Dr. Shalini Singhal
@drshalinisdiet
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Chief Dietitian @ Dr. Shalini's Diet & Wellness, Tips on SensibleWeightLoss,Intelligent Eating. *Ph.D Nutrition,Gold Medalist *Wellness Coach since 20yrs
New Delhi + Online
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To Prevent & manage
#Diabetes
better you have to REDUCE the intake of -
1) All kinds of sugars in your diet including white, brown, jaggery, honey. etc.( read labels for hidden sugars) .
2) All bakery, confectionery including marie, digestive biscuits.
3) Ultra processed foods
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I'm confused. Husband is super nice since morning.
I'm checking what has he broken / lost / forgotten.
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Eating Tips for Covid Patients.
#Thread
1) Hydration is paramount. Drink plenty of water, neither hot nor cold. Room temperature is best.
2) Light and soft food with less spices.
3) Fresh paneer ( chhenaa ) or eggs will provide good quality protein.
#EatRight
#CovidPatient
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Husband had to go out for dinner with a colleague.
On his way he casually asked me, what was cooked for dinner.
I said Paneer bhurji n Tori ki sabzi.
He said, Thank God bacch gaya. 😂🤣
He doesn't know that I'll pack the same for his tiffin tomorrow. 😬😬
#GoodNightTwitterWorld
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Never done this before. But today I'm comparatively better placed and in a better mood 😁
#HalfFaceTwitter
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One obese patient hadn't lost any weight in 3 wks.
I called.
She complained- Can't have 3 to 4 glasses milk in the morning as per plan.
4 glasses milk, seriously ?😳
Diet plan said 3/4th glass milk.🤦
I still can't stop laughing.🤣
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30yr old was diagnosed for
#FattyLiver
& was up all night googling on it after a Dr review & came to me super anxious. It took an hour to calm & guide him to the right lifestyle.
People pl stop Googling & getting anxious.
Your issue might not be as big as it appears on Google.
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If you drink water standing, it will still go into the stomach and not your knees.
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Dear client, I'm not a 24*7 helpline to answer to querries like 'Pulao ke saath dahi kha loon ?' at 10 pm.
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5 things you should Not Eat Raw or undercooked -
1) Spinach because if it’s v high oxalate content. Boiling helps reduce oxalate content significantly.
2) Milk - boil properly if procuring open milk because of pathogens. Else buy pasteurised.
3) Eggs - cook till white n yolk
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Ghar mein jhagde ki anekon mein se ek wajah. 😬
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"I'm getting married and I need to shed 10-15 kgs in 2 mths."
Frequent statement we as
#Dietitians
get to hear.🤦
So So ke kyun jaagte hain log ?
Shaadi ke liye
#weightloss
karna hai. Usse pehle or uske baad koi parvaah nahi. 😞
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I have an alarm for my hubby’s BP med in my mobile n check w/ him whn it buzzes.Ystrday I saw him taking med post lunch.
I - why so late.
He - u didn’t remind.
I -jab mein nahi houngi tab kya karoge?
He giggling - phir zarurat hi nahi padegi BP ki dawa ki 😂 😜.
How mean !! 😏
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CARBS ARE NOT ONLY Wheat and Rice.
Oats are carbs.
Millets are carbs.
Dals have lot of carbs.
Fruits and fruit juices are carbs.
Vegetables are carbs.
Sugar, jaggery,honey,GluconD are carbs.
Register this in your mind forever. ‼️‼️
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Doctor to Mild Covid patient - Take paracetamol, keep hydrated,deep breathe. Monitor symptoms & SPO2.
Patient after consultation -
'Kaisa Dr.hai, koi dawa hi nahi di ?
Let's take second opinion, koi chance kyun lena?'
#Psychology
#WidespreadPhenomenon
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What I’m finding these days is that the 40+ people are much more respectful and courteous to Drs and Counsellors rather than the younger ones esp 20-30 age group. Is this only my observation ?
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Note Few
#Facts
-
Pink salt is salt.
Sendha namak is salt.
Jaggery is sugar.
Honey is sugar.
Gulping garlic will not cure HTN.
Cinnamon-Flaxseed-Methi decoction wont burn bellyfat.
Apple cider vinegar wont make u lose weight.
Green tea wont make u slim.
#LifestyleMatters
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Few Facts -
.
- If taking whey protein importantly drink plenty plenty of water. Hardly anyone who recommends whey at the Gym will tell you this.
- Paneer is a milk product not a vegetable.
- Dal makhani, Choley, Rajmah are pulses not vegetables.
- Raisins, munakka, figs are
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I've met 1105 people in the last 3 yrs who have stopped consuming
#DesiGhee
as they understand that it raises blood cholesterol.
