EB's Dietetic Clinic

EB's Dietetic Clinic EB's DIETETIC CLINIC is a trusted hub for clinical evidence-based nutrition and dietary care.
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We offer personalized diet plans for diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, weight management, and various health conditions.https://taplink.cc/ebdieteticclinic

sprite + Lipton: Energy Boost or Health Risk?On the streets, this combo is the new “miracle mix.” Some call it flat-tumm...
07/10/2025

sprite + Lipton: Energy Boost or Health Risk?

On the streets, this combo is the new “miracle mix.” Some call it flat-tummy tea, others say it gives “instant energy.”
But is this mix really a smart health move — or just sweet chemistry gone wrong?

Aisha: Tunde, have you tried that new mix — Sprite with Lipton? They say it melts belly fat sharp-sharp!

Tunde: (chuckles) Aisha, na who start that rumor sef? People have turned kitchen into chemistry lab. Tell me, how does soda and tea melt fat?

Aisha: But it works for some people na! You’ll sweat small, and your stomach will feel light.

Tunde: That’s not fat loss, my sister. That’s just caffeine and sugar playing games with your body.
Lipton contains caffeine, which mildly raises metabolism and increases alertness. Sprite adds sugar and carbonation — so the combo gives a temporary boost.

Aisha: So, no real detox?

Tunde: None at all. In fact, combining both can stress your system. The high sugar in Sprite spikes your blood glucose, while caffeine in Lipton stimulates the nervous system — this combo can increase heart rate and blood pressure for some people.

Aisha: Hmm, so that “energy” I feel is just sugar rush?

Tunde: Exactly. And once it crashes, you’ll feel tired and dehydrated. Worse, the acid in Sprite plus the tannins in Lipton can irritate the stomach lining — not good for people with ulcers or acid reflux.

Aisha: So it’s not slimming drink, it’s “stress drink”?

Tunde: (laughs) You said it! If you want real fat loss, drink plain water, eat balanced meals, and stay active. Lipton alone with lemon is fine — but once Sprite joins, it’s more sugar than sense.

“Sprite + Lipton” might fizz your mood, but it doesn’t burn fat — it burns balance.

What do you use this combo for?

EB’s DIETETIC CLINIC 🥕

07/10/2025

You don't take alcohol, but you're friends with sugary foods and drinks.
same wahala my friend.

Noodles and Cancer: The unpacked truth.Across Nigeria, noodles are more than fast food — they’re comfort in a plate. Fro...
06/10/2025

Noodles and Cancer: The unpacked truth.

Across Nigeria, noodles are more than fast food — they’re comfort in a plate. From late-night hostel cravings to quick breakfasts before work, everyone has that one trusted brand and seasoning combo.

Bello: Zainab, I saw online that noodles cause cancer. I nearly threw away my carton!

Zainab: (laughs) Calm down, Bello. Everything don “cause cancer” online at least once. The truth is about how and how often you eat them.

Zainab: Noodles don’t directly cause cancer, but the frying process creates acrylamide, a compound linked to cancer risk when eaten too often — same as burnt foods.

Bello: So, if I eat them once in a while, I’m fine?

Zainab: Exactly! Moderation. But watch out for sodium — one pack can have over 1,500 mg. Too much raises blood pressure and harms your heart and kidneys.

Bello: And MSG? People say it’s poison.

Zainab: (smiles) MSG is safe for most people. It’s found naturally in tomatoes and mushrooms. The danger is when we overload seasoning — that’s what spikes sodium.

Bello: Ah, guilty. I even add butter sometimes.

Zainab: (laughs) That’s how we turn a quick meal into a cholesterol bomb. Add veggies, eggs, or beans instead — and don’t burn the noodles.

At EB’s Dietetic Clinic, we believe no food is evil — only habits can be.

06/10/2025

Spirite + Lipton ke?

Ah!!!! pity your health na 😄

Pap (Ogi/Akamu) and Child NutritionMr A:"My wife don sabi! Every morning, she dey give our baby pap. The boy dey chop we...
05/10/2025

Pap (Ogi/Akamu) and Child Nutrition

Mr A:
"My wife don sabi! Every morning, she dey give our baby pap. The boy dey chop well, full belle, no cry. Energy dey!"

