Dietetic Hub

I’m officially a Registered Dietitian now!

It’s been a meaningful journey. Looking forward to continuing my passion in helping people achieve better health through nutrition and lifestyle. 💚

Honour to be one of the speakers at this special event 'Women for Women' by AOL Pilates.

With only Medical Nutrition Therapy, a patient can reduce cholesterol levels? 🤔

A case shared by our dietitian - Mr L is a 50 years old businessman who travels outstation frequently for work. Four months ago, he experienced chest pain and shortness of breath, prompting him to do a full health check up.

He did not successfully pass the stress test and was found to have high cholesterol levels. Mr L was also overweight. His diet at that time was not well taken care of and was mostly taken what was convenient for him while working.

After consulting a dietitian, Mr L made changes to his diet according to the dietitian's advise. Mr L was very cooperative and met his dietitian for monthly follow-ups.

After 4 months, his total cholesterol reduced by 18% while his LDL cholesterol reduced by 22%! On top of that, he lost 5kg of body weight. 😱😱😱

He was very happy with the results and that encouraged him to continue making positive changes to his diet and lifestyle with the help of his dietitian. Mr L was able to manage his health only through diet and lifestyle modification, without medications. 🤩

If you would like to manage your health just like how Mr L did, seek for a dietitian near you! We are always ready to help! This year's Malaysian Dietitians' Day 2022 theme is "Heal With Food, Consult A Dietitian". ✨✨✨

Consult a dietitian and start HEALING with food! 😎

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧!

Today dietitians work across varied health sectors including:

✴️ Hospitals
✴️ Health Clinics
✴️ Long-term care facilities
✴️ Healthcare industries
✴️ Sports Institutions
✴️ Non-government organisations
✴️ Private practice
✴️ Digital health companies
✴️ Universities and research institutes

These are the services that a dietitian provides.

💖 Medical Nutrition Therapy
💖 Nutritional risk screening
💖 Individualised meal plan
💖 Dietary consultation including group and online consultation
💖 Specialised dietary prescriptions for acute and chronic diseases
💖 Tube feeding and parenteral nutrition support
💖 Recipes modification and development
💖 Food service management
💖 Training, education, and research
💖 Health promotion activities

Dietitians provide services to individuals or groups who require medical nutrition therapy across the lifespan including newborns to the elderly.

A historical moment after many years of hard work. Finally, Allied Health Professions Act 2016 is here. Soon Dietitians must register to practice. 🎉🎉

Thanks National Cancer Society Malaysia and for inviting me to join the 3rd episode of 'GET FIT. GET HEALTHY - IG Live Series with Elaine Tan'.

Episode 3: Makan or Rokok? 🤔

We had discussed the dietary patterns practiced by smokers, the mindset that could motivate one to quit smoking, tips on diet & nutrition, and also oral health that usually smokers face.

Here is the extended version for the IG live ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcsHm-gAOqP/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

It was a fruitful and casual session. 💕

Episode 3: Makan or Rokok? 🤔 Thank you @elainepilates and @ilovebyevelynlee for the fruitful session. It was super casual and we learnt some new stuffs on proper dietary options to block thoughts of smoking from the beginning. We discussed about: 🥑 Unhealthy diet practiced by fellow smokers 🥑 How smoking deteriorates your oral health and what food options to better treat it 🥑 misconceptions of supplements And many more. To find out more, do watch this extended version ☺️ Also, we've got giveaways! Click the link (in our bio) and answer 1 simple question. Hint: The answer is in episode 3 (third) video. Watch it and win some awesome giveaways now! The quiz ends tomorrow at 11.59pm, so hurry up.

Balanced. Moderate. Variety

Healthy meal can be attractive as well.

Tip Suku Suku Separuh Semasa Bersahur & Berbuka

Anggaran kalori untuk 1 pinggan sihat adalah sama atau kurang dari 500 kalori.

Tetapi AWAS‼️pengambilan kalori boleh meningkat sehingga 800-1000 kalori untuk 1 pinggan sihat sekiranya :

1- Kuah banjir terutama masak lemak atau sambal tumis.
2- Makan bahagian lemak terutamanya kulit ayam atau lemak daging walaupun daging bakar.
3- Semua masakan bergoreng dalam 1 pinggan.
4- Buah/sayur diambil bersama kuah rojak atau salad dressing.

✅Boleh juga guna tangan anda sebagai panduan:

- Karbohidrat 1 saiz genggaman tangan✊
- Protein 1 saiz tapak tangan🤚
- Buah-buahan dan sayuran 2 saiz cekup tangan🤲

SELAMAT BERAMAL!

Kurma adalah sangat digalakkan diambil ketika bersahur dan berbuka.

✅ Dikongsikan khasiat dan kebaikan kurma untuk tubuh badan.

🕌 Selamat menjalani ibadah puasa.

Our body is an expert at getting rid of toxins no matter what we eat. Our body is capable of cleansing itself through the liver, f***s, urine, and sweat. Our liver makes toxic substances harmless, then ensures that they’re released from our body.

The only type of detox diet that is worthwhile is to limit processed, high-fat, and sugary foods, and replace them with more whole foods like fruits and vegetables.

As for me, detox diets are more likely to eliminate processed foods, alcohol, various unhealthy foods; and get vitamins and minerals that were lacking before. A much smarter approach is to eat healthier and improve our lifestyle.

*Instill a healthy eating habit as young as possible.

You can have a choice to eat healthier.

How do I reduce fat & calories for our local favorite nasi lemak?
1. Replaced santan (coconut milk) with low-fat milk.
2. Air-fried peanuts without oil
3. Microwaved ikan bilis without oil too

Vegetables & fruits are important too - provide fiber, vitamins & minerals. I've added mushrooms into steamed minced meat for my kids. And also a fruit popsicle for my teething baby to soothe her gum.