Point Of Touch-POT Nutrition & Health Services

27/04/2021

10/11/2020

Choose fruit as your snack.
Most high energy snacks like doughnuts and cakes provide only energy while fruits provide natural sugars along with vitamins that help boost the body's immunity. Fruits also contain fiber which helps you prevent constipation.

Learn about fruit selection for diabetics by consulting a Dietitian at AAR CITY CENTRE CLINIC ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS.
Regis Dietitian

26/10/2020

Overcoming Emotional and Stress Eating
Time: Oct 30, 2020 06:30 PM Africa/Kampala

Join Zoom Meeting hosted by Rotaract Bweyogere
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8353005650?pwd=QS9LWUQyWlVpZm5NbkpvTUNpbDU0UT09

Meeting ID: 835 300 5650
Passcode: destadia10

21/10/2020

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/integrating-tradition-and-technology-fermented-foods-maternal-nutrition

Integrating Tradition and Technology for Fermented Foods for Maternal NutritionTHE OPPORTUNITY Embracing the tradition of microbial fermentation to transform locally available foods into naturally vitamin-fortified, toxin-free, flavorful, and shelf-stable products could empower local communities to....

15/10/2020

For so long information on nutrition has been missing especially here in Uganda which has caused alot of controversies in the field of nutrition. But I guess it is never to late.

My colleague and friend has risen to the challenge and is bringing us nutrition information on differently abled children very soon in her book DIFFERENTLY ABLED NUTRITION. Be on the look out.

10/08/2020

Diet is the greatest modifiable risk factor highly capable of contributing to the reduction of premature deaths caused by non communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension etc. Diet not only plays a role in prevention of the same, but also in improving overall health by preventing or delaying nutrition or condition relatedcomplications.

However, we must also acknowledge that one shoe size doesn't fit all. The needs of individuals with similar concerns and even similar conditions may differ thus the need for individualised diet management.

Our nutritionists/dietitians are available to guide you into making informed decisions regarding the steps to take towards your better overall health. The decision you make now has an impact on whether you and I are part of reducing deaths attributed to NCDs or not.

06/08/2020

Breastfeed your child exclusively for 6 months.
If you have to return to work at 3months, learn how to Eexpress milk for your baby before the end of your maternal leave.

If you need breastfeeding guidance please share your contact in my inbox.

21/07/2020

Heart Health Diet Tip
Use natural spices and herbs such as rosemary, thyme, turmeric and garlic to make food tasty without adding excess salt.
Reducing sodium (salt) in your diet helps maintain a healthy blood pressure.

👩🏾‍⚕️more reading;

https://pointoftouchnutrition.com/2019/09/16/keep-the-salt-shaker-away/