Dr Sunjay Paul
@drsunjaypaul.bsky.social
GP | Medical School Lecturer | Learning Technologist | YouTuber
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Sharing: Health Education (for the health conscious)
Medical Education (for the Med students)
AI Tools for Educators!
Passions: Technology Enhanced Learning, Graphic Design
Sharing: Health Education (for the health conscious)
Medical Education (for the Med students)
AI Tools for Educators!
6. Calorie counting isn’t the enemy, but it’s not the whole story.
Health isn’t about numbers—it’s about nourishing your body and creating habits you can maintain for life.
Do you count calories? Or have you ditched the app? Share your experience below 👇
Health isn’t about numbers—it’s about nourishing your body and creating habits you can maintain for life.
Do you count calories? Or have you ditched the app? Share your experience below 👇
December 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
6. Calorie counting isn’t the enemy, but it’s not the whole story.
Health isn’t about numbers—it’s about nourishing your body and creating habits you can maintain for life.
Do you count calories? Or have you ditched the app? Share your experience below 👇
Health isn’t about numbers—it’s about nourishing your body and creating habits you can maintain for life.
Do you count calories? Or have you ditched the app? Share your experience below 👇
5. So, what’s the alternative?
Focus on nutrient-dense foods (whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, veggies).
Prioritise portion awareness, not perfection.
Listen to hunger and fullness cues.
Build sustainable habits—not restrictive ones.
Focus on nutrient-dense foods (whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, veggies).
Prioritise portion awareness, not perfection.
Listen to hunger and fullness cues.
Build sustainable habits—not restrictive ones.
December 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
5. So, what’s the alternative?
Focus on nutrient-dense foods (whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, veggies).
Prioritise portion awareness, not perfection.
Listen to hunger and fullness cues.
Build sustainable habits—not restrictive ones.
Focus on nutrient-dense foods (whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, veggies).
Prioritise portion awareness, not perfection.
Listen to hunger and fullness cues.
Build sustainable habits—not restrictive ones.
4. It can lead to obsession.
Constantly logging and calculating every bite can create an unhealthy relationship with food and add unnecessary stress.
Constantly logging and calculating every bite can create an unhealthy relationship with food and add unnecessary stress.
December 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
4. It can lead to obsession.
Constantly logging and calculating every bite can create an unhealthy relationship with food and add unnecessary stress.
Constantly logging and calculating every bite can create an unhealthy relationship with food and add unnecessary stress.
3. It’s hard to track accurately.
Food labels can be off by 20% or more.
Your own estimations are likely even less accurate.
Food labels can be off by 20% or more.
Your own estimations are likely even less accurate.
December 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
3. It’s hard to track accurately.
Food labels can be off by 20% or more.
Your own estimations are likely even less accurate.
Food labels can be off by 20% or more.
Your own estimations are likely even less accurate.
2. Not all calories are created equal.
100 calories of almonds ≠ 100 calories of soda.
The quality of your food impacts hunger, energy, and how your body processes those calories.
100 calories of almonds ≠ 100 calories of soda.
The quality of your food impacts hunger, energy, and how your body processes those calories.
December 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
2. Not all calories are created equal.
100 calories of almonds ≠ 100 calories of soda.
The quality of your food impacts hunger, energy, and how your body processes those calories.
100 calories of almonds ≠ 100 calories of soda.
The quality of your food impacts hunger, energy, and how your body processes those calories.
1. Your body isn’t a calculator 📱
Calories in vs. calories can make things simple and that is one of its benefits, but your metabolism is incredibly complex and is influenced by hormones, sleep, stress, and activity—not just food intake.
Calories in vs. calories can make things simple and that is one of its benefits, but your metabolism is incredibly complex and is influenced by hormones, sleep, stress, and activity—not just food intake.
December 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
1. Your body isn’t a calculator 📱
Calories in vs. calories can make things simple and that is one of its benefits, but your metabolism is incredibly complex and is influenced by hormones, sleep, stress, and activity—not just food intake.
Calories in vs. calories can make things simple and that is one of its benefits, but your metabolism is incredibly complex and is influenced by hormones, sleep, stress, and activity—not just food intake.
🤰Pregnant Women are also recommended to take Folic acid (in addition to Vitamin D) prior to conception. Check the recommended dose with your own doctor as some people (such as those with a high BMI) require more than the typical over-the-counter dose.
December 1, 2024 at 7:31 PM
🤰Pregnant Women are also recommended to take Folic acid (in addition to Vitamin D) prior to conception. Check the recommended dose with your own doctor as some people (such as those with a high BMI) require more than the typical over-the-counter dose.
☀️One Vitamin that is actually recommended for all adults in the UK is Vitamin D, which is inexpensive and available over-the-counter. Food such as Egg Yolks, Oily Fish, Red Meat and Mushrooms also contain this.
