Sunday 9 June 2013

Amlapitta- Hyperacidity-Dietary Recommendations

  • In morning drink empty stomach- luke warmwater+lemon+black salt.

  • Drink cold milk ,as it reduces heat in the body.

  • Having Amla in morning is also beneficial.

  • Gulkanda(Rose petals' preparation) is very helpful for reducing heat in the body.

  • Favourable fruits:Pomegranate,custardapple,Figs,raisins,Coconut,Ripe apples.

  • Avoid carbonated Beverages-Accumalation of gaseous cabon dioxide causes burping and acid to bubble upwards.In addition,carbondioxide in aqueous solution forms carbonic acid,further eroding the mucus lining of the stomach.

  • Leftovers and other ferments such as pickles,spicy foods,oily stuff should be avoided.

  • Preservatives irritates the food pipe and stomach,so avoid tinned and ready to eat foods.

  • Avoid late sleeping,overeating,stress.

  • Can have 2-3 dates in breakfast.

  • Basil seeds or 1 spoon use in also benifitial.

  • Semolina kheer,ragi kheer,Wheat vermicilli in milk .

  • kokam sarbat ,aloe vera juice,mint juice - good in hyperacidity.

  • Vegetables in acidity:Snake gourd,bottlegourd,tinda,parwar,Cabbage,ladyfinger,Bittergourd.

  • Soup- sweet corn soup.

  • Chutney-ridge gourd,bottlegourd,onion,wood apple.

  • Avoid- Alcohal,ciggarettes,coffee,chocolates,fried stuff and mayonaise.

 

Sunday 2 June 2013

HYPERTENSION -DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS


Diet followed by Hypertension patients should be in such a way that it reduces excess body weight and excess body fat ,thereby reducing the blood pressure.
A vegetarian diet including the following is ideal for hypertension - Garlic, Lemon, bitter gourd, drumstick, mint, spring onion etc.

•One must eat garlic every day for lowering & controlling the high blood pressure. Can also eat raw 1 to 2 garlic cloves daily.
  • Eat maximum onion as it is beneficial in it.
  • Fresh fruits are very useful in fighting high blood pressure. Indian Gooseberry, Grapes, banana, guava, banana, pineapple, papaya and watermelon are considered beneficial.
  • Lemon is useful in lowering the high blood pressure.The quantity of salt used should be minimized to the maximum possible extend. Excessive use of salt is considered to be the main culprit behind many heart diseases especially hypertension.
  • Non vegetarian food like red meat and eggs yolk should be completely avoided due to its high salt content.
  • Coffee should be avoided because of its caffeine content.
  • Reduce the quantity of oil used and completely avoid the use of hydrogenated oils.
  • Grind the soya bean with wheat flour for roti.
  • Apple reduces sodium in the body.
  • Eat Barley. It is useful in hypertension.
  • Include Beet in diet. It reduces the high blood pressure.
  • 100 ml of juice of raw Cabbage with ¼ tea spoon of cumin seed powder to be taken in the morning on empty stomach.
  • Avoid- Pickles, frozen food articles, Custards, ice creams, jelly, fatty substances, and oily, spicy, fried food.
  • Cut back on frozen dinners, pizza, canned soups, broths and salad dressings, which are high in sodium.If you drink alcohol, do it in moderation (360 ml /week)
  • Stop smoking.
  • Check food labels for information of sodium in the food.
  • Look for products with “unsalted” or “sodium free”labels.