Megan Pentz-Kluyts Dietitian RD - SA & Associates

Megan Pentz-Kluyts Dietitian RD - SA & Associates Talking simply about nutrition and food. Turning knowledge into action - one step at a time.

Humbled, at this opportunity, thank you! Kiara Health I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Kiara Health for ge...
12/06/2026

Humbled, at this opportunity, thank you! Kiara Health

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Kiara Health for generously sponsoring me and enabling me to complete the 'Foundation Course in Diabetes Care for Healthcare Professionals'. Your support has made it possible for me to deepen my knowledge and strengthen my skills as a healthcare professional, equipping me to provide more effective, patient centred care.

This opportunity has not only enriched my professional expertise but also empowered me to contribute meaningfully to the broader community. The insights gained will help me advocate for improved nutrition equity, enhance patient education, and foster stronger partnerships in diabetes care.

Your investment in my development reflects a commendable commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting professionals who strive to make a difference. I am truly honoured to have been chosen as a beneficiary of your sponsorship.

Please accept my heartfelt appreciation for your confidence in me. I look forward to applying the knowledge gained to serve patients and communities with excellence.

I am now a Dietitian & Diabetes Educator.

To all my incredible nursing colleagues & friends- thank you!
13/05/2026

To all my incredible nursing colleagues & friends- thank you!

Happy Monday!The people who seem "obsessed" with their goals aren't white-knuckling their way through every single day. ...
13/04/2026

Happy Monday!

The people who seem "obsessed" with their goals aren't white-knuckling their way through every single day. They built a pattern.

Here's what the research shows: when a behavior gets repeated consistently enough, your non-conscious mind takes over the process. The decision-making that once felt like effort starts running on a different track. What looked like relentless discipline from the outside becomes something closer to just how they operate. 🔧

What looks like obsession is a pattern someone built through enough repetition that it no longer costs them what it once did.

You're building that today. Every Monday you show up is another deposit into the pattern.
Make the deposit. 💪

If this is someone else's Monday reminder too, pass it on.

We'll be diving into sugar management with kids! 🍫
07/04/2026

We'll be diving into sugar management with kids! 🍫

11/03/2026

Join us as we talk about how to keep your gut healthy when traveling!

The 10 minutes after you eat matter more than most workoutsNot because of calories, not because of weightBut because of ...
20/01/2026

The 10 minutes after you eat matter more than most workouts

Not because of calories, not because of weight
But because of 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘨𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘦

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦
A 2025 study in 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 found:
↳ A 10-minute walk after eating reduced peak glucose
↳ Timing mattered: sooner was better

Across multiple studies, show:
↳ Benefits in healthy adults, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes
↳ Three 15-minute post-meal walks matched one 45-minute walk
↳ Especially effective after dinner

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪.𝗔.𝗟.𝗞 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞

𝗪 — 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 ~𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Start moving soon after finishing the meal.

𝗔 — 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲
Light walking is enough. No sweating required.

𝗟 — 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 𝟭𝟬–𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Ten minutes consistently moves the needle.

𝗞 — 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁
Timing can rival longer workouts for glucose control.

(Dr Tim Patel)

Does Sugar Feed Cancer?The belief that white sugar in the diet somehow “feeds” cancer is very common, but the truth is m...
20/01/2026

Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
The belief that white sugar in the diet somehow “feeds” cancer is very common, but the truth is more complicated. All cells, including cancer cells, in the body use sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream for fuel. Glucose is the primary fuel for our bodies and our brains. Blood glucose comes from foods containing carbohydrates, including healthful fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. When there is not enough carbohydrate in the diet, some glucose is even produced by the body from protein-containing foods through a special process.

The connection between sugar and cancer is indirect. Eating a lot of high-sugar foods may mean more calories in your diet than you need, which can lead to excess weight and body fat. It is excess body fat that has been convincingly linked to greater risk of several types of cancer. Highly refined foods and foods with added sugars, such as sugary drinks and sweets, are also low in fibre and low in nutrients. They add little to the diet except calories. These foods may also increase insulin resistance, and this has been linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and overweight and obesity.

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