December 1, 2024 at 7:31 PM
☀️One Vitamin that is actually recommended for all adults in the UK is Vitamin D, which is inexpensive and available over-the-counter. Food such as Egg Yolks, Oily Fish, Red Meat and Mushrooms also contain this.
TL;DR: Multivitamins aren’t the magic pill they’re marketed to be. 🛑
Save your money, skip the hype, and eat real food instead. 🌱
What’s your take on multivitamins? Are they part of your daily routine? Let’s discuss 👇
Save your money, skip the hype, and eat real food instead. 🌱
What’s your take on multivitamins? Are they part of your daily routine? Let’s discuss 👇
December 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM
TL;DR: Multivitamins aren’t the magic pill they’re marketed to be. 🛑
Save your money, skip the hype, and eat real food instead. 🌱
What’s your take on multivitamins? Are they part of your daily routine? Let’s discuss 👇
Save your money, skip the hype, and eat real food instead. 🌱
What’s your take on multivitamins? Are they part of your daily routine? Let’s discuss 👇
The solution?
Focus on a nutrient-dense diet (think vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins).
If you have specific symptoms, speak to your doctor to see if a test is needed. Only take supplements for specific deficiencies diagnosed by a doctor. 6/7
Focus on a nutrient-dense diet (think vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins).
If you have specific symptoms, speak to your doctor to see if a test is needed. Only take supplements for specific deficiencies diagnosed by a doctor. 6/7
December 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM
The solution?
Focus on a nutrient-dense diet (think vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins).
If you have specific symptoms, speak to your doctor to see if a test is needed. Only take supplements for specific deficiencies diagnosed by a doctor. 6/7
Focus on a nutrient-dense diet (think vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins).
If you have specific symptoms, speak to your doctor to see if a test is needed. Only take supplements for specific deficiencies diagnosed by a doctor. 6/7
Too much of a good thing can harm you.
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) can build up in your body and (though uncommon) can theoretically lead to toxicity if overused. More does not necessarily mean better. 5/7
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) can build up in your body and (though uncommon) can theoretically lead to toxicity if overused. More does not necessarily mean better. 5/7
December 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Too much of a good thing can harm you.
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) can build up in your body and (though uncommon) can theoretically lead to toxicity if overused. More does not necessarily mean better. 5/7
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) can build up in your body and (though uncommon) can theoretically lead to toxicity if overused. More does not necessarily mean better. 5/7
They’re usually expensive gimmicks.
Your body excretes excess water-soluble vitamins (like B and C) through urine. You’re literally flushing your money away.
They’re also not considered medications but as food, so they’re not subject to strict research required to prove their effectiveness. 4/7
Your body excretes excess water-soluble vitamins (like B and C) through urine. You’re literally flushing your money away.
They’re also not considered medications but as food, so they’re not subject to strict research required to prove their effectiveness. 4/7
December 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM
They’re usually expensive gimmicks.
Your body excretes excess water-soluble vitamins (like B and C) through urine. You’re literally flushing your money away.
They’re also not considered medications but as food, so they’re not subject to strict research required to prove their effectiveness. 4/7
Your body excretes excess water-soluble vitamins (like B and C) through urine. You’re literally flushing your money away.
They’re also not considered medications but as food, so they’re not subject to strict research required to prove their effectiveness. 4/7
Your body absorbs nutrients better from food.
The vitamins in whole foods come with co-factors and nutrients that improve absorption—something pills can’t replicate. 3/7
The vitamins in whole foods come with co-factors and nutrients that improve absorption—something pills can’t replicate. 3/7
December 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Your body absorbs nutrients better from food.
The vitamins in whole foods come with co-factors and nutrients that improve absorption—something pills can’t replicate. 3/7
The vitamins in whole foods come with co-factors and nutrients that improve absorption—something pills can’t replicate. 3/7
2/7 They don’t reduce disease risk.
Multiple large-scale studies show no significant benefits of multivitamins in preventing chronic illnesses like heart disease or cancer.
Multiple large-scale studies show no significant benefits of multivitamins in preventing chronic illnesses like heart disease or cancer.
December 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM
2/7 They don’t reduce disease risk.
Multiple large-scale studies show no significant benefits of multivitamins in preventing chronic illnesses like heart disease or cancer.
Multiple large-scale studies show no significant benefits of multivitamins in preventing chronic illnesses like heart disease or cancer.
