Archive | August, 2009
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Myth – Electrical Muscle stimulators will help you lose weight

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 20. Aug, 2009 in 5 Burning Questions

Wrong, I always get  one or two cases everyday, where the person uses a gadget (Like the ones shown on TV) to lose weight, There are couple of these products like sauna belts, morning walkers etc that say “Hey!! Lose weight while you watch TV”. These gadgets claim to help you lose weight and tighten [...]

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When should you eat after exercise?

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 19. Aug, 2009 in Exercise, Health

This is  a question that everyone has in mind. When should I eat after exercising? After finishing a workout, your metabolic rate is elevated, and it can stay elevated for some time. With out getting too technical, this metabolic after-burn is called excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), and is characterized by a high usage of [...]

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Gestational diabetes in Moms-to-be

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 19. Aug, 2009 in Food, Health

Query from a concerned mom-to-be: “I am 12 weeks pregnant and my father and all his siblings have Diabetes, so I am worried about getting gestational diabetes. What changes do I make to avoid getting Gestational Diabetes?” Diabetes is a common condition afflicted to many. But Gestational Diabetes may be a new term to many. [...]

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How to eat a power lunch….

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 11. Aug, 2009 in Food, Health

Breakfast and Dinner are the meal times always in the news. But lunch too is as important as any other meals. Now you may wonder why is it important to have a good lunch. Mid day is the time when the brain supply of feel good chemicals namely dopamine and norepinephrine which are required for [...]

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Try my healthy Ice cream. Avacado Ice-cream

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 10. Aug, 2009 in Food

I have a major sweet tooth!!! I just love ice creams and chocolates. But now I have learn t to resist these temptations. But can you imagine a life with out these goodies. As a dietitian, I should be saying I can live with out  , but trust me, I am as normal as you [...]

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You are on diet, But you are gaining Weight????

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 10. Aug, 2009 in Case Files, Health

Weight loss is a constant struggle. OK, I may sound non motivating, but it is a fact. Weight loss happens when a person is persistent and true to one’s self and also by not being critical about how their bodies look. I have this certain client who inspired me to write this article. A client [...]

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