Did you know an individual gains an average of 2-5 Kgs in winter? Winter is a season of indulgences pushing us often to have food loaded with calories. Dietician and diabetes educator, Ujjwala Baxi tells us how to enjoy the winter without gaining weight.
Come winter, the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness, and we tend to gear up for both warm clothes as well as those mouthwatering season-specials that make every nippy evening worth its while. We throw our calorie-consciousness to the winds…
What to do when the munchies strike and you feel like snacking? Hear it from Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Ujjwala Baxi. One of the questions I ask my clients is: How often do you snack and what do you choose to snack on? A client, Mrs. Juneja (name changed) complained of weight gain of 5 kg in 2 months since starting her job. On interviewing her, it became clear that more than her main meals, her snacks, along with her sedentary desk job, were contributing to her weight problem.…
Are eggs off-limits? How to make sense of the numbers on ‘low-cholesterol’ packaged foods? Is extra virgin coconut oil all it is made out to be? These and other questions answered by nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju Does our body need cholesterol? The surprising answer is Yes! Cholesterol, a fatty substance that circulates in the blood is an important component of human cells. It is often viewed as an all-out villain, but our body needs some amount of cholesterol to…
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Or is it sometimes the fall guy for other allergens? Dietitian Ujjwala Baxi tells you what to do if you think you are gluten-sensitive. First tip: Do not rush into a gluten-free diet plan. I first heard about gluten sensitivity during my college days when I was studying nutrition. During my year of internship in a 1,000-bed government hospital in India, I heard of only 3 gluten sensitive cases that were referred to the dietary department for a specific meal plan. This was 10 years back. Now, in…
6 signs that you may be iron-deficient – exhaustion, thumping heart… and what to do about it. Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju tells you what to eat to manage iron-deficiency anaemia. According to a World Health Organisation study, 40% of non-pregnant women in South-East Asia and and 50% in India suffer from anaemia. What is anaemia Anaemia is a condition in which the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin. Iron is a vital mineral used to…
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By Poshan Cure Thru Diet A great alternative to meat cutlets, especially if you are trudging your way to vegetarianism. These cutlets can be eaten by themselves or as a patty in a burger. Have them on a winter evening with cream cottage cheese and go light on the dinner! Red Beans Cutlets (Makes 8 - 10) Ingredients Red beans – 1 cup Raw bananas – 2 (cooked) Bread crumbs – 3 tbsps Onions – 1 Green Chillies – 2 Ginger – 1 inch piece (grated) Garlic – ¼ tsp (minced)…
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