The Bioinitiative report was widely criticised: “It is not an objective and balanced reflection of the current state of scientific knowledge. It merely provides a set of views that are not consistent with the consensus of science, and it does not provide an analysis that is rigorous enough” ACRBR
November 30, 2024 at 9:11 AM
The Bioinitiative report was widely criticised: “It is not an objective and balanced reflection of the current state of scientific knowledge. It merely provides a set of views that are not consistent with the consensus of science, and it does not provide an analysis that is rigorous enough” ACRBR
6/6 🧠 Key Takeaway:
Phones are safe to use when it comes to radiation. The type of energy they emit is low-risk, and there’s no credible evidence linking them to harmful effects. Stay informed, stay safe! #ScienceNotMyths #HealthFacts
Phones are safe to use when it comes to radiation. The type of energy they emit is low-risk, and there’s no credible evidence linking them to harmful effects. Stay informed, stay safe! #ScienceNotMyths #HealthFacts
November 19, 2024 at 8:32 AM
6/6 🧠 Key Takeaway:
Phones are safe to use when it comes to radiation. The type of energy they emit is low-risk, and there’s no credible evidence linking them to harmful effects. Stay informed, stay safe! #ScienceNotMyths #HealthFacts
Phones are safe to use when it comes to radiation. The type of energy they emit is low-risk, and there’s no credible evidence linking them to harmful effects. Stay informed, stay safe! #ScienceNotMyths #HealthFacts
5/6 🛠️ Regulated Emission Levels:
Phones are subject to strict safety regulations. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits the amount of RF energy your body absorbs when using a phone. Manufacturers must ensure their devices operate well within safe SAR levels.
Phones are subject to strict safety regulations. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits the amount of RF energy your body absorbs when using a phone. Manufacturers must ensure their devices operate well within safe SAR levels.
November 19, 2024 at 8:32 AM
5/6 🛠️ Regulated Emission Levels:
Phones are subject to strict safety regulations. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits the amount of RF energy your body absorbs when using a phone. Manufacturers must ensure their devices operate well within safe SAR levels.
Phones are subject to strict safety regulations. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits the amount of RF energy your body absorbs when using a phone. Manufacturers must ensure their devices operate well within safe SAR levels.
4/6 🧪 Extensive Research:
Decades of research have looked into potential health risks of phone radiation. The World Health Organisation and FDA state that, to date, there’s no conclusive evidence linking cell phone use with adverse health effects, including cancer.
Decades of research have looked into potential health risks of phone radiation. The World Health Organisation and FDA state that, to date, there’s no conclusive evidence linking cell phone use with adverse health effects, including cancer.
November 19, 2024 at 8:32 AM
4/6 🧪 Extensive Research:
Decades of research have looked into potential health risks of phone radiation. The World Health Organisation and FDA state that, to date, there’s no conclusive evidence linking cell phone use with adverse health effects, including cancer.
Decades of research have looked into potential health risks of phone radiation. The World Health Organisation and FDA state that, to date, there’s no conclusive evidence linking cell phone use with adverse health effects, including cancer.
3/6 ⚡Low Energy
Some people hear radiation and think of ionising radiation (X-rays, gamma rays), which can cause tissue damage. But phones emit non-ionising, low-energy radiation which doesn’t penetrate deep into tissues. This means it doesn’t cause the cellular damage associated with cancer.
Some people hear radiation and think of ionising radiation (X-rays, gamma rays), which can cause tissue damage. But phones emit non-ionising, low-energy radiation which doesn’t penetrate deep into tissues. This means it doesn’t cause the cellular damage associated with cancer.
November 19, 2024 at 8:32 AM
3/6 ⚡Low Energy
Some people hear radiation and think of ionising radiation (X-rays, gamma rays), which can cause tissue damage. But phones emit non-ionising, low-energy radiation which doesn’t penetrate deep into tissues. This means it doesn’t cause the cellular damage associated with cancer.
Some people hear radiation and think of ionising radiation (X-rays, gamma rays), which can cause tissue damage. But phones emit non-ionising, low-energy radiation which doesn’t penetrate deep into tissues. This means it doesn’t cause the cellular damage associated with cancer.
2/6 📡 Non-Ionising Radiation:
Phones emit non-ionising radiation, which means it doesn’t have enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons or damage DNA in your cells. It’s the same type of non-harmful radiation that is emitted by microwaves, Wi-Fi, and visible light.
Phones emit non-ionising radiation, which means it doesn’t have enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons or damage DNA in your cells. It’s the same type of non-harmful radiation that is emitted by microwaves, Wi-Fi, and visible light.
November 19, 2024 at 8:32 AM
2/6 📡 Non-Ionising Radiation:
Phones emit non-ionising radiation, which means it doesn’t have enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons or damage DNA in your cells. It’s the same type of non-harmful radiation that is emitted by microwaves, Wi-Fi, and visible light.
Phones emit non-ionising radiation, which means it doesn’t have enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons or damage DNA in your cells. It’s the same type of non-harmful radiation that is emitted by microwaves, Wi-Fi, and visible light.