Bite And Diet - Dietician Priyanka

  Healthy weight loss after Delivery – Postpartum weight loss plan We are all aware that a woman gives highest attention to her health and nutrition during pregnancy. We also seek guidance from doctors and dieticians if necessary. However, everything abruptly alters after the delivery, making it impossible for her to maintain the diet. Her stress level also rises due to inadequate sleep. Not only this, low energy and stamina , sagging skin, and pain in legs and muscles are some other complications, that a women can experience after delivery.  During this time, some women become extremely weak, while while others keep gaining weight.  Many of you may also believe that it is not a good idea to start a diet before 6 months or one year as it may affect breastfeeding. However, I would advise you to get in touch with a specialized dietician as soon as you are settled with your baby, which should be within three to four months.   The reason I'm saying this is that the maj...

  Treating the root cause of hyperpigmentation The appearance of dark patches on our face is known as hyperpigmentation. It is mostly caused by an excess of melanin secretion .   Melanin is a pigment which is responsible for the color of our skin.   Jhaiyan is a common term used for hyperpigmentation in Hindi.    Causes Some of the most common causes of hyperpigmentation are:- 1.    Long exposure to sunlight – Melanin pigment also protects our skin from UV rays of sun. Therefore its secretion increases on prolonged exposure to sunlight . 2. Hormonal imbalance – It has been found that in women fluctuations in hormones estrogen and progesterone that may occur during pregnancy are responsible for hyperpigmentation of skin. 3. Inflammation – Inflammation also increases the secretion of melanin pigment. 4.    Medicines – Long term use of medicines like some specific antibiotics and painkillers may also lead to hyperpigmentation. 5. Nutr...

Helping women to overcome nutritional challenges during menopause While going through menopause, majority of women worry a lot about their health. This is primarily due to their increased weight. In addition, they suddenly discover that they are pre-diabetic and their blood pressure begins to rise. Body pain and joint pain is another issue… Other menopausal complications include food cravings, bloating, hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances. Thus, from health and nutritional perspective, this transitional stage of a woman's life is very crucial. Let’s understand the hormonal shifts that a woman's body goes through two to three years prior to menopause i.e. after 40. 1.  A woman's ovaries start to shrink, which causes her estrogen hormone level to drop. The hormone estrogen controls the menstrual cycle in women. 2.  To avoid a sudden drop in estrogen, our body begins to store fat, particularly around  abdomen. This is a natural process that occurs because f...

Introduction: Why Liver Health Matters Your liver is one of the most vital organs in your body, responsible for detoxification, digestion, and hormone balance. From filtering toxins to producing bile for digestion, the liver plays a pivotal role in overall health. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyle—characterized by unhealthy eating habits, excessive sugar intake, and pollution—often places an immense burden on our liver. This blog will guide you through five proven tips  and herbal supplements  to maintain a healthy liver naturally. 1. Eat Whole Grains for a Healthy Liver Whole grains like jowar, barley, and ragi are power-packed with fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. Unlike refined grains, whole grains are metabolized slowly, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels and reducing the strain on your liver.  - How to incorporate them : Replace wheat-based chapati with jowar or ragi chapati for added benefits. Include barley in soups or salads. - Why it mat...

गैस या एसीडीटी एक गंभीर समस्या भी हो सकती है। यदि आप रोज गैस की दावा लेते हैं तो इससे आपके घुटनों में दर्द की समस्या हो सकती है और आपकी हड्डी भी कमजोर हो सकती है। इसलिए रोज दावा खाने की बजाय अपने जीवनशैली में बदलाव जरूर लाएं। यदि आपके भी पेट में बहुत गैस बनती है तो आपको ये 8 उपाय जरूर करने चाहिए: 1. धनिया, मूली और टमाटर की चटनी का सेवन धनिया, मूली और टमाटर से बनी चटनी न केवल स्वाद में बेहतरीन होती है, बल्कि यह गैस और एसिडिटी की समस्या को कम करने में भी मदद करती है। - उपाय: चटनी बना लें और उसमें 1 ग्लास पानी मिलाकर सुबह खाली पेट पी जाएं। इससे आपका लिवर स्वस्थ रहेगा और पेट की समस्याएं दूर होंगी। 2. मुलहठी का पानी मुलहठी में एंटी-इंफ्लेमेटरी और एंटीऑक्सीडेंट गुण होते हैं, जो गैस और एसिडिटी से तुरंत राहत दिलाते हैं। - उपाय: 1 ग्लास पानी में थोड़ी सी मुलहठी उबालें और जब भी गैस बने या एसिडिटी हो तो इसे पी लें। 3. खाने के बाद पानी पीने का सही समय पानी पीने का समय आपके पाचन तंत्र को मजबूत बनाता है। गलत समय पर पानी पीने से गैस की समस्या बढ़ सकती है। - उपाय: खाने के आधे घंटे बाद ...

Mother’s milk is nature’s perfect food for infants, providing complete nutrition, immunity, and emotional bonding between the mother and child. While cow’s milk is often considered a substitute, it is vastly different in composition and benefits. Many people believe that both types of milk provide the same nutrients, but this is a myth.   ❌ Myth: Mother's Milk and Cow's Milk Are the Same There is a common misconception that mother’s milk and cow’s milk are identical in their benefits, mainly because they provide similar calories. However, when we analyze their nutritional composition, we find that mother’s milk is far superior in many ways.   ✔️ Fact: Mother's Milk and Cow's Milk Are Similar Only in Calories but Vastly Different in Nutrition Mother’s milk is uniquely designed to support an infant's growth, brain development, immunity, and digestion . In contrast, cow’s milk is naturally formulated for the rapid growth of calves, which have different nutritional nee...

Sandhya, one of our client, asked us why she hadn't specified her portion size in the plan. How much rice or roti should be consumed? To make upma, how many spoonfuls of semolina should be used? How much vegetables or dal she can eat? The portion size is not at all mentioned in the plan. How she will be able to lose weight without counting her calorie intake? Her previous dietician advised her on portion size and appropriate measurements. She also had weighing scale to measure food items. Then why we have not mentioned specified portion size in the plan? Majority of individuals believe that cutting calories is the only way to lose weight. Since eating too many calories leads to weight gain, cutting back on calories is essential if we want to loseweight . However, measuring food every time is not necessary for reducing calories, and it's also not a very practical. You can reduce calories even without measuring the food you eat. In addition, a number of other factors, such as y...