And I've spent 11050 minutes extra in consultations explaining that it does not.*😄
#DietitiansLife
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Two
#Facts
1) India is the Diabetes Capital of the World.
2) Replacing Grains with Millets* is not going to change the 1st Fact. India needs to do much more.
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Most people with
#Diabetes
I meet are averse to having banana, potato, rice in their meals but have digestive biscuits with tea daily.
Digestive / Marie/ Rusks / Oat Cookies all have sugar added. Pl read labels to self check.
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One Underrated Superfood India is the largest producer of ! Which one is it ?
Economical, easily available in every grocery store and most people’s favourite dish. Offered as Prasad in Navratri Puja. 😋
Yes it’s Whole Bengal gram or black chickpeas or kala chana.
.
Chickpea is
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Dear Men,
It's ok to cry.
It's ok to share your pain with your parents, siblings, friends.
And it's not ok to tell fellow men to "be a man " & not share pain w/ others.
Open up. Share. Relieve Stress. Do not suffer alone.
#SpeakUpMen
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Just finished an Interactive Session with school teachers & adolescent children. Hoping I didn't bore them with too many Nutrition facts. 😁
#NutritionEducation
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My son presenting his second research paper internationally. This time in Italy after Singapore.
#ProudMum
🧿
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Reasons people give for not wearing a mask -
1) Mujhe Corona ho chuka hai.
2) Vaccine lag chuka hai.
3) Mask se kya hoga? Hona hoga to hoga hi.Kismat hai.
4)Election rally mein kitne log hai, kisi ko hua kyaa ?
5)Ho bhi jaye to kya? Flu hai, 99% theek ho jate hain
#Masks
🤦😔
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This Diwali, if you love yourself eat less sweets.
This Diwali, if you love someone don’t force feed sweets.
I’m watching ! Your Doctor &/Or Dietitian are watching !!
Actually No, you should be watching yourself !!!
#diwali
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Kids are glued to their gadgets all the time. If you snatch away their mobiles, they open WA & IG on their laptops.
Will they ever be able to do away with this addiction ?
I'm worried as a parent. You ?
#ParentingBlues
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Life can change in a moment. Mine has. There’s a storm around me.
But I’m sure , I’ll come back stronger.
#TwitterDiaries
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So the thing is, two consecutive weekends travel - one official, one for school reunion. I knew it 😁
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Enjoying first family holiday post Covid & also my son's graduation n first job.
I know this is not instagram but kabhi kabhi twitter followers ke liye... 😬
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You post multiple stories daily
@DeepikaBhardwaj
. And hats off to your efforts.👏
False cases against men is a growing menace and people have now gradually started realising it.
Rape cases make it to headlines in newspapers. But when a man ends life due to
#falserape
case, the news is stuck in the corner.
41yr old man Deepak Sangwan, from Dwarka, Delhi ends life after a woman who owed him 2Lacs filed a rape case on him because he asked his money back
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On one hand we throw away the Egg yolks And on the other we gulp Vit D,Vit E,Vit A ,Vit B12, Folate, Zinc, Omega 3s ,Protein and other supplements.🤦
Paisa aur sehat Bachao,
Whole Egg khao !!
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Someone is quitting Dairy, someone Gluten, some all grains ,some all dals , someone Nuts , someone fruits, someone sugar, someone salt.
Can we limit this ‘quit’ word to smoking, alcohol type things please ? 😌
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People are still hiding their Covid + status. How can 2 persons from the same family die of cardiac arrest in a span of 3-4 days ? 😔😳🤔
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10 easy tips to enhance or retain the nutrients in your meals :-
1. Buy fresh produce and store properly in refrigerator if not consuming immediately. Fruits and vegetables lose their optimal nutrition as soon as they are picked & vitamins such as C, E, A, and some B vitamins
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Food is the most Abused Anxiety Drug.
Exercise is the most Under-Utilized Anti-Depressant.
#FavouriteQuote
#viagoogle
#goodmorning
(Pics-
#MereSaamneWaaliKhidkiSe
)
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I do not live to eat.
Eating little less & stopping when sufficiently full is important for
#weightloss
&
#goodhealth
.
There r 100s of food options available in a buffet,but dont attempt to taste all.Divert n move out of the dining hall when nearly full.Self discipline is key.
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One fine day.
I made without maid.
Friends please appreciate 🙈🙈😁😁
#GharKaKhaana
#SimpleIndianMeal
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Dear children,
Life isn't over at 40, 50, 60 or 70.
A person still has dreams, wants to dress to their best n try new things and go places. You will understand when you are that age.
