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You are on diet, But you are gaining Weight?

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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All about homogenisation and toning of Milk

These are most common terms mentioned on the milk packets available now. Many confuse it with low fat milk. Basically a layer of cream forms on the surface of milk on which the quality of milk can be judged.Since milk is an oil and water combination, it doesn’t stay mixed. Homogenized milk is run through [...]

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Foods for better sleep….

Just like how essential exercise and a good diet is, sleep too is very important  for our health. But due to erratic and hectic schedules have started to interfere with sleep. It is very essential to sleep for 6-8 hours to unwind from a long day. Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain and additional [...]

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My Seminar on Junk Food for Children

Dear Readers, I would like to share my experience with all of you about a seminar on junk food presented by me to children. One of my favorite activity involves giving talks to various age groups and help to spread information on healthy diet and inculcate good eating habits in all. Just last week I [...]

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Help!!! My child has Cholestrol!!!!!

Help!!! My child has Cholestrol!!!!!

We always would love to see that our children are healthy. But the definition of healthy has changed over the years. Healthy means over fed/ over nourished children in the present scenario. We need to put a stop to overfeeding our children. I had a case 2 months back, where a concerned mother visited me [...]

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Case File- I cant climb the stairs and feel very weak…Help!!!!!

Lack of exercise, poor sleep wake habits and poor nutrition have become a part of the present youth’s lifestyle. I got to see such a case very recently. A girl came into my cabin and I noticed she looked very tired and haggard. On questioning on how she needs my help, she told me that [...]

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Case Files: I love Maggie Noodles

Case Files: I love Maggie Noodles

This is one of the most interesting case files I have come across. It has become a fashion to eat instant noodles and hence have risen the cases of stomach infection and pancreatitis. Let me share with you this experience. I got a call this morning for a reference for a gastroenterology case and when I went to see [...]

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Eat and write : How to maintain weight with a Food diary

Eat and write : How to maintain weight with a Food diary

Many people decide to start on a diet regime for several reasons such as weight loss, weight gain etc. Initially the motivational levels are very high and then it starts dwindling as time passes. Many of them come back to square one and the interest deteriorates. Now this is not a good sign. I have [...]

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Case Files – I am too thin…Please help me!!!!!

Case Files – I am too thin…Please help me!!!!!

As a dietitian, we are generally bombarded with cases who are over weight. But I had come across this case who wants to built muscle instantly. He came to me and explained that he has been working out from 3 months. His weight was 65 kilos and was 180 cms in height. Hid ideal weight [...]

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