Dietitians Portal

24/04/2026

The "fat-free" craze of the 80s and 90s was honestly one of the biggest nutritional mistakes of modern times.
Here's the dirty secret: when food companies remove fat, they replace it with sugar, salt, and artificial additives to make it taste good. So "fat-free" yogurt or salad dressing often ends up being worse for you than the original.

Fat is not the enemy. Here's why you actually need it:
🧠 Brain function — your brain is nearly 60% fat. It needs dietary fat to work properly
🔧 Hormone production — s*x hormones like estrogen and testosterone are literally made from fat
💊 Vitamin absorption — vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble. No fat = you can't absorb them
🔥 Satiety — fat keeps you full longer, reducing overeating

The Good Fats — embrace these:
Fat TypeSourcesMonounsaturatedOlive oil, avocados, almonds, cashewsOmega-3 (Polyunsaturated)Salmon, sardines, walnuts, flaxseed, chia seedsSome SaturatedEggs, full-fat dairy, coconut oil (in moderation)

The ones worth limiting:
⚠️ Trans fats — partially hydrogenated oils found in some packaged/fried foods. These are genuinely harmful and worth avoiding
⚠️ Excess refined seed oils — like highly processed soybean or corn oil in large quantities

The golden rule? A drizzle of olive oil, half an avocado, or a handful of walnuts will do far more for your health than any fat-free product on the shelf.

24/04/2026

Right?! The nutrition world can feel like a warzone of contradictions:

"Eat carbs!" → "No, avoid carbs!"
"Fat is bad!" → "Fat is good, eat more fat!"
"Eat 6 small meals!" → "No, fast for 16 hours!"

It's exhausting. But honestly, most of the noise disappears when you zoom out. The basics that nearly every credible nutritionist agrees on are surprisingly simple:

The stuff that actually matters:
🥦 Eat mostly whole foods — if it grew from the ground or had a mother, it's probably fine

🚫 Minimize ultra-processed food — not because it's "evil," but because it's engineered to make you overeat

💧 Stay hydrated — hunger and thirst signals get mixed up constantly

🍽️ Don't fear any single food group — balance beats elimination almost every time

😴 Sleep and stress matter as much as food — seriously, poor sleep wrecks hunger hormones

The diet industry profits from confusion. The more overwhelmed you are, the more books, programs, and supplements you buy.
The boring truth? Eat varied, mostly unprocessed food. Enjoy treats without guilt. Move your body. That covers 90% of it.

24/04/2026

NOt at all! Carbs are actually fascinating — they're the body's preferred energy source, and there's a huge variety of them, from complex whole grains and legumes to simple sugars.
The fear around carbs is mostly overblown. Context matters a lot: what kind, how much, and what else you're eating alongside them. Whole food carbs like oats, rice, lentils, and fruit come packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They're genuinely good for you.

02/04/2026

Struggling to drink enough? Try these simple strategies:

Carry a Reusable Bottle: Keep a water bottle with you throughout the day – seeing it will remind you to sip.

Set Reminders: Use an app or set alarms on your phone to remind you to drink regularly.

Flavor Your Water Naturally: Add slices of fruit (lemon, cucumber, berries), herbs (mint), or ginger for a refreshing twist without added sugar.

Drink Before Meals: Have a glass of water before each meal; it can also help with satiety.

Incorporate Water-Rich Foods: Eat fruits and vegetables with high water content like watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, and oranges.

Make it a Habit: Pair drinking water with daily activities, like after finishing a task or before a meeting.

31/03/2026

Here are some fantastic options:

Poultry: Chicken breast and turkey breast (skinless) are excellent, versatile lean protein sources.

Fish: Tuna, salmon, cod, tilapia, and other white fish are packed with protein and often healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Eggs: A whole egg is a complete protein, and egg whites are pure protein.

Dairy: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and skim milk are high in protein and calcium.

Legumes: Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans are plant-based powerhouses of protein and fiber.

Tofu & Tempeh: Soy-based products that are fantastic plant-based protein options.

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30/03/2026

29/03/2026

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Nutritional Causes of Anemia

19/04/2024

is what’s known as glycated haemoglobin.Your body can’t use the sugar properly, so more of it sticks to your blood cells and builds up in your blood. Red blood cells are active for around 2-3 months, which is why the reading is taken quarterly.

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