The Heart Behind Habitual Dietetics

Healthy eating should feel natural, not forced

Why Habitual Dietetics?

Many health issues today stem from poor dietary choices and lifestyle habits. Food and mealtimes are such essential parts of daily life—no matter what we’re going through, we still need food, water, and air to survive.

When we connect the dots, it becomes clear: if poor eating habits contribute to health problems, and food is something we engage with every day, then the key to long-term health lies in making healthy eating part of our everyday routine.

At Habitual Dietetics, I believe healthy eating shouldn’t feel like a punishment or a phase—it should be natural, enjoyable, and sustainable. We should crave vegetables not because we “have to,” but because we’ve built a lifestyle that makes us want to.

That’s why I started Habitual Dietetics -to help people understand and experience themselves that, healthy eating isn’t impossible or extreme. It is something simple, ordinary, and incredibly powerful when made part of your daily habits.

About Me

Hi, I’m Ivy!

I’m a dietitian from Penang, the food paradise of Asia.

I help individuals build healthy eating habits necessary for long term health goals. I believe that nobody should be on a “diet” forever but that healthy eating habits should eventually becomes part of a sustainable lifestyle. Yes, we do need to watch what we put into our mouths, but we also deserve to enjoy our meals.

Through practical, impactful, and evidence-based nutrition support, I’ll help you make meaningful changes — one habit at a time.

Experience & More

Coming from a multiracial society, I speak fluently in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. I also consult in Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin and Hokkien (hello Penang-lang).

I served as a clinical and F&B dietitian; eventually a Senior Dietitian at a renowned private hospital for more than 6 years.

Having seen thousands of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, from non-communicable diseases like diabetes to cancer, from anorexia nervosa to obesity with bariatric surgery treatment, I developed a special interest in healthy aging, kidney disease and weight management. I combine scientific expertise with patient-centered approach to support health and wellness

I also have a passion for conducting talks and workshops because I believe that the hands-on experience always enriches the learning experience for my audience. To date I have presented talks and workshops on various topics including focused-group talks on Kidney Disease, Breast Cancer, Weight Management, Healthy Eating and etcetera for various audience of the public, patients, healthcare professionals and doctors.

Qualifications

    • Valedictorian and First class honours degree in Bachelor of Science (Dietetics) from Universiti Putra Malaysia
    • Awarded Pingat Emas Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Rashdan Baba for best graduate in clinical training
    • Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Monash University Online Course)
    • Diabetes Educators (International Diabetes Federation Online Certified Course)
    • Certified Fitness Practitioner Level 1 and Level 2 (FITM)