Blue Care Dietitians

05/01/2026

It's Myth-Bust Monday and National Bean Day! Myth: Beans contain harmful lectins so I should not eat them. Truth: Lectins are natural proteins found in many plant foods, including beans and whole grains. While raw or undercooked beans do contain lectins that can cause stomach upset, that’s not how anyone eats beans. It would be like eating pebbles or stones. Cooking destroys lectins. Boiling or using canned beans reduces lectin activity to safe levels, making beans perfectly healthy to eat. In fact, beans are one of the most nutritious, budget-friendly foods you can add to your diet. They’re rich in fiber, plant protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Celebrate National Bean Day with this Mediterranean Bean Salad. https://bit.ly/3FQB9Y5

12/12/2025

Important Public Health Awareness: The Alkaline Diet and Recent Child Deaths

Recent reporting highlights a tragic case in Arizona in which parents were charged after their infant died and three surviving children were hospitalized with rickets, osteopenia, vitamin D deficiency, and significant developmental delays while being fed an extremely restrictive “alkaline diet.” 

The alkaline diet is based on the unfounded belief that eating certain foods can change the body’s acidity to cure disease or detoxify the system. However, scientific evidence does not support these claims. The human body tightly regulates its pH balance through mechanisms in the lungs and kidneys, and diet cannot meaningfully change blood pH.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/08/arizona-parents-charged-child-death-alkaline-diet/87669909007/?fbclid=IwVERDUAOk_J1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4E_UuUQGqLZPnsCZgr9SEb7et2qwGfF66phqooM5Zb06EytPAZ7DdWW_8bUw_aem_10PxLIo8q-dDLS_oT-0qoA

Phoenix police found a 5-month old boy dead after his mother called 911. Prosecutors blame parents for the death and for illnesses of other children.

08/12/2025

23/11/2025

Keep your insulin safe, even in the Namibian heat! ☀️

Our Insulated Cooler Shoulder Bag (N$322.00) fits the Digital Temperature Display Thermos (N$441.00) perfectly.
Thermos sold separately.

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A practical and thoughtful gift for someone you love who lives with diabetes. 💙

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14/11/2025

14/11/2025

🌍World Diabetes Day💙
14 November 2025
Theme: “Diabetes Across Life Stages”

Today we join the world in raising awareness for diabetes care, education, and prevention.

This year’s international theme, “Diabetes Across Life Stages,” highlights a powerful message:
- Diabetes can affect anyone; children, teens, adults, and older people.
- Each stage of life needs the right support, the right education, and timely care.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) also focuses on overall well-being with their 2024–2026 campaign, with 2025 shining a spotlight on:
✨ “Diabetes and the Workplace” supporting people with diabetes in their daily environments.

As a community, let’s commit to:
💙 Early screening
💙 Better access to education
💙 Support in every life stage
💙 Creating workplaces that understand and support diabetes needs
💙 Empowering families and individuals to thrive

If you or a loved one needs guidance, education, or support on your diabetes journey, Blue Care Dietitians is here to help.