The most common question I face is ” how do i reduce my stomach? Please prescribe a diet”. People fail to understand that what they are trying for is spot reduction which is not possible. Basically if you are developing a paunch, it means you are not eating the right way and not exercising enough. [...]
Common myths about nuts
Myth 1: People on weight reducing diets should not consume nuts. Extensive studies have shown that they do not cause weight gain as long as the calories are controlled. In fact eating a handful of nuts will help to curb appetite and serve as healthy snacks. They can actually help to reduce or maintain weight. [...]
How does Frying affect our health?
Fried food have been a part of our daily diet and are causing a havoc to our system. They generally turn out as tea time snacks or accompaniments in our meals. But they can cause a lot of harmful effects- High fat content- They imbibe higher fat content and are high in energy. Hence can [...]
Fish Oil: The Omega 3 Advantage
In the recent years a number of scientific studies have confirmed that consumption of fish and fish oils can reduce the likelihood of a heart attack. Fish oils are the fats extracted from fish and shell fish, particularly fatty cold water fish like salmon, mackard and herring. among the wide variety of fatty acids present [...]
Egg whites for many purposes
Eggs have been a staple part of our diets. But due to the cholesterol content in the yolks, they started gaining a bad reputation. Egg whites have become very popular due to their high protein and low cholesterol content. However, egg whites, once separated from the yolk,one cup has twenty-six grams of protein. Since egg [...]
What kind of vegetarian are you?
There are various types of vegetarians so we can say they come in various forms. Some of them follow this trait due to religious beliefs or for health benefits or lets say plainly by choice or by following fad diets. These diets basically means the removal of a few products either all or some of [...]
Mutual Supplementation- Vegetarians get their protein this way
To receive a balanced distribution of essential amino acids, mutual supplementation is a nutritional strategy in which vegetable foods with low contents of amino acids (cereals, for example) are eaten together with a food that is high in that same amino acid (for example pulses or legumes). When 2 or more incomplete proteins are eaten, [...]
A Boon in the form of Broccoli
Broccoli, a well know vegetable and I say eating it is a very good idea. It is a power house of various vitamins and mineral yet low in calories. For 100 grams, it has just 27-30 calories. When they say the best things come in small packages, broccoli is one such veggie. It is super [...]
Breakfast helps in weight loss
Yes. Research shows that eating a regular breakfast is a habit shared by successful dieters. Starting the day with breakfast keeps your body fuel up during the morning. A small. healthy snack at midmorning further maintains a steady supply of calories. On the other hand, skipping breakfast and then eating a large meal later provides [...]
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About Sanjana – Dietitian
A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University.
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