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When son treats her with his first earning then a
#Dietitian
mom should have with pride & relish every bite.
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More
#facts
-
Jamun wont cure diabetes nor
Methi seeds will put it in remission.
Red wine wont unclog arteries.
Pranayama is not a Wtloss workout.
Samosa is no better than Pizza.
Antibiotics dont work on viral infections.
MultiVitamins wont make u ‘Amar’.
#LifestyleMatters
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My advice to my fraternity.
Do not give free diet plans to anyone.
Free diet charts are never followed.
Your one hour is precious.
#Dietitians
#Nutritionists
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Yesterday I met
@DrJoyeeta
in person for the 1st time. She's as good as I had imagined her to be.
Thanks Doc for being there for me and being a guiding soul. My family is all praises for you. Take good care of yourself. 🤗
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Presenting our new logo.
Hand painted by me and designed by my PRO cum graphic designer.
How’s it ?
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I do not recommend Biscuits.*
Why ?
Because they are ->
Calorie Dense
Sugar laden
Poor Quality Oil
Refined-Carbs heavy
Low Satiety
+ Preservatives & Additives
Basically Poor Nutrition.
Have only as emergency food when nothing else available.
#eatrightindia
#health
#diettips
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Two things which effectively help control Blood Pressure -
1) Losing Weight ( if overweight)
2) Reducing Waist Circumference
#Hypertension
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No one should be body shamed.
Those who do should be called out.
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I was told by someone that u being born in a Jain family shud Only suggest Vegetarian Diets.
I said,it'll be unethical on my part.
As a practising
#Dietitian
I shud suggest menu as per patient's requirements,preferences, practical limitations.
Let's not mix religion & work.
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Milk/ Dairy is free of Oxalates & high in Calcium.
Pleaaaase No need to restrict dairy in Renal calculi(KidneyStones).
Oxalates are to be restricted,not Calcium.
In fact good calcium source in meals help lower the amount of oxalates absorbed into the bloodstream.
#BustingMyths
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My kid has done extremely well in her CUET & Board exams both. I’m proud of her not because she scored well but because she did all this when things were difficult at home. She’s always been a fighter. And both kids beyond good counsellors. 😇😇
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Dear Indians,
Replacing Palm oil with Sunflower oil will not make Chips an healthy snack.
They will still be high calorie dense,v low satiety, zero nutritional value and detrimental for health because of being fried in repeatedly heated oil whichever it is.
So please zyada
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After 4 wks a flower bloomed.
Reason - Bird nuisance.
I planted a watchman last week
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Vegetarian Indian meal !
Basic things I keep in mind while planning an elaborate meal.
- Should be nutritious, balanced, appealing.
- Dishes should have varied textures, colours, aroma and main ingredients should be different....
#CookingWithLove
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Ordered food when I forgot to carry tiffin.
And I realised what's wrong with our style of eating.
More idlis than sambar.
More chapattis than dal & veg.
More bread than eggs & so on & so forth.
Our food is Carbohydrate heavy. ( 1/2 )
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When my husband complained that why mosquitoes bite only him & not me,
my daughter commented,
'Papa aap maccharon ke 'Pizza' ho aur Mamma 'Khichdi' 🤣
#LaughterReducesStress
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It’s a torture for Class XIIth students in
#India
whichever stream you choose. Entire year students, study - give exams- study- give exams.
No holiday, no vacation, no respite.
It’s living hell for them.
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A person called to confirm charges.
Says,'Ma'am apna baccha samajh ke discount de dena.' He was 35.
I'm furious.
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Covid cases are mounting in Delhi but no one is ready to listen. I've tried. When you ask someone to mask up or avoid indoor gatherings or atleast open windows, they give you a look as if you are crazy or speaking an alien language.
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Blessed are those people who have time to take a nap and those are super blessed who can sleep anywhere anytime. I envy them 😊
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#NationalNutritionWeek
LOW CARB VEG - Leafy greens, capsicum,brinjal,cauliflower, gourds,etc
MEDIUM CARB VEG- Carrot,pumpkin,peas,beans,ladyfinger,onion,radish,etc.
HIGH CARB VEG - Potato,yam,arvi,beet etc.
Eat Big Qty of Low Carb,Moderate of Medium & Least of High Carb Veg.
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Body has its own mechanism to detoxify. This includes liver,kidney,intestines,lungs,lymphatic system and skin.
Water 💧 is the best detoxifier.
You don’t need special things to detoxify yourself.
#physicalhealth
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Few Things you should Avoid in Hyperacidity, Acid Reflux :-
1) Extreme temperature foods. Neither too hot nor too cold.
