Dr Sandeep Sattur
About Me
Dr Sandeep Sattur
Dietitian
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms through the use of a specifically tailored diet devised and monitored by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). The therapy aims at fixing nutritional deficiencies and promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle.
MNT involves an in-depth review of what you eat and your eating habits, a thorough review of your nutritional health, and a personalized nutrition treatment plan. It usually includes:
1. Nutrition Assessment: The dietitian reviews your medical history, dietary habits, lifestyle, and more to identify nutritional deficiencies or areas of improvement.
2. Nutrition Diagnosis: Based on the assessment, the dietitian will diagnose any nutrition-related problems you may have.
3. Nutrition Intervention: The dietitian creates a personalized eating plan that addresses your nutritional needs and includes education, meal planning, and lifestyle counseling.
4. Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation: Your progress is regularly monitored and your plan is adjusted as needed.
MNT can be used to manage a wide variety of health conditions including, but not limited to:
- Diabetes
- Heart diseases
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Celiac disease
- Certain types of cancer
- Obesity and weight management issues
- Digestive disorders
- Food allergies and intolerances
MNT should be conducted by a registered dietitian or a professional healthcare provider specializing in dietary and nutritional aspects. If you're considering MNT, it's important to consult with your doctor or a dietitian to ensure the therapy aligns with your overall treatment plan and health goals.
MEAL PLANNING
Meal planning is the process of thinking through and organizing your meals ahead of time. It can range from planning dinner for the week to planning breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an entire month or longer. Here are some steps to help with meal planning:
1. Evaluate Your Schedule: Look at your week ahead and identify how many meals you'll need, considering your schedule and when you'll have time to cook.
2. Choose Your Recipes: Decide on which recipes you'd like to prepare. Consider using recipes that can be prepared in large batches and can provide leftovers for additional meals. Also, try to choose recipes that share ingredients to minimize waste and cost.
3. Make a Shopping List: Once you've decided on your recipes, create a shopping list of the ingredients you'll need. Organize your list by grocery store sections (produce, meats, dairy, etc.) for a smoother shopping experience.
4. Shop for Ingredients: Go grocery shopping for everything you'll need for the week.
5. Prep Your Meals: Depending on your schedule, you may choose to prepare all your meals at once, or prepare the components of your meals to make cooking faster on busy nights. This could include washing and chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, or cooking whole grains.
6. Store Your Meals Properly: Use quality containers to store your prepped meals or ingredients. Make sure to store items in the right place (pantry, fridge, or freezer) to maximize their freshness.
7. Enjoy Stress-Free Meals: With everything prepped and planned, you can enjoy your meals without the usual stress and hassle.
Meal planning has several benefits: -
- Saves Time and Reduces Stress: When your meals for the week are planned out, you don't have to spend time each day deciding what to cook.
- Promotes Healthy Eating: When you plan your meals, you can ensure they are balanced and nutritious.
- Saves Money: Meal planning reduces impulse buys and take-out, and allows you to buy in bulk and use all your ingredients.
- Reduces Food Waste: By planning how to use all the ingredients you buy, you can significantly reduce food waste.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
Nutritional counseling is a type of assessment in which a health professional, usually a registered dietitian, works with an individual to assess his or her dietary intake and identify areas where change is needed. Nutritional counseling can be beneficial for individuals with various health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, or those undergoing treatment for cancer. It can also be helpful for people with food allergies or intolerances, women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, and athletes.
The goal of nutritional counseling is to help individuals make and maintain dietary changes. For example, a dietitian might help a patient with diabetes to select foods that keep blood sugar levels more stable. They might also educate a patient about how to read and understand food labels, manage portion sizes, or plan meals and snacks.
A typical nutritional counseling session might involve: -
- An assessment of the individual's nutritional needs based on their health goals, lifestyle, and preferences.
- An evaluation of the individual's current diet.
- Guidance on an appropriate meal plan, including portion sizes, food groupings, and nutritional content.
- Providing education on how to stick with the meal plan and make appropriate choices.
- Strategies for maintaining the changes, including dealing with obstacles like dining out or holiday meals.
- Follow-up sessions to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to the meal plan.