SJMC Nutrition and Dietary Department

14/02/2023

Do your part, care for your heart! 🍎

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

11/04/2022

07/10/2021

High uric acid levels–one of the common health concerns that I hear from clients. While people simply want to target to bring it down to normal levels, the most important thing to understand is WHY it becomes elevated.

Factors commonly looked into is the amount and frequency of intake of purine-rich foods. Some examples are organ meats, certain fish types, high intake of animal proteins, etc. Note that animal proteins are more associated with hyperuricemia and gout flare-ups than plant-based proteins. Also avoid simple sugars esp. high fructose corn syrup-containing foods.

Its metabolism in the body and excretion of uric acid are factors, as affected by alcohol and fat intake, as well as coverage of detoxification support nutrients, including optimal hydration.

However, such restrictions may only be part of the solution. Note that high uric acid level is also a sign of oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. You might be forgetting the nutrients to add more to your diet to counter these mechanisms. Some examples are:

Vit C: guava, kiwi, strawberries, citrus fruits, bell pepper, broccoli, papaya, etc.
Vit E: avocado, almonds, sunflower/sunflower oil, spinach
Flavonoids: tea (green tea, chamomile, etc.), citrus fruits, cucumbers, grapes, cherries, tomatoes, celery, spinach, broccoli, carrots, olive oil, tofum etc.
Quercitin (type of flavonoid): apples, berries, onions, leeks, shallots, grapes, dill, capers, etc.
Polyphenols: berries, cherries, flaxseed, olives, pure cacao, natural herbs and spices (oregano, parsley, rosemary, etc.)
Catechin: green tea or matcha
Curcumin: turmeric
Probiotics: low sugar yoghurt, coconut yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, etc.

There are other promising specific nutrients are NAC (cysteine) and L-arginine, both of which are amino acids found in a variety of protein sources. Also support your diet with more anti-oxidant nutrients like Vit A, Vit D, zinc, selenium, etc. with a well-balanced diet with variety and amounts/proportions that are individually appropriate.

Ref: Roumeliotis S, Roumeliotis A, Dounousi E, Eleftheriadis T, Liakopoulos V. Dietary Antioxidant Supplements and Uric Acid in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review. Nutrients. 2019;11(8):1911. Published 2019 Aug 15. doi:10.3390/nu11081911

28/07/2021

Hi! Sharing this Pinggang Pinoy Guide of DOST-FNRI for pregnant (and lactating mothers) in relation to the NNC Nutrition Campaign, "Kumain ng sapat para tamang weight gain ang katapat." The aim is to reduce the number of low birth-weight babies and child stunting in the Philippines.

Mga mommies take note of this food guide below for a better selection of healthy foods that will benefit you and your baby.
Note: Always observe the proper serving size of the foods you eat.

"Through the quantity and quality of what a pregnant woman eats, she provides the nourishment necessary to begin and maintain the growth and development of her fetus. "

Hence, proper nourishment both in pregnancy and lactating women is greatly important to prevent malnutrition and or nutrient deficiencies.

HOW TO FILL UP YOUR PLATE

Pinggang Pinoy for Pregnant and Lactating Women consists of:

GO
Rice & Alternatives
Any of the following:
1 ½ cups of cooked rice
6 pieces of small Pandesal
6 slices of small loaf bread
1 ½ cups of cooked noodles (ex. pansit)
1 ½ medium pieces of root crop (ex. kamote)

GROW
Fish & Alternatives
2 pieces medium variety of fish (ex. galunggong)
3 slices of large variety of fish (ex. bangus)
2 pieces of medium chicken leg
3 servings of lean meat, 30g each (ex. chicken, pork, beef)
3 pieces of tokwa, 6 x 6 x 2 cm each
1 piece of small chicken egg and 1-2 pieces of any food items mentioned above.

GLOW Vegetables
1- 1 ½ cups of cooked vegetables (ex. Malunggay, saluyot, gabi leaves, talinum, amplaya, kalabasa, carrots, sitaw)

GLOW Fruits
1 medium size fruit (ex. saging, dalanghita manga)
1 slice of big fruit (ex. papaya, pinya, pakwan)

Source: DOST-FNRI

27/07/2021

Hi mga mommies! For Nutrition Counseling kindly visit this link https://surveyheart.com/form/60fba91a257c2c6100a7356c (Prenatal Diet and Nutrition Questionnaire)
and fill out the following details for Prenatal Diet and Nutritional Assessment

NOTE: Pregnancy Nutrition Guide will be send your gmail/email upon filling out the Prenatal Questionnaire

Thank you!

This questionnaire is designed for pregnant women to complete in conjunction with her healthcare provider in order to assess whether nutritional intake is sufficient and provide a basis for a medical device where changes need to be made (if applicable).

07/02/2021

A healthy reminder from the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) by FNRI-DOST

"Eat a variety of foods everyday to get the nutrients needed by the body."

05/02/2021

HAPPY HEART MONTH!

Here are some healthy heart tips for everyone! Be physically active and eat a heart-healthy diet. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces blood sugar level and helps your body control stress and manage your weight. Maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Start doing what you can, your heart matters!

Let's always keep a healthy heart beat! ❤️

11/06/2020

Your SJMC Nutritionist Dietitians are all geared up and ready for duty, rain or shine. For our In and Out patients Dietary Counseling, you may reach us through this page or you may drop by at Nutrition and Dietary Section. Please be guided for our Dietary Counseling schedules that was posted earlier. Thank you and keep safe! 😊

10/06/2020

Good nutrition is one of the key to a healthy lifestyle. Improving your health means keeping a well-balanced diet. Looking forward to patient's nourishment, Nutrition and Dietary Department is providing a free nutrition counseling to San Juan Medical Center in/outpatients, attending to their nutritional needs. Given are the sets of schedule below where you can freely talk to us with your concerns.Thank you! 😊