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Protective Foods

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Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition)  Protective Foods  Fenugreek seeds Helps in reducing blood glucose, inhibit cholesterol and triglycerides due to its high fibre content ¼-1 tsp/day Almonds/Walnuts High in omega 3 fatty acid and Viatmin E that reduce LDL or bad cholesterol 4-5/day Garlic Its active ingredient ALLICIN reduces blood lipids and plaque formation 2-3 cloves/day Soyabean Helps   reduce the risk  of heart disease due to its anti-oxidant and anti-angiogenesis activity. Soyabean Also have a low glycemic  index 25gm/day Oats Reduces Cholesterol, prevents plaque formation cause of high content of slouble fibre 30gm/day Honey Blocks Cholesterol synthesis 1tsp/day Isabgol /wheat bran/Psylum Husk Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL), Blood Glucose and triglycerides 2-3Tsp./d...

DETOX DIET

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Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition) DETOX DIET     There's little evidence that detox diets actually remove toxins from the body. Indeed, the kidneys and liver are generally quite effective at filtering and eliminating most ingested.   Basically,   detoxification   means cleansing the blood. This is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin. Foods to include in the plan Fruit – your plan can include any fruit including fresh, frozen, dried or canned in natural fruit juice. This includes apples, bananas, pears, oranges, grapefruit, raisins, pineapple, mango, kiwi fruit, strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, peaches, melons, papaya etc Vegetables – eat any vegetables including fresh. This includes carrots, onions, ...

Vitamin K restricted diet

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                                             Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food Nutrition) Vitamin K Restricted Diet Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin used in the body to control blood clotting. Green leafy vegetables are among the best sources of vitamin K rich foods decrease the effects of warfarin (acitrom), so vitamin K intake should be consistent so the dose of warfarin is right. Vitamin K rich foods include: Vitamin K content of Foods Foods Low Moderate High( Not to be given) VEGETABLES Green beans Tomato Broccoli Carrots Asparagus Spinach Avocado Cabbage Celery Red Cabbage Mustard Greens (raw) Corn Green Peas Spring Onion Cucumber (Peel Removed) Lettuce (iceberg) Lettuc...