2) Excess tea, coffee, green tea, herbal tea, kadhaa and decoctions like methi water, zeera water, etc.
3) Excess spices n condiments- ginger,garlic,garam
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Advice for All -
-Destress. Spend time with loved ones.
-Sleep well. Relax. Rest.
-Know your limits when it comes to Exercise.
-Dont follow Extreme Diets.If u do,do under supervision.
-Seek medical advice if anything amiss health wise.
-Do not self medicate.
- Follow CAB
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Everytime I prepare bhindi I click a picture.
Family says, is ko bhi twitter pe dalogi ?Tumhara kucch nahi ho sakta 🤦.
I say, don't worry I'll make a story out of this too. 😬
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See what has happened to an N95 mask used when sitting in a Hawan for half hour (Left one). (New mask on the right).
Open burning, stubble burning possibly has the same effect on our lungs.
Do wear a mask in Delhi during winters, Covid or No Covid.
#delhiairpollution
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The best Doctor is the one who writes minimal medicine.
The best Dietitian is one who writes maximum foods.
#IncludeMore
#ExcludeLess
#EatSensibly
#SustainableFoodSystem
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So I went into one of the largest corporate Hospital chain in NCR for Preventive Health Checkup.
I was pleased seeing the BCA machine lying but to my dismay it wasn’t used at all.
Also No WHR measurement, No lifestyle questionnaire.
Only 5 minute diet advice with fixed
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Listen -
Not wearing a mask is not Heropanti.
Ginger or its powder will not protect from Covid,Mask can.
Popping VitC will not make u immune.
Dolo, Azi are medicines not popcorn.
Mild mild might go wild. Delta still survives.
Its not impossible to not get infected.
Take care.
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This is what is a standard drink !
Try not crossing 30 drinks in a month or Binge drinking ( 5 or more drinks in a day )
#Brainhealth
#HeartHealth
#HealthRisk
#liferisk
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While eating out remember these things -
1) Keep portions small .
2) Eat little lesser than your full appetite.
3) Avoid too many dishes.
4) Eat with a smaller spoon, chew more and eat slowly. This will ensure eating lesser portions.
5) Always order sugar, dressings on the
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Things kids should find readily accessible in ready-to-eat form in the fridge when back from school or play.
Insaan itna aalsi hai ki jo saamne dikh jaye wahi uthata hai.
#EatFresh
#AvoidProcessed
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Myths -
1️⃣ Spot reduction happens with massages, packs, tucks.
2️⃣ Sugar can be ‘safely’ replaced with non-nutritive sweeteners.
3️⃣ Iodised salt is harmful, all should completely avoid.
4️⃣ Gluten is the main culprit for all your ills.
5️⃣ Millets do not have carbs.
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Your success as a parent is not determined by whether your kids get into elite schools or prestigious professions.
The real test of parenting is not what children achieve, but who they become and how they treat others.
Adam Grant
#parenting
#ThoughtOfTheDay
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So I'm the daughter, sister, wife and now the mother of an Engineer.
Accha lagta hai batana. 😇
#HappyEngineersDay2021
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Do you know which dry fruit is this ?
It's a desi Superfood.
Benefits are .......
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For good Heart Health essentially avoid - :
Trans fats,
Simple sugars,
Repeatedly heated oils.
These cover all mithai,bakery ( incl so called digestive biscuits, atta rusks) confectionery,French fries, samosa,kachori, pakora, baked chips, fried chicken , falafel & much more.
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5 things which can save lives from Covid in most cases -
1. Vaccination
2. Precaution (Double mask,Distancing)
3. Belief in your Dr.
4. Timely diagnosis & treatment & very Importantly
5. KEEPING POSITIVE
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If you have a weak stomach, please discontinue buffalo milk or full fat milk immediately.
Try cow milk or low fat milk and see.
If gut problems persist, do away with animal milk totally and see.
#DietAdvice
#GutHealth
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4 Shocking Facts on Iron Rich Foods -
Fact 1 -
Spinach has iron but bioavailability is poor although it can be enhanced to some extent.
Fenugreek,Mint,Mustard greens are rich sources but need to be had more frequently to match quantity of spinach consumption…contd
#Nutrition
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These things you can safely do.
Not Unhealthy at all. :-
1)Add salt to curd.
2)Have salted dish alongside milk.
3)Have curd and dal in one meal.
4)Have presoaked unpeeled almonds.
5)Eat with a spoon.
6)Drink water standing.
7)Have milk sitting down.
8) Have mixed fruits.
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So the news is that my parent in-laws have tested Covid+. They have been shifted to Delhi but in a different house near to us.
I'm trying level best to keep my bubble sterile still but ....
Keep us in your prayers 🙏
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