Myths of breast feeding:
September is the month of nutrition. The first food for your baby is mother’s milk. It is very important to do breast feeding for your child’s health. But, today young mother has many myths about breast feeding. Today we…
STOP! More is NOT always good
Taking mega doses of multivitamins can be dangerous to your health Previously people used to take multivitamins tablets according to doctor’s advice. But now, you see many forwards on social media about benefits of multivitamins tablets and their availability.…
Myth: you can have as much popcorn as you want as it is not fried.
Frequently asked question by my patients- “Mam can I eat popcorn whenever I want? As they are less in calories & I love popcorn very much. But let me tell you that anything in large quantity will put on…
Myth – You need to eat less to lose weight
I have come across many patients when they first come to me, they say- “madam, I don’t eat much but then also I am gaining weight.” Or, “I had stopped eating this and that, but still I am unable…
Myth = ‘Enriched’ means the food has extra Nutrients added to it which makes it more nutritious.
It is a common practice that you buy product seeing attractive claims on it. You see ‘enriched pasta’ or ‘enriched bread’ and you buy thinking that it gives you more nutrient. Let us see the reality: All these foods having…
Kidney stone : Your food is your medicine
Once you are diagnosed with kidney stone, you stop taking certain food on your own or which is advised to you by your friends or relatives. But before knowing the composition of your stone, it is not advisable to stop…
The weight loss fantasy
In my 10 years of practice I have come across many patients, who asked me about weight loss pills. They think that taking these pills will melt their body fat very fast without any harmful effects. But let me…
Myth: As Turmeric is natural You can take it in any amount without any harm!
In this pandemic there is trend of taking turmeric without any measurement, thinking that it is natural. So, it is safe & will protect you from virus, without any side effect. Truth Turmeric in India is used since ancient time…
Are you having craving for salt? It can be because of calcium deficiency
Craving for certain food is generally considered as Psychological problem. In fact, it is a good sign. Craving for any food means that your body is trying to tell you that there can be some nutrient deficiency. And, one of…
Is Honey safe for your Babies?
A commonly asked question to me when it comes to foods for infants is about - “Is honey safe for my baby?” No! Honey should not be given to small babies below age of 12 months. You may feel that…