Come with me to vote today 🗳️! It honestly feels quite satisfying once it’s done ✅. Voting is a small act that keeps our democracy alive 🗳️🇨🇦. . All you need is a piece of photo ID or a document with your address on it! . Hamiltonians… get out there and vote! . #HamOnt

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Let me share with you the wellness industry’s multibillion-dollar secret: It has rebranded consumerism as “healthcare.” 💸🌱 You’ve been conditioned to think that buying aesthetic green powders, peptides and detox gummies is selfcare. But let’s look past the clean packaging and marketing. The s

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Why Po Po 婆婆 (Chinese Grandma) will literally fight you if you don’t wear slippers 😂 . . . In Chinese culture, cold feet mean cold energy going up to your core, so we like to keep our feet warm. . I have these little booties for my twins. Sometimes they want to be like Mommy and wear slipper

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Shared tips on @Breakfast Television on how to be a “Chinese Baddie,” Gen Z lingo 😜… in other words: Chinese wellness practices! . Never thought as a painfully shy Chinese kid that I would one day be an adult on TV sharing Chinese wellness habits. These habits my Mom tried to make me do as a ki

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Chinese Wellness Practices

In the 90s, growing up Chinese in the North America was very different. Sharing aspects of my culture as a child wasn't something that was openly celebrated. Now in 2026, Gen Z is adopting Chinese wellness habits, calling the movement "Becoming Chinese or Chinamaxxing" - started by Chinese-America

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Tired of seeing wild nutrition claims on your feed? You’re not alone 🛑📱

I @michellejaelin was honoured to be a panelist speaker at the @dietitiansuccesscenter Summit last month, alongside registered dietitian superstars @andytherd @terencenutrition @julyhealthclinic! Wonderfully moderated by @oliviafarrow.rd. Thank you to @kristako.rd for the opportunity! . We discus

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Cultural fruit you must try: PERSIMMON

I love pumpkin 🎃, for its versatility and nutritional benefits. BUT there’s another fall fruit (and it’s not apple 🍎) that is nutritious, delicious and satisfies that cultural food craving: Persimmon 🍑! Do you like persimmon? You will see them in the produce section at grocery store at this time

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“But there is research saying MSG is bad for you!” .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, many of those studies on MSG have been de-bunked as bad science 🧪 .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many were also done on rats and mice. You are not a rat 🐀 .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In fact, the FDA approved it as safe. However, the 1960s was also a ti

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Responding to comments… . My question is: If MSG is in so many foods, including junk food, fast food and Italian food… why is it so negatively associated with Chinese food? 🤔 . . . Please share and save this if you found it helpful 🙏🏼 . #MSG #MSG #registereddietitian utritionist

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“You’re telling me MSG comes from plants?!” - Becky 👱‍♀️ . Glutamate, from monosodium glutamate is an amino acid found in “mostly” high-protein foods, including: tomatoes 🍅, mushrooms 🍄‍🟫, tuna fish 🐟, parmesan cheese 🧀 and even… human breast milk 🍼 . However whether it’s naturally occurring or

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The story of monosodium glutamate - PART 2 . Every time you go to a Chinese restaurant, you will find a customer there saying, . “NO MSG!” “MSG gives me a headache!” . Signs saying NO MSG in restaurant windows. . This NO MSG is *still* on the menu of a popular Chinese restaurant chain in

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The story of monosodium glutamate as told by registered dietitian Michelle Jaelin - PART 1 . Stay tuned for PART 2 . . . #MSG #monosodiumglutamate #Chinesefood #asianfood

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How to Make Healthier Instant Ramen 🍜

If you’re like me, you also grew up on instant ramen noodles. And with just a few simple tweaks, this is how you can make it healthier. As an all foods fit dietitian, I will never say you need to give up your cultural foods to be healthy. . If you found this helpful, be sure to save it and fol

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When I’m asked, “How is Asian food healthy?” . . . I show them. . Get my free Healthy Asian Food Meal Planner linked in the comments! . #asianfood #nutrition #healthyasianfood

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Nutrition myths about Asian food I’d love to leave behind in 2026

Because the internet is not done with these yet! I’ll be joining a panel of registered dietitians to chat about misinformation and the role dietitians can play at the Dietitian Success Summit on September 28th! Head over to @dietitiansuccesscenter to learn more!

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Highlights from my TV segment this morning @breakfasttelevision! . In many Asian cultures, warm beverages are revered for their health benefits and comforting qualities. This contrasts with western wellness, where green juices and smoothies often reign supreme. . I discussed warm wellness beve

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Thank you for all your birthday wishes! 🥳🎂 . #thisis40 #birthday #september20

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This is 40! 🥳🎂 . #itsmybirthday #40years #celebrateyourself

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Dietitian reacts: Are US Oranges Killing You?! Because Norway shipped 6000 oranges to the US for their athletes at the FIFA World Cup… . This video takes big words from agriculture and manipulates them into scary sounding phrases to sell you something at the end. . Allow me to explain: .

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How to Have a Healthier Bubble Tea 🧋

How to Have a Healthier Bubble Tea 🧋 . Summer is cool drinks season, and as a dietitian you CAN have a healthier bubble tea! . Real talk though: If you don’t have bubble tea often, just GET THE DRINK YOU WANT as it is and enjoy it as a treat. For me, as a busy twin toddler Mom - I’m probably g

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Michelle Jaelin 關靜嫻, Dietitian