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Azize Nur Yildirim

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Ah-zee-zay | Dietitian | Ph.D. Candidate @UBC

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Eating Greek Salad during WW3

09.03.2026 04:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ChatGPT vs reality

03.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eating Caesar Salad during WW3

03.03.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Meet Egg | A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
Meet Egg | A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms YouTube video by GameofThrones

I never thought I'd have a male favourite character in GOT, let alone a Targaryen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNI...

28.02.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m just convinced that George R.R. Martin loves killing off all the honourable characters as quickly as possible, so we’re left watching the corrupt ones run the show for the rest of the series. #AKnightoftheSevenKingdoms

21.02.2026 06:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If I am waking up at 5 am for the Canada US hockey gold medal game on Sunday, we better win it.
(we = πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦)

21.02.2026 04:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a hockey theory based on very limited knowledge. When a team comes back from behind like Canada did today (down 2–0) and ties it by the third period (2–2), they’re more likely to score again and win 3–2.

20.02.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is smoking a cigar . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is smoking a cigar .

Me reading headlines comparing foods to cigarettes

13.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They do this often for exercise headlines too: "Sitting is the new smoking." No it is not. I am a PhD student and I sometimes sit 10 h a day, especially when working on my dissertation.

I don't think we need such ridiculous headlines to encourage a more active lifestyle.

13.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They did this with eggs in the past; now they're doing it with UPFs. Sensational headlines overshadow scientific nuance and erode trust in nutritional science.

13.02.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ultra-processed foods are mostly* harmful (for sure); they promote excessive energy intake, obesity, and increased risk of chronic disease.
However, this category also includes ONS for malnourished patients and many fortified foods targeted at vegans.
Foods should not be compared to cigarettes.

13.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You should call a spade a spade, and a child rapist a child rapist. If it makes you uncomfortable, you should really ask yourself why.

05.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Carlos Santana / Rob Thomas - Smooth 1999 Live Video
Carlos Santana / Rob Thomas - Smooth 1999 Live Video YouTube video by NEA ZIXNH

Needed something to get us moving today...
youtu.be/28E8WKZ614w?...

29.01.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 3866 πŸ” 632 πŸ’¬ 255 πŸ“Œ 60

One of the biggest misconceptions is this: β€œNow that there are powerful drugs or obesity surgery, there is no need for a diet.”
Yet, whether treatment involves medication or obesity surgery, diet remains a fundamental component of obesity care.

20.01.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Weight regain after cessation of medication for weight management: systematic review and meta-analysis Objectives To quantify and compare the rate of weight regain after cessation of weight management medications (WMMs) in adults with overweight or obesity. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. ...

A new BMJ meta-analysis of 37 studies highlights the importance of diet in obesity management. After discontinuation of medication, the risk of weight regain increases, particularly when treatment is not supported by behavioural changes.
www.bmj.com/content/392/...

20.01.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, thanks for the compliment but I am not gonna share my notes. (undergrad Azize)

19.01.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When people go β€œYour handwriting is like pearls.”

19.01.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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That time of the year..
On a gathering storm comes a tall handsome man
In a dusty black coat with a red right hand 🎡

14.01.2026 04:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You might say, β€œThe new guide recommends more protein, so what?” But when I look at these two examples, the one on the left gives a much clearer message about what and how much to eat.

12.01.2026 05:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RIP MyPlate (on the left), the vague new food guide (on the right)

12.01.2026 04:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, statistically insignificant does not mean clinically insignificant.

11.01.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The joy I get from mother-child nutrition > everything else.Wait a second, I love MNT in chronic diseases too. I think I love this profession.

11.01.2026 08:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I KNOW nobody is going to ask me about this particular study in the exam, BUT I find it fascinating, so I’m sharing it anyway:
Baboons fed 60% of their voluntary intake had a significant reduction in milk production. In contrast, those fed 80% of their usual intake maintained milk production.

11.01.2026 07:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey Gringo

The song that makes me want to plan my next vacation
open.spotify.com/track/4aPeeN...

10.01.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Only ~10% of fetal growth happens in the first half of pregnancy, so there’s no need to increase calorie intake, particularly in the first trimester.

09.01.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman in a blue suit is sitting in a parliament and says " no " ALT: a woman in a blue suit is sitting in a parliament and says " no "

β€œThe more weight a pregnant woman gains, the better she has been taken care of.”

09.01.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman is sitting in a bathtub with the words `` let them eat cake '' written on the bottom . ALT: a woman is sitting in a bathtub with the words `` let them eat cake '' written on the bottom .

Cardiovascular diseases are the #1 cause of death, fibre intake is inadequate nationwide, and you’re literally saying, β€œLet them eat steaks.”

It reminds me of β€œLet them eat cake”: dietary advice that’s disconnected from the country’s actual nutritional problems.

08.01.2026 06:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Americans encouraged to eat more protein in Trump administration's new diet guide | CBC News The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new slate of dietary guidelines that recommends Americans eat more protein and less sugar than previously advised and that co...

By saying β€œeat real food” you’re labeling enteral and parenteral nutrition formulas, which are critical when oral intake is insufficient, as β€œfake”. That’s why this is poor nutrition advice.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

08.01.2026 06:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Going to the gym with your boyfriend and arguing about β€˜You’re doing it wrong’ is basically the salt and pepper of the relationship.

04.01.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a person is standing in front of a scale on a table . ALT: a person is standing in front of a scale on a table .

I don’t like weighing myself, maybe because of professional shame: β€œdietitians should look fit and like models, if possible.” I do enjoy annual DXA scans, though.

03.01.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0