Just Tea + Fried Eggs + Sardine + Bread + Butter With A Smile ☺

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Client s*x: F
Client age: 69
Client weight: 85
Conditions: Known DM & HPT

17/06/2022

The Benefits of Fruits.

Fruits are super, that's for sure! They provide vitamins and minerals that can help your baby along throughout your pregnancy.
Pregnant mothers require foods rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin A and C, folic acid, and other nutrients in order to keep their bodies strong until baby arrives, and fruits can be an excellent and easy source.

Fruits To Eat During Pregnancy.
Without further ado, here are some wonderful healthy fruits to eat while pregnant;

Apples

Apples are very high in fiber, which can help regulate a woman's digestion and prevent hemorrhoids – a common issue that many pregnant women face.

Orange

Citrus fruits like lemons and oranges are chock full of vitamin C. Vitamin C is responsible for helping your baby's bones grow properly. Citrus can also help with a woman's digestion and deter morning sickness during pregnancy.

Bananas

Bananas are a wonderful source of potassium. Potassium can help greatly with regulating the fluid and blood pressure in a woman's body and preventing leg cramps or pain during the later stages of a pregnancy.

Watermelon

Watermelon has it all: high levels of vitamins A, C and B6, as well as potassium for cramps and magnesium. Magnesium helps muscles relax, which can prevent premature contractions during pregnancy. In addition, watermelon can fight morning sickness, reduce heartburn, and prevent dehydration.

Berries

This includes strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and pretty much any other berry your heart desire! Berries are rich in antioxidants that can help prevent serious diseases for both mother and baby.

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11/06/2022

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01/06/2022

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31/05/2022

What to look out for when buying a food item !!!

Nutrition Food Labels: These are guides or tools to inform a consume on the nutrients components and their respective quantities of a food item.
The recommended daily calories is 2000 and and Nutrition Food Label is design on 2000 calories per serving.
Ideally, a male daily calorie is 2500 whilst a female is 2000. Below are items found on every food label.

Number 1 Serving Size
This is where you find out how much is considered a single serving of the product. Key changes to the updated nutrition facts label are increased serving sizes to reflect what we actually eat today. However, it is still not the whole pint of ice cream like you were hoping! If you are looking for heart healthy snacks, this measurement can help you to pre-prep snack bags to take to work or keep on hand in your car or purse for quick healthy food options.

Number 2 Total Calories
This number ties right in to the serving size. The calories listed here are what one single serving holds. If you plan on eating more than a single serving, you have to multiply the total calories by the actual number of servings you consume.

Number 3 Cholesterol
Foods high in cholesterol can increase your risk for heart disease. So, look for foods low in cholesterol, such as those found in a plant-based diet.

Number 4 Fats - Saturated and Trans
If the label indicates that the food is high in saturated fat (no more than 20 grams total for the day), then it is not an ideal food for a heart healthy diet. Saturated fats can raise your low density lipoprotein, or “bad cholesterol”, which can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Trans fats should be avoided altogether, as they have been connected with an increased risk not only of heart disease and stroke, but also Type II diabetes.

Number 5 Sodium
For a heart healthy diet, you should always try to keep your sodium intake to about 2300 mg per day. A sodium level of 140 mg or less on the nutrition facts label is considered low sodium. This is an essential number to look for when reading the label.

Number 6 Total Carbohydrates - Fiber and Sugar
Foods high in fiber can be beneficial to a healthy diet, as fiber helps manage blood sugar levels and can lower cholesterol.

However, if the product contains a large amount of sugar, even if it’s rich in fiber, put the product back on the shelf. Simple sugars can give you that quick burst of energy, but they are not heart smart as they can raise triglyceride levels, which play a role in heart disease and diabetes. Added sugars in grams is now required on the nutrition facts label. It is recommended that you consume no more than ten percent of your total daily calories from added sugar.

Number 7 Protein
Protein is part of an overall healthy diet, but beware of adding unnecessary fats from fatty meats and processed foods.

Number 8 Vitamins and Other Nutrients
Nutrients like calcium, iron and vitamins play an important role in a healthy diet! This section provides great information to ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need. The daily values for nutrients have been updated on the revised nutrition facts label to reflect new scientific evidence.

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21/05/2022

Nutrition Fun Facts !!!

