Ivan Zapanta, RND, MD - Medical Nutrition Specialist

26/08/2026

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨. 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧! 🇵🇭❤️💚🍎

The 3rd Sports Nutrition Summit may be over, but the conversations, connections, and ideas continue.

To everyone who joined us—nutrition professionals, physicians, sports scientists, coaches, researchers, students, athletes, and sports nutrition enthusiasts—thank you for being part of this milestone!

From the lab to the field, you helped make the theme come alive: bringing science closer to practice and keeping the athlete at the center of the conversation.

A huge THANK YOU to our speakers, guests, research presenters, partners, volunteers, organizers, and most especially, everyone who showed up and contributed to the community. 🙌

Now, we want to hear from YOU:

❓ Were you there?
🧠 What was your biggest takeaway?
🎤 Which session or speaker stood out to you the most?
📸 What was your favorite Summit moment?

Share your thoughts in the comments and tag someone you met or learned from at the Summit!

Let’s keep the conversation going. From Lab to Field, together!

22/08/2026

19/08/2026

The Philippine Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (PhilSPEN), in collaboration with the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), proudly presents the first ESPEN ICU Symposium to be held in Asia as part of this year’s annual convention.

Join us for the 18th PHILSPEN Annual Convention, featuring an exceptional scientific program focused on medical nutrition therapy, nutrition support, and critical care nutrition.

This year’s theme is:
“NUTRImorphosis: From Traditional to Transformational Nutrition Practice”

📅 November 25–27, 2026
📍 Novotel Manila, Araneta City

Be part of this milestone in medical nutrition and critical care.
Register now and be part of the ESPEN ICU Symposium in Asia!

For inquiries and registration:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0943 219 9236 | 0922 290 5260

13/08/2026

There has been a lot of noise in social media about fruits being bad for health. I understand why it gets traction. Simple rules are easy to remember and easy to share.

But simple rules leave out a lot of patients.

Here's what I tell mine: context is everything.

A patient with well-controlled diabetes who eats a small serving of papaya with a fiber-rich meal is in a completely different situation from a patient whose fasting blood sugar is 250 and drinks fruit juice every morning. Treating them both with the same blanket rule does one of them a disservice.

What actually matters: the type of fruit, the portion, the timing, the fiber content, what's eaten alongside it, and the individual patient in front of you.

Berries, guava, apples, and pears carry a lower glycemic impact compared to ripe mangoes eaten on their own. But even higher-sugar fruits can fit into a well-structured diet for a patient who is otherwise in good control.

A patient with an HbA1c of 6.2 and a patient with an HbA1c of 10 are not living in the same metabolic reality. Diabetes nutrition should reflect that.

Some patients can eat fruits with very little restriction. Some need to watch portions carefully. Very few need to eliminate them entirely. The answer depends on the person, not the fruit.

"It depends" is not a weak answer. In nutrition medicine, it's usually the most honest one. Every person is in fact, unique!

If you have diabetes and you're unsure what your diet should look like, please consult your doctor and a registered dietitian for a nutrition plan built around you specifically. That's exactly the kind of care you deserve.

03/08/2026

02/08/2026

Happy Nutrition Month! July was a full one. 🌿
This year's theme: Nutrisyon at Kalikasan ating Pangalagaan

That connection felt sharpest at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Society of the Philippines convention, where I spoke about ultraprocessed food. Because the damage these foods do goes beyond what shows up on a lab result. The industrial systems that produce, package, and ship them are quietly taking a toll on the environment too.

When we choose real, whole food, we're not just choosing better nutrition. We're choosing a food system that takes less from the earth.

Eating well and caring for the planet aren't separate conversations. They never were.

That was the thread I carried through nutrition month activities across my hospitals this July, alongside diabetes awareness talks that made the month even fuller.

Grateful to every institution that opened their doors. One room at a time, the conversation grows. 🙏

02/08/2026

Nutrition Month might be ending, pero ang healthy choices? Tuloy-tuloy lang! 💚

Sa bawat masustansyang pagkain at bawat magandang habit, unti-unti nating nabubuo ang mas magandang lifestyle para sa ating sarili at pamilya. Hindi lang ngayong buwan, kundi araw-araw, piliin nating unahin ang ating kalusugan.

Kasama ninyo ang Metro Antipolo Hospital sa bawat hakbang. Ready for You, Ready for Life!

For Dietary concerns, you may reach us at:
📞 (02) 8722-3208 loc 1024
📞 0920-988-4615

25/07/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝!
𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧...𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐳 - 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐨! 🥇

We're proud to officially welcome Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo as one of the featured speakers at the 3rd Sports Nutrition Summit!

As the Philippines' first-ever Olympic Gold Medalist, Hidilyn's journey is a testament to the power of discipline, resilience, and a science-driven approach to performance. Hear firsthand how nutrition, training, and the right support system contributed to reaching the pinnacle of sport.

Join leading experts in sports nutrition, sports science, and clinical practice as we explore evidence-based strategies that translate research into real-world athlete success.

📅 August 21, 2026
📍 SMX Convention Center, Pasay
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the greatest athletes in Philippine sports history.

🎟️ Register now and secure your seat before slots fill up!:
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/YWiJiMMGf9k8Jkvz8

Note: This summit is a CPD provider for registered nutrionist-dietitians!

23/07/2026

Naiisip mo rin ba kung anong masusustansya at masasarap na recipe ang puwedeng iluto para sa’yo o mahal natin sa buhay na may diabetes? 🤔

Ngayong 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠, ipinapaalala natin na ang pag-iingat sa blood sugar level ay hindi nangangahulugang kailangang maging matabang o malungkot ang ating mga pagkain! 😋

Sa ating , mag-ala fiesta sa lamesa nang walang alinlangan! 🍽️