Mr B:
"Hmm… energy dey, yes. But bros, make I gist you: pap na like Jollof rice without meat, fish, or salad. Sweet to eat, but e dey cheat body of what really matter."

Mr A:
"Cheat? How? No be food again?"

Mr B:
"Pap na mainly carbohydrate — just glucose. E fill belle, but e no build blood, no grow muscle, no sharpen brain. That’s why plenty pikin wey chop only pap dey look plump outside but inside dem dey malnourished. Some even stunted."

Mr A :
"Ehn! So wetin I go do? Na wetin I sabi afford be that."

Mr B:
"Oga, no fear. The magic no expensive.
Add crayfish powder or soybeans → protein wey build body.
Add small groundnut paste or palm oil → healthy fat + vitamin A for eyes and brain. Blend in ugu or pumpkin → blood-building iron and fiber.
Just like adding meat and salad to your Jollof — now the food complete!"

Mr A:
"So pap no be bad, na the way we serve am dey matter?"

Mr B:
"Exactly! Pap alone dey cheat. But fortified pap dey nourish. That’s how we protect children from hidden hunger and build strong, smart future leaders."

Pap is only the base. Like Jollof rice, it shines when you add the right extras.

At EB’s Dietetic Clinic, child nutrition programs teach mothers simple, affordable ways to enrich pap so that every spoon nourishes, not just fills.

Before you cancel bread, check what’s inside it.The uncovered truth behind Ric hassani Bread 🍞 Ric Hassani Bread has bec...
05/10/2025

Before you cancel bread, check what’s inside it.

The uncovered truth behind Ric hassani Bread 🍞 Ric Hassani

Bread has become one of the most misunderstood foods today.
From “bread makes you fat” to “bread causes diabetes to constipation,” everyone seems to have a story.
But not all breads are created equal. The difference lies in how it’s made, what it contains, and how you eat it.

Tunde:
Zainab, I’ve stopped eating bread completely. People say it causes belly fat, overweight and diabetes.

Zainab:
Ah, Tunde, you’ve joined the “bread fear gang”? 😅 Bread itself is not the problem — it’s what kind you eat.

Tunde:
But aren’t all breads just sugar and flour?

Zainab:
Not Ric Hassani Bread, my brother.
This one is crafted differently — made with high-quality wheat flour, milk (rich in complete protein), and a good amount of fibre that slows sugar absorption.
That means it doesn’t spike your blood sugar like the regular white loaves on the street.

Tunde:
So milk in bread actually helps?

Zainab:
Exactly! Milk adds essential amino acids, calcium, and B-vitamins, which support muscle repair, nerve function, and bone strength.
When you pair it with veggie scrambled eggs, you’re already on your way to a balanced breakfast that sustains energy till afternoon.

Tunde:
Hmm… so it’s not about avoiding bread, but choosing the right one and eating it the right way.

Zainab:
You get am! 😄
A healthy portion in the morning — preferably toasted, with protein or vegetables — won’t harm you.
What harms is excess sugar, poor-quality flour, and skipping balance.

Tunde:
You mean like pairing soft drink and bread at 10 p.m.?

Zainab:
Exactly! Bread is not your enemy — bad habits are.

Bread becomes a wellness ally when made with quality ingredients, enough protein, fibre, and minimal sugar.
That’s why Ric Hassani Bread is dietitian-approved — crafted for taste, strength, and better living.

Eat smart. Live well. Choose right.

05/10/2025

If you can't be consistent with a meal, then you don't have to start in the first place.

05/10/2025

You can consume an iron rich meal and still suffer from Anaemia.

MSG: Dangerous or just gist gone wrong?”For years, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been painted as the “villain spice” th...
04/10/2025

MSG: Dangerous or just gist gone wrong?”

For years, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been painted as the “villain spice” that gives headaches, dizziness, or even “weakens the brain.” But is it really the monster many think it is, or just another misunderstood ingredient?

Chioma: Abeg, I don’t eat any food that has MSG. That thing is pure poison. Headache straight!

