Dr MediLoss : Healthy Foods

Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food Nutrition) Health Benefits Of Every Fruit Juice (Just remembe: Always go for cold and fresh-pressed and avoid anything with added sugars.) 1. Watermelon Juice Made up of over 90%  water, this juice is one of the most hydrating options you can find and contains antioxidants that help decrease chances of heart disease,cancer and high blood pressure. Drink it while working out-the citruline helps to reduce muscle soreness and lower chances of inflammation. 2. Pomegranate Juice An oxidant bomb,pomegranate juice is filled with vitamins E and C to help reduce wrinkles and protein against sun damage. Pomegranate Juice also helps to minimize inflammation and the phyochemicals in the fruits stop the growth of aromatase, one of the major enzymes responsible for breast cancer growth. 3. Blueberry Juice The high amount of flavnoids and disease fighting antioxidants in blueberry juice may help reduce the chances of Alzhei

Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food Nutrition) #Health #Benefits Of #Mint  It helps loose weight in a healthy way. Mint is  a well known mouth freshener scientifically called as Mentha, is an herb that can be used hundreds of years its remarkable. Natural Pain Killer. Helps in menstrual cramps and morning sickness. Natural stimulant, relieves from fatigue and depression. Excellent to control Gas and Acidity. Treats nausea and headache. Good treatment for Bowel syndrome . Improves Memory. Good for skin Health. Good source of Vitamin A, Potent source of antioxidants, specially when compared to other herbs and spices.

Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food Nutrition) Dietary Fibre Dietary fibre is the remmants of the edible part of the plants and analogus carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the human small intestine with complete or partial fermentation in the human large intestine. Dietary  fibre is that part of the food that is not digested in the gut and is considered as unavailable carbohydrate. It is not a single entity, but consists of a wide range of complex carbohydrates.  Fibre present in vegetables,fruits,legumes,fenugreek seeds is slouble in nature and is relatively  more effective in controlling blood glucose and serum lipids compared to the insoluble fibre present in cereals and millets. However,long term consumption of insoluble fibre also improves glucose tolerance.  Diets containing high dietary fibre can reduce blood glucose and serum cholesterol,and also relieve constipation. In addition,dietary fibre is bene

Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food Nutrition) COMMON PROBLEMS IN  PREGNANCY INDIGESTION/ACIDITY Indigestion is commonly called ‘Heartburn’. Changes in hormone during pregnancy, slow digestion & also enlarged uterus pressing on your stomach contribute to indigestion. Tips to prevent or relieve indigestion: ·          Eat 5 or 6 small meals a day instead of 2 or 3 large ones & also avoid drinking large amounts of fluids with your meals. ·          Drink less while eating. Drinking large amounts while eating may increase the risk of acid reflux and heartburn. ·          Use low-fat methods of food preparation (steaming, grilling, frying in a non-stick pan or with baking foil). ·          Take bland & high fiber foods like low fat dairy products, whole grains, Coconut water, vegetables, fruits, protein rich foods (hard boiled eggs, soya products) ·          Don't lie down directly after eating. ·          Keep the head of

  Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food Nutrition) Diet in Pregnancy If you are pregnant, you must eat a healthy, nutritionally balanced diet every day. Stillborn babies, low birth weight, or premature babies with brain damage or less intelligence, or babies with low immunity level are the product of poor/ bad diet during pregnancy.                         The Diet During Pregnancy Should Be Adequate For    Maintenance of mother’s health     Need of the growing fetus Successful lactation Development of uterus What specific requirements do you need during Pregnancy?                   The table below displays what your requirements are & why they are necessary.          Daily Pregnancy Requirement Why You & Your Baby Need this Nutrient / Food Food Sources for this Requirement 1800 calories (+300) ·      Provides energy (calories) ·         All foods & drinks (except water) ·