Lavanya Sunassy-Pather Dietitian

It is always a pleasure to educate the youth about importance of good nutrition and the need for Self-care.

Today, we live in a society flooded with fast-food outlets, ultra-processed foods and an overload of nutritional myths.

Understanding how nutrition can help our body and mind is crucial.
And most importantly, having access to the "Right Information" is a priority.

Thank you for this amazing opportunity.

One of my favourite afternoon snacks is unsweetened greek yoghurt with pumpkin seeds and frozen raspberries.

Ingredients:
125g unsweetened greek yoghurt
1 date
1tsp pumpkin seeds
Frozen raspberries

I add 1 date, chopped in small pieces to add some natural sweetness.

This snack not only keeps you full, but also provides your daily dose of probiotics and prebiotics for your gut health, zinc and fibres from pumpkin seeds, magnesium from dates, vitamins and antioxydants from the berries.

You can use any natural or frozen fruit of your choice: banana, papaya, apple, grapes, kiwi.

What's your healthy afternoon snack?

It was a pleasure to deliver a talk to the students of a private school.

I enjoyed the response and the interest the students showed towards adopting a healthier lifestyle.

The session was very interactive, filled with laughter, fun and exchange of information.

I strongly encourage young girls and boys to adopt healthy eating habits, exercise regularly, have sufficient sleep and decrease screen time.

For teenagers, both their physical health and their mental health are equally important.

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Happy Mother's Day to all the mums.

Always tell yourself that you are doing your best.

And do not forget that your health is equally important.

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Hey everyone,

I won two bronze medals at the recent JKA Mauritius Cup. It was a moment of contentment, not for the medals, but for all the effort and the journey it took to get there.

As a Dietitian, I've always believed in and educated my patients about the power of nourishing the body. But, as a karate practitioner, I've learned the importance of challenging it, too. It's about finding that perfect balance between pushing your limits and taking care of yourself.

These medals are a testament to what we can achieve when we are deeply committed to our personal growth. Whether it's karate, another sport, or any form of physical activity, the key is to start, commit, and enjoy the journey.

So, to all of you thinking about picking up a new sport or reigniting an old passion, my message is simple: Go for it!

🥋💪 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞; 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫. 𝐖𝐡𝐨'𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞?

Last week I had a post about sweet potatoes.

And I thank you all for the response.

Yes, sweet potatoes are indeed healthy. They contain B vitamins, soluble fibres, magnesium, zinc and complex carbohydrates.

Sweet potatoes are recommended for diabetics and can be used instead of rice or bread.

For all those who wanted to know if orange sweet potatoes are available in Mauritius.
Yes they are.

I got mine from the market.
They are also available at specialised food stores.

My go to recipe:
Baked sweet potatoes with fresh thyme, chopped garlic and olive oil.
( no added salt)

A simple healthy lunch put together within minutes.

Wholewheat Sourdough toast with tuna, poached eggs and some leftover avocado.
Accompanied by boiled sweet potato and a green salad.

What's your opinion about sweet potatoes? Are they healthy?
Share your views.

Did you know that you could bake your pancakes?

Yes, baked pancakes are so simple and time saving.

Prepare your regular pancake batter, add some fresh fruits for more vitamins and fibres, pour the batter into a cake tin or muffin moulds and allow to bake until cooked.

So the next time your kids want pancakes on a Sunday morning, bake them. It saves you time from flipping over pancakes and standing for hours. And the whole family can enjoy them.

My advice: avoid adding sugar to pancake batter. Instead use fruits like banana, blueberries, apples for some natural flavour and sweetness.


Sunassy-Pather Dietitian

🌟 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌟

Theme: “Keeping up with Your New Year’s Resolution” 🎯

After an enlightening group session last Tuesday with the enthusiastic participants, I’m thrilled to announce a 2nd session on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. 📅

🚀 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! Only 4 spots are up for grabs. 🚀

📣 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: https://forms.gle/D1bBSJxskTGc1hHB6

Who: Professionals aged 30 and above 👔
Where: Wellthy Hub, Celicourt Antelme Street, Curepipe 📍
When: Tuesday, 20 February 2024, from 6 PM to 8:30 PM ⏰

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your mindset and keep your New Year’s resolutions on track! 🌈

Meal Prep to Eat Healthy Amidst a Busy Schedule

Meal prep is something I definitely follow to ensure my family and I eat healthy meals.

I usually meal prep on weekends and this allows me more time to focus on work and my kids during the week.

Meal prep involves planning, preparing, and portioning your meals in advance, typically for a week at a time.

Benefits of meal prep:
1.Helps you save time during the week
2.Portion Control: when busy and stressed, we often overeat or indulge in high calorie snacks. Meal prep allows you to control portion sizes, which is crucial for maintaining a balanced diet.
3.Include healthy ingredients in your daily meals. When you prepare your meals in advance, you have complete control over the ingredients you use.
4.Cost control: Eating out or ordering takeout regularly can take a toll on your monthly budget.
5.Improved Health Outcomes: Consistently eating healthy meals through meal prep can help manage weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, increase energy levels, and enhance overall well-being.

My Meal prep usually involves:
1.Grains: Quinoa and Brown rice
2.Proteins: Tuna salad/ grilled fish/ roast chicken/sauté chicken/ beans and pulse/ (vegetarians can opt for grilled Teokon or paneer)
3.Vegetables: I used an array of colourful vegetables to increase my intake of antioxidants, dietary fibres, vitamins and make my meals more appetizing.

All you have to do is assemble the various ingredients in the right portions to have a wholesome meal.


Sunassy-Pather Dietitian

📻✨ Hey everyone! I will be live on TOP FM 🎤 this Monday morning at 10:15 AM, talking about Weight-Loss Diets and Intermittent Fasting. 🤰🩸

Join me on TOP FM to ask any questions you have on the theme.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

Your aspiration to improve the world starts with your personal transformation. It's easy to observe the world's flaws and the shortcomings in others, but are you prepared to implement the profound changes you expect from others within yourself?

As we step into a new year, reflect on the actions you have pledged to undertake for your own profound development.

Are you fully engaged in making these changes happen? What is holding you back?
In which areas of your life are you not showing up fully to attain the happiness and harmonious life you’ve been longing for?

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭? 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 12-Week 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰!

“Kick off the New Year with a promise to yourself: Elevate your health by transforming your eating habits

This Programme will help you manage your diet amidst a hectic lifestyle, and lose weight in a sustainable manner.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟?

• 1 Initial 60-min Individual Consultation
• 4 Follow-Up Consultations
• 5 Body Composition Analyses
• 3 Personalised Meal Plans
• 1 Shopping List
• Recipe Sheet
• Work-out Guide
• WhatsApp Support between Sessions (conditions apply)

For more info or to book your spot, Click "Send Message" or Call Us on 5928 7818.

🎄✨ As we celebrate this festive season, I wish to extend my warmest wishes to each of you for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🥳🎉

This year, let's reflect on something important: We often spend generously but rarely invest enough in our own health and well-being. 🤔💚

So, as we step into 2024, let's make a promise to ourselves: It's time to prioritise our health and happiness. Let's nurture our bodies, minds, and souls with the care they truly deserve. 🌟🥗

Here's to a year of great health, joy, and delicious, nutritious choices! 🍇🍏🥑

Merry Christmas, and cheers to a self-loving and health-focused 2024! 🎊🍾

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