The Power of Meal Planning and Prepping: A Key to Successful Health Transformation

Meal Planning Key to Health Transformation

Introduction: Welcome to Diet Yumm, where we believe that a well-planned diet can truly transform your health and well-being. As a professional dietitian, I have had the privilege of working with numerous clients who struggle with implementing the suggestions provided by health professionals. Through my experience, I have discovered that meal planning and prepping are […]

The Gut Guide: The digestive system part B 

To build on our understanding of how the digestive system works—its intricate network of organs and enzymes working in harmony—it’s equally important to recognise when this system is out of balance. The gut mirrors what we put into our bodies, and when it’s not functioning well, it sends clear signals that it needs support, and […]

Navigating Healthy Choices on a Cruise: A Guide for Diabetics

As the cruise season approaches, many eagerly anticipate the joy of sailing the open seas, exploring new destinations, and indulging in all the delights a cruise offers. But for those managing diabetes, staying mindful of your health is essential while still enjoying the experience. With a bit of planning and some smart choices, you can […]

The Gut Guide: The digestive system part A 

Hey, ever wondered how does the body manage to provide us with the nutrients from the food we eat? Let me help you take you through this journey of ingestion (food intake), digestion (food breakdown), absorption (nutrient absorption), assimilation (nutrient transport) and egestion (removal of waste).  The digestive system has two main parts: the gastrointestinal […]

Heartbeat Chronicles– The Cardiac System 

Did you know your heart is the size of your fist!  The heart, like the body’s engine, pumps blood through arteries, capillaries, and veins to keep everything running smoothly. Arteries, the express lanes, carry blood away from the heart under high pressure, with the aorta being the largest and toughest. Arteries branch into smaller arterioles, […]

Lung Insights- Nutrition Support for the Respiratory system

Right nutrition for the Lungs

Did you know, your lungs do more than just breathe—they’re also a powerful detox system for your body. With every breath, they help eliminate toxins and pollutants, keeping your system clean and balanced. Image 1: iStock- Human Lung Infographic The lungs are an important part of the respiratory system. The lungs are present in the […]

Body’s own butterfly: The Thyroid Gland 

Thyroid health and nutrition

Did you know, your body has an in-built butterfly, it is a gland that controls and manages many functions of the body! Let’s dive in and know more. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located just below the voice box. It is a major endocrine gland responsible for producing hormones that regulate key […]

Fueling Cognition: How Nutrition can Support Dementia Care

Dementia and Nutrition

Have you heard of the term Cognitive Impairment? How often do you think about nutrition and cognitive function?  Neurodegenerative disorders are characterised by the gradual loss of specific groups of messenger nerves over time. Dementia steadily targets and destroys particular areas of the brain. This slow and progressive decline makes these conditions tough to manage, […]

Beyond BMI: Explaining the new diagnostic criteria and classification of obesity

The redefinition and classification of obesity introduced by the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission marks a groundbreaking shift in how this complex condition is understood and addressed. Moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI), this new framework highlights obesity as a chronic, systemic disease while offering a nuanced, clinically relevant perspective. As […]

The Brain Food: Eat Smart, Age Healthy

How to eat right to protect the brain

Have you heard of brain-building foods?  Do you make sure to fuel your brain with enough nourishing foods, or do you sometimes find yourself feeling a bit cloudy? It has been long observed and noted that specific nutrients can regulate your brain structure, mood and cognitive functioning. It might seem super fascinating, that even the […]