Archive | November, 2008

Snacking between Meals?

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 29. Nov, 2008 in Health

Many of my patients tell me that they do not eat between meals. It is sinfully wrong according to them but yes this approach may look like a good idea but this has a setback. It can make you so hungry that you may end up eating more than necessary and have large meals. Overeating [...]

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Small meals for smaller waists

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 28. Nov, 2008 in Health

Commonly seen among my clients are indigestion problems. This is due to poor meal planning and eating large meals at irregular times. Many skip breakfast and go for a large lunch to compensate and still heavier dinner  to make up with the feeling of tiredness after work. This slows down the metabolism and I see [...]

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Spinach and health

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 28. Nov, 2008 in Food

When popeye eats spinach, he develops amazing power with which he can bulldoze anyone. This is where we can pick up the benefits of eating spinach. Spinach is always listed among the top foods. Low on calories, available throughout the year and can be regarded as a nutrition power house. The vitamin A and C [...]

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Buck wheat and its health benefits

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 26. Nov, 2008 in Food

Buck wheat is a very nutritious and energizing seed. It is not a cereal but is used to replace rice and is helpful for patients who have a gluten allergy as most of the cereals contain gluten.Buckwheat can be safely eaten by people who have celiac disease as it does not contain gluten. Buckwheat can [...]

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Is Gastric bypass surgery-an end to Obesity?

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 25. Nov, 2008 in Health

Today I came across a patient, who was asking me questions about Gastric bypass surgery. And I thought I should share it with my readers too. Gastric Bypass surgery is not a joke and should not be taken lightly at all. Morbid obesity is sometimes treated surgically, mainly in people with BMI of 40 or [...]

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Good health with greens

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 25. Nov, 2008 in Food

Children do not like them on their plates and teenagers avoid them like the plague. Yes, I am talking about greens. Greens provide a bonanza of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Hence they are called as a powerhouses of nutrients. They are rich in minerals like iron,calcium,potassium,magnesium and vitamins like K,E,C and most of the B [...]

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Heal with Cinnamon

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 24. Nov, 2008 in Health

Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices where its bark is used for various purposes. This spice is present in every kitchen. But we have hardly taken time to look at its benefits. Not only its benefits lie in cooking but also has various medicinal properties. Studies shows that 1/2 teaspoon of  cinnamon can [...]

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Effects of Energy Drinks like RED BULL!!!

by Administrator on 23. Nov, 2008 in Health

Coffee offers caffeine but in a bitter form, not cold and refreshing. Soft drinks are refreshing and thirst quenching but offers no benefits. Energy drinks combine the fizz of soft drinks with the buzz of caffeine. Energy drinks are a solid jolt of caffeine blended with a handful of other ingredients. one 8.3 0Z can [...]

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