Empowering Healthy Lifestyles: RAK Hospital’s Webinar Tackles Obesity with ‘My Plate Method’

Fruits and vegetables should make 50% of the plate, as they contain essential micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and flavonoids, promoting overall good health

Unsaturated liquid oils like olive oil, groundnut oil, mustard oil, and sunflower oil recommended for cooking as they enhance HDL (good cholesterol) without clogging arteries

Trio of overeating, insufficient physical activity and the consumption of fast foods rich in fat and sugar are major culprits contributing to obesity

9 January 2024, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE– As a significant step in the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge community initiative, RAK Hospital recently organized an informative webinar, titled ‘Preparing Your Plate’ as part of the challenge’s weekly OBEFIT webinar series. The session was aimed at educating and guiding the participants of the 2024 challenge on weight management and obesity. MsRubaElhourani, Senior Dietician and Head of the Nutritional Department at RAK Hospital, led the session, covering topics such as the impact of Diet therapy on weight, preventive measures, and the Plate method for weight management.