All articles tagged with #indian diet
A health feature argues that bone health hinges on more than calcium from milk: vitamin D, protein and other nutrients support bone structure, especially as menopause accelerates bone loss. It offers practical Indian-food options—ragi, sesame seeds, curd, soy/tofu, leafy greens, small fish with bones, and pulses—to boost calcium and protein intake, emphasizing variety and consulting a clinician if osteoporosis risk exists.
A Kailash Hospital cardiologist emphasizes the importance of avoiding high-sodium foods like pickles and papads, reducing fried and refined foods, and adopting a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and healthy fats to prevent heart disease, especially in India where heart issues are rising at a younger age.
A health expert warns that the high carbohydrate content of traditional Indian diets, mainly white rice and refined wheat, significantly increases the risk of diabetes, suggesting small dietary adjustments like replacing 5% of carbs with protein sources such as dairy, eggs, or fish can reduce this risk.
The article compares the Mediterranean and Indian diets, highlighting how the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on monounsaturated fats, whole grains, and moderate protein intake can reduce diabetes risk, and offers five ways to incorporate these healthy practices into Indian meals.
AIIMS has developed the Indian-adapted Mediterranean diet (IAMD) using locally available anti-inflammatory ingredients to combat heart disease, with ongoing trials showing promising results in reducing dietary inflammatory index scores and promoting heart health through culturally acceptable, nutrient-rich food plans.
An Indian diet high in iron, zinc, and fibre, regular tea drinking, and the use of turmeric in meals reduced the severity and death rates associated with COVID-19 in India, according to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research. The study found that the components of Indian diets played a role in avoiding CO2 and LPS and COVID-19-mediated severity. Indians who regularly drank tea were able to keep their HDL levels high, and the curcumin in turmeric may have reduced the death rate by blocking pathways and mechanisms linked to COVID-19 severity and SARS-CoV-2 infection.