Nutrition (FAQs)

Nutrition (FAQs)


Naini Setalvad is a renowned dietician and nutritionist based in Mumbai. She writes and conducts seminars on nutrition. Ask her those niggly questions on getting the right nutrition in this age of yummy junk food.


Q: Q.hii mam i m 27 year old height 5.3 n my weight is 67 i want to loss weight ..my face, hips,stomoch is so fatty..so lps tell me wht i eat n tell me that k mujhe ko din main kitne time walking karna chaiye.. saba
A: A.You need to follow a regular exercise pattern. Start being active – climb stairs, walk to wherever you have to go, go for a one hour walk everyday, march on the spot, skip. Also, eat healthy – stop fried foods, refined flour, aerated drinks, and processed ready made foods. Have lots of water and fruits.

Q: Q.i havee so many black scars due to pimples so pls tell me to glow my skin and good diet to reduce my weight i am 32 years navjot nagpal
A: A.. Have lots of water, herbal teas, nuts and fruits between meals. Also, avoid eating fried foods, refined flour, aerated drinks, pickles, alcohol, and ready made processed foods. These rob the body of nutrients making your skin look tired and dull. Also, add some form of exercise – a walk, swim anything. It is almost like getting a facial as your blood circulation increases.

Q: Q.I am 23 year guy having a problem with lower weight. I am trying alot to increase my muscle, chest,etc. but no use. please suggest. Mahendar
A: A.Start eating nuts and fruits. Also, exercise is needed for everyone, even if you are thin. You could try going for a walk, or a jog, or a swim thrice a week. Also, please remember you do not need to eat fatty food just to gain weight. These foods will just make you lethargic and unhealthy. Eat sensibly and healthy.

Q: Q.i am 14 yrs girl and i am very slim and want to become fit.give me some tips and suggestion of working on it and plz mail on my id thakz and reply soon kriti
A: A.Start eating nuts and fruits. Also, exercise is needed for everyone, even if you are thin. You could try going for a walk, or a jog, or a swim thrice a week. Also, please remember you do not need to eat fatty food just to gain weight. These foods will just make you lethargic and unhealthy. Eat sensibly and healthy.

Q: Q.I am 32 years old normal is size. I am working for 9-6 desk joB. I hv gained weight of appox 5-6 kgs . what would be my diet chart? pls. help Abha
A: A.You need to start exercising because you do not have an active job. Start with a walk, jog or a swim thrice a week. Also, eat sensibly i.e. – do not eat fried foods, refined flours, aerated drinks and alcohol. This should help you get on the right track towards health

Q: Q.hello mam. im just 16 years and m getting healthy bcoz of taking my medicines. any thing does not digest in me. stomch bcome so tight that im unable to eat. plz help me what shall i do? avneet
A: A.What medicines are you talking about? I cant say anything unless I know what exactly you are having. You seem to be constipated. For that, I would have to know your diet.

04/12/2008

Q: Q. hello mam i am so slim i wnt to become little fit amala
A: A. Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.


Q: Q.helo mam i jst wnt to reduced my hips.the inches has been increased i tried many exercises bt its still the same. aakriti sharma
A: A. Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.

Q: Q.i am 20 yr old i am very obese 85kgs please suggest me a good diet plan rashmirani
A: A. Yoga is the best exercise for losing the weight and is a permanent method. Alternate with walking, swimming, dancing etc. Have organic honey with hot water and lemon in the morn. And only fruits till twelve. A salad and veges with both your meals and only two serving of protein in the entire day. Alcohol is a total no-no. Avoid – Fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice, nuts. Turn all foods to organic foods, have plenty of water. Make sure your food is prepared in minimum oil – Try ground nut, sesame, mustard or olive oil.

