LINA-THE-DIETITIAN

 LET'S TALK ABOUT WHOLEGRAINS! INTRODUCTION Over the years, wholegrains have been a major component of mans’ diet hence has been very basic to man in the primitive years. As time emerged, it was associated to negative sensory attributes such as a bitter taste, some say they are too grainy. This led to the onset of a technology that removes and sieves the coarse layers of wholegrains to produce a refined product without the bitter taste which was assumed to be of better quality compared to wholegrains. The consumption of refined grains led to some nutritional deficiencies such as beriberi among consumers. In addressing this nutritional concern, the idea of fortification arose. This was where vital nutrients were added to refined grains to compensate for that which were lost during the refining process. Fortification helped offset most of the nutritional deficiencies but it was quite expensive for the average consumer to afford. Even with this process, wholegrains are still of be...

LET'S TALK ABOUT FRUITS   WHAT ARE FRUITS? Botanically, fruits refers to the seeds and surrounding tissues of a plant. But for nutritional purposes, fruits are pulpy seeded tissues that have a sweet (oranges, apples, pears, blueberries) or tart (lemons, limes, cranberries) taste or flavor. They are mostly consumed as snacks, desserts, or a sweet side dish to a meal. They can also be eaten as; Fresh Canned Frozen   Dried/Dehydrated QUESTION : How do you love to eat your fruits? Do you like them fresh, canned, frozen or dried? Let's gist in the comment section😃 RECOMMENDATIONS As part of the World Health Organization (WHO) Recommendations, fruits should be taken wholly than consuming them as juices so as to derive all the nutrients it provides for our body. "As part of a healthy diet low in fat, sugars and sodium, WHO suggests consuming more than 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day to improve overall health and reduce the risk of certain NCDs (Non-Communicable Disea...

  LET'S TALK ABOUT WATER What keeps you hydrated? Water or a Drink? A ccording to the American Heart Association, the best thing to drink is water when one is dehydrated. Though s ome foods can be a source of water, such as fruits and vegetables, it is  healthier to drink water whiles eating a healthy snack like orange slices, bananas or a small handful of unsalted nuts. Avoid fruit juices or sugary drinks, such as soda. They can be hard on your stomach if you’re dehydrated. It’s also best to avoid drinks containing caffeine, which acts as a diuretic and causes you to lose more fluids.   Thirst isn’t the best indicator that you need to drink. If you get thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. The easiest thing to do is pay attention to the color of your urine. Pale and clear means you’re well hydrated. If it’s dark, drink more fluids. BENEFITS OF HYDRATION Proper hydration is essential for health and optimum performance. After water, i believe our greatest need as humans...

MEET ME! I am a Dietitian. I am a health professional who uses my knowledge in food and nutrition to not only counsel both healthy and unhealthy individuals about their nutritional well-being and healthy eating, but I also treat diet-related diseases using medical nutrition therapy. As a dietitian, I am  a licensed professional who mostly works in a clinical setting, and as such, is regulated by a professional body. Furthermore, as a dietitian, I must have completed about 1600 hours of internship in a clinical environment, before I could acquire a license to operate. Finally, I am dietitian because I engage in continuous professional development (CPD) by taking approved courses occasionally, to upgrade my nutrition-based knowledge, as well as renew their professional license. So yes! I am a dietitian and you can trust me with your diet needs and achieve greater healthier results as we go through this diet blog together. Do you want; Weight management Customized meal plan Family...