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The Indian version of Healthy Eating Plate

July 10, 2016April 21, 2016 by Dr Prasoon

Are you confused after reading hundreds of articles by nutritionists who recommend you to eat exactly 1200 calories a day? Are you looking for a simpler solution that can help you choose the healthiest food in an easier and a better way? Well, you don’t have to look any further! This article is for you. … Read more

Can Diabetics Eat Fruits?

March 19, 2016March 18, 2016 by Dr Prasoon

“I had a mango yesterday night”, he said suggesting the possible cause for the raised Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) level.

“I usually do not have fruits, but yesterday I had to” he continued as if he had committed a grave mistake.

When I told him, “You know something? Diabetics are NOT restricted from eating fruits”, he looked surprised and the look on his face was a familiar one. He wanted to know more on whether he could eat fruits. The poor man had been a diabetic for the past 5 years and he has been restricting himself from all kinds of fruits. I had to spent 10 minutes explaining the conditions to be followed if a diabetic person wants to eat fruits.

Are you drinking enough Water everyday?

February 3, 2016September 18, 2015 by Dr Prasoon

A glass of crystal clear water may look simple to you, but believe me when I say that it is the best bet for your health. You can live without food for several days, but not without water. Everybody knows the importance of drinking adequate water every day, but most of them are not drinking … Read more

So, you think you know what a “Balanced Diet” is and how to choose healthy food?

September 18, 2015September 10, 2015 by Dr Prasoon

The word meaning of malnutrition is “lack of proper nutrition by not eating enough food”. The word to emphasise here is “enough” and most of the people misinterpret the meaning of malnutrition as “not eating at all”. A person who eats three large meals a day could be suffering from malnutrition and he/she might not … Read more

Understanding Fats and Fatty Acids

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 by Dr Prasoon

The supermarkets are heaving with numerous types of cooking oils and we the consumers are more confused than ever before. All these cooking oils are made up of chemical units called as “fatty acids” which determines the properties of the oil. Cooking oils, meat and dairy products are not the only source of fats that … Read more

Vitamin A – Sources, Deficiency and Prevention

September 2, 2015August 5, 2015 by Dr Prasoon

Vitamin A offers several benefits to humans like promoting good eye health, helping us to see in the dark, supporting the growth and remodelling of bones, fighting against infections etc.
One of the most important essential vitamins, Vitamin A or Retinol is a “fat soluble” vitamin. This article will deal with the functions and sources of Vitamin A, the conditions associated with its deficiency, and strategies to prevent and treat Vitamin A deficiency.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Making Noodles?

June 29, 2015June 6, 2015 by Dr Prasoon

Who doesn’t love noodles? Nestle’s Maggi Instant noodles has been ruling the Indian market for almost 30 years now and the word “Maggi” has become the synonym of noodles in the Indian kitchens. It is popular among the children as well as the adults all around the country. But when the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India accused Nestle’s Maggi of failing to comply with the food safety laws of the country and announced a nation wide ban of the product, some eyebrows were raised for sure. So what is wrong with Maggi noodles? Is the problem confined to Maggi alone? Let’s take a look at the truth which is hard to digest!