Q: Q.i want to reduce my wait. i drank plenty of water. eat fruits. vegetables, nuts, i do everything, i m veg. i go for jogging also. i want to slimmy face. its gollu mollu . plz help me wht i've to do. u r my last hope. i need ur help. PRIYA
A: A. Include al kinds of fruits and vegetables in your diet everyday. They supply essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. They also provide bulk giving you a sensation of fullness and prevent you from eating more fattening foods. Vegetables and fruits are an excellent source of natural sugars and antioxidants. Include nuts and seeds in your diet. Have plenty of water throughout the day. You do not need to avoid rice but you can have a lesser quantity in the day. Avoid fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil. Go organic! Brands like Conscious and Greenway sell organic products which boost your health significantly. You could follow the diet given below First thing in the morn: 1 glass warm water with honey and lemon squeezed. Breakfast: 2 Fruits + 50 gms oats + 1 cup skimmed milk or 1 cup yoghurt Mid Morn: 4 Dates or 4 dried figs/prunes Lunch: Salad + Veges+ 2 rotis (bajra/jav/ragi – 50 gms) Mid Evening: 30 gms Nuts + green tea Dinner: Salad + Veges + Soup (not packaged)/rasam + 1 cup dal/pulses + brown rice/ steamed rice/ rotis (75 gms atta) Add plenty of water to your diet. You must regularly walk for at least 40 mins everyday. Include yoga and deep breathing to your routine as your variation.

04/12/2008

Q: Q.I am 21 years.I am 60 kgs and my hieght is 5.1'I wish to loose weight, plese suggest a proper diet.I love eating pizza, and my daily routine starts from 7.30 in the morning and ends at around 12.oo in the night. nidhi dube
A: A.First and foremost stop eating junbk food. It is carcinogenic in nature and is slowly and steadilky harming your body. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.


Q: Q.i love oily and fried food but my pimples are getting me into trouble.i also wamt to loose weight as fast as possible. i am 5 feet 2.5 inches.how do i control my diet without affecting my studies?coz i can concentrate better if i munch on somethini've got out of shape especially my abdominal area and thighs sneha
A: A. Your diet should majorly consist of fruits and vegetables. Add plenty of water to hydrate yourself, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables therefore add a salad to both your meals and 3 fruits in the day. Also include nuts in your diet for the natural good fats. Seeds like mustard and sunflower should also be included in your diet. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known organic cold pressed oil brands are Greenway, Panchvati and Conscious. Add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid eating fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice creams, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice and nuts. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.

Q: Q.Hello Mam im 24 yrs old and my weight is only 42 kgs accordiung to my height it should be 50 plus but i tried to put on weight which is not happening and im getting married in March i wanna put on weight so kindly advice me on this thanks in advance sindhu singh
A: A.Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.

Q: Q.I am over weight by 5 kgs and i want to loose my weight within 6 months because i am getting maried.Kindly sugest me few tips to maintain my weight after marraige also. Gargi
A: A. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.

Q: Q.hi mam. i am a 22 yrs girl. i hv a wheatish complexion. though i don't hv pimples on my face it looks dull n lifeless. how to get a charming and glowin face. i also hv d problem of dark circle. pls help. deepa
A: A.Your diet should majorly consist of fruits and vegetables. Add plenty of water to hydrate yourself, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables therefore add a salad to both your meals and 3 fruits in the day. Also include nuts in your diet for the natural good fats. Seeds like mustard and sunflower should also be included in your diet. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known organic cold pressed oil brands are Greenway, Panchvati and Conscious. Add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid eating fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice creams, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice and nuts.

Q: Q.hi naini. I m Neha.my age is 24 years.my weight is 75 kg i want to reduce my wait. i do excersise every day i walk 30 min but my wait is not loss pls give me some diet tips.PLs Pls help me .but i tell you one thing ones upon i took a medicin for lose the wait .it is trio slim 120.it is good for helth or not?can we reduce the weight with medicin?PLs Pls Help me. neha raval
A: A.. Dear Neha. Medicines to reduce weught should never be taken as you will never know what will be the long term effect on your health. Follow some of the tips given below. Weight loss should be slow and steady.. anything drastic which just be bad for your health in the long run. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.

Source : MSN India