Dr MediLoss : Healthy Foods

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) ·