Tunde: Hold on, Chioma. Do you know MSG is basically the same glutamate that’s inside tomatoes, mushrooms, and even your own body?

Chioma: Ehn? You mean the same “natural umami” in food?

Tunde: Exactly. Your tongue even has receptors made for glutamate. That’s why food tastes richer with it.

Chioma: But what about “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”? Didn’t people complain about it?

Tunde: True, in the 1960s one man wrote a letter blaming MSG for weakness after eating Chinese food. But when scientists tested it properly, they found no consistent evidence. In fact, the U.S. FDA and WHO both say MSG is safe for the general population.

Chioma: So the real wahala is not MSG itself, but maybe eating too much salty, oily food where MSG is often added?

Tunde: Exactly. High sodium foods raise blood pressure, not MSG alone. Funny enough, MSG even has less sodium than table salt.

Chioma: So MSG is like jollof rice—safe and enjoyable when prepared well. The problem is when you overload it with oil, salt, and fried meat.

Tunde: Correct! MSG is not the villain. Balance is the real recipe.

MSG is not your enemy. Moderation is the spice, and balance is the real secret ingredient.

Egg Yolk & Cholesterol: Should You Fear It? Sunday morning, Agege bread, hot tea, and fried egg. Someone at the table r...
03/10/2025

Egg Yolk & Cholesterol: Should You Fear It?

Sunday morning, Agege bread, hot tea, and fried egg. Someone at the table removes the yolk and says, “Cholesterol dey inside, abeg I no wan wahala.”

But is the yellow part really the villain? 🤔

Here’s what science says:

About 185 mg of cholesterol per large egg.

Rich in choline, lutein, zeaxanthin (nutrients that support brain, eye, and liver health).

Packed with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).

The cholesterol myth
For years, people believed eating eggs raised blood cholesterol directly. But science shows:

The body makes its own cholesterol (from the liver), and food cholesterol doesn’t always translate to higher blood cholesterol.

For most healthy people, moderate egg intake (1 egg/day) does not increase heart disease risk.

Who should be cautious?

People with diabetes, familial hypercholesterolemia, or high LDL sensitivity may need to limit whole eggs.

Frying with too much oil or pairing with processed meats (like sausage, bacon) is what makes it unhealthy — not the yolk itself.

TIP:

Boiled or poached eggs = best option.

Pair with vegetables, whole grains, or beans to balance the meal.

Up to 7 eggs per week is safe for most people.

Egg yolks are not the enemy. They’re nutrient powerhouses. Moderation is key. Eat them smart, not scared.

03/10/2025

Eating more than 30% of your energy need from protein source is cheap su***de.

Soda vs Zobo – Which Damages Your Teeth More? Hot afternoon, traffic in Lagos, and the choice comes — that chilled bottl...
02/10/2025

Soda vs Zobo – Which Damages Your Teeth More?

Hot afternoon, traffic in Lagos, and the choice comes — that chilled bottle of soda or the refreshing calabash of zobo. Both promise relief, but what do they do to your teeth?

Here’s the science gist :

Soda

Packed with refined sugar (up to 10 teaspoons in one bottle!).

Contains carbonic acid & phosphoric acid, which erode enamel — the hard protective layer of your teeth.

This double attack (sugar + acid) fuels cavity-causing bacteria and weakens the enamel.

Zobo (Hibiscus tea)

Naturally acidic because of hibiscus anthocyanins and organic acids (like citric & malic acid).

When taken plain, zobo is less harmful compared to soda because it lacks added refined sugar.

But when vendors add too much sugar, pineapple juice, or artificial flavors, it can be just as risky for your teeth.

So, which is worse?

Soda wins (negatively) because it’s a high-sugar, high-acid bomb.

Zobo can still cause enamel erosion if taken excessively or with too much sugar, but when prepared naturally (little or no sugar), it’s a healthier choice for both your teeth and overall health.

TIP:

Rinse your mouth with water after drinking soda or zobo.

Use a straw to reduce direct acid contact.

Don’t brush immediately after — the enamel is softened and brushing can worsen damage. Wait 30 mins.

A chilled zobo with little sugar is gentler on your teeth and body than soda. Choose wisely. Your smile is worth it. 😁

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