by Shwetha Bhatia | Oct 30, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity, L-arginine, supplement
L-Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid found in the diet. Good food sources of L-arginine include eggs, meats, milk, soy proteins, peanuts and walnuts. Conditionally essential means it is particularly important during periods of illness and chronic...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Oct 24, 2020 | breast cancer, cancer, cancer care, diet, psychology
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. High risk factors- Being female. Increasing age. A personal/family history of breast conditions. A personal history of breast...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Sep 4, 2020 | diabetes, diabetes management, diet, health, Ketogenic Diet
In terms of safety, most of these sweeteners have been found to be consumed within safe limits as per the acceptable daily intake (ADI) which measures the level beyond which it gets toxic. Most of them (being sweeter than sugar) are used in negligible amounts when...
by Shwetha Bhatia | May 10, 2020 | diabetes management, diet, Fitness, health
With mango season around, it becomes hard to resist a slice. We recommend a low carb lifestyle and if you still are largely on a carbohydrate dominant diet, then let’s understand the pros and cons of doing so! Mango maybe high on the micronutrient quotient eg.,...
by Shwetha Bhatia | May 7, 2020 | diabetes, diabetes management, diet, Fitness, health
1. Risk quantification: Ideally, all patients should attend a pre-Ramadan assessment (6–8 weeks prior) with their doctor. Patients who fall in the ‘very high’ and ‘high’ risk categories should not fast. 2. Glucose monitoring: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is...
by Shwetha Bhatia | May 5, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity
Fasting during Ramzan and trying to adhere to your fitness regime can be challenging. The first few days will be marked by changes in sleep patterns that affect hunger/satiety and circardian rhythm. Follow these tips to stay on track:From Iftar to Suhoor Aim for at...