DID YOU KNOW…
The liquid part of yogurt that sometimes separates on top, the whey, contains important nutrients such as calcium, potassium, and protein.
Don’t drain it, mix it.

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21/05/2022

Nutrition Fun Facts !!!

DID YOU KNOW…
Mangos are the most consumed fruit in the world.
1 cup of sliced mangos provides 100 calories with 3 grams of fiber (a good source) and 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin A, and folate.

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21/05/2022

Alcohol and Nutrition

Alcoholic drinks represent ‘empty calories’, meaning they are high in kilojoules but do not deliver any nutritional benefit.

Alcohol (and their calories) are generally consumed in addition to the food and drink people normally consume.People who drink alcohol can often also choose less healthy food options, including those high in fat, sugar, salt and kilojoules (kJ), when drinking or the day after. Over time, consuming more kilojoules than you need and not eating enough healthy foods can increase the risk of weight gain and other health issues linked to poor diets.

Alcohol and weight gain
Weight gain occurs when there is a sustained energy imbalance. For example, when energy (calorie) intake from eating and drinking is greater than energy lost through physical activity, weight gain can occur.

Regularly drinking alcohol can contribute to weight gain and obesity, which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and 13 types of cancer.

Drinking alcohol can lead to weight gain in three ways:

1. Alcohol contains a lot of kilojoules
Each gram of pure alcohol has 29 kJ.5 In Australia, one standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol, which provides 290 kJ of energy from the alcohol alone. However, the drinks served in restaurants, pubs and at home are often much larger than one standard drink. For example, a glass of wine served at a restaurant is often around 150 mL, which is 1.5 standard drinks. This means the amount of kilojoules you consume from alcohol is actually even higher.

The National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol recommend having no more than 10 standard drinks a week to reduce the risk of harm over a lifetime. If someone drinks two full strength beers (375mL) or two glasses of wine (150mL) each day, this equates to approximately three standard drinks and represents 10% of the total daily energy intake.

2. Sweet additions
When mixed with sugary drinks (i.e. mixers), alcoholic drinks contain even more calories. For example, a can of soft drink with two shots of whiskey contains approximately 1,200 kJs, which is equivalent to the kilojoules in a small meal.

3. Impact on food choices
Alcohol use can actually stimulate increased food intake, so its not just the alcohol that increases overall calorie intake.

For example, studies have shown that when alcohol is consumed before or with meals, food intake is greater by as much as up to 30%.

Drinking alcohol can also increase the desire for foods high in fat, salt, sugar and kilojoules from take-away, like burgers, kebabs and pizzas. Cravings for these types of foods can occur when drinking, but also when ‘hungover’ the next day.

“Making up” for drinking alcohol
Reducing the amount you eat or exercising more to compensate for extra kilojoules from alcohol can impact both your physical and mental health.

Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink to reduce your kilojoule intake is a heathier choice than trying to offset the kilojoule load in other ways.

Alcohol and nutrient absorption
Unlike food, alcohol is not digested. Instead, it is absorbed directly in the blood stream.

Alcohol begins its journey through the digestive system in the mouth, where it then travels down the oesophagus to the stomach, where some of the alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream.The stomach starts the breakdown of alcohol with an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase.The rest of the alcohol travels to the small intestine where the remainder gets absorbed. On an empty stomach, it takes around 30 minutes for the alcohol in one standard drink to enter the bloodstream and 60 minutes on a full stomach. The liver is responsible for breaking down the alcohol and removing it from the bloodstream.

The small intestine is the organ in which nutrients are mostly absorbed into the bloodstream.Because alcohol causes damage to the organs involved in digesting, absorbing and processing nutrients, it can lead to nutrient deficiencies in those who drink at high-risk levels.The key nutrients affected include thiamin, folate, B12, vitamin A, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc and folic acid.

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18/05/2022

NUTRITION AND THE SDGs

In September 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a set of 17 global goals with specific targets aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for all by 2030.

SDG 2 – A GLOBAL COMMITMENT TO TACKLE UNDERNUTRITION AND HUNGER
The need for better nutrition was recognised in SDG 2, which aims to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

The goal acknowledges that efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition have advanced significantly since 2000. However, ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition for all will require continued and focused efforts, especially in Asia and Africa.

For more information about the link between Nutrition the SDGs contact our Registered Nutritionist-Abi Christian via:
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