Author: Dr Rohini

Dr Rohini is an Ayurvedic doctor practicing for last 15+ years. She is associated with Diet, Nutrition, Ayurveda and Authentic Ayurvedic Panchkarma therapies for almost 12-13 yrs and has keen interest in treating people with diet modifications and Ayurveda.

ARE EGG WHITES GOOD FOR DIETING ?

Egg whites contain much of the beneficial nutrients in an egg, making them a low-calorie, healthy option when losing weight. If you are both dieting and monitoring how much cholesterol you eat each day, choosing egg whites over an entire boiled, scrambled or fried egg can help you lose weight and control your cholesterol intake.

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What foods can help me control my cholesterol levels and maintain heart health?

 Just a few simple tweaks to your daily diet can help you get your cholesterol levels under control:

1. Olive oil: Switch to olive oil for cooking. Research has shown that the Mediterranean people consume olive oil and have very low incidence of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Olive oil contains a mix of various anti-oxidants which lower your bad cholesterol (LDL). Use it for your tadka or add it as a dressing to salads. Extra virgin olive oils are even more beneficial as they are less-processed and retain more anti-oxidants than the other varieties. Continue reading “What foods can help me control my cholesterol levels and maintain heart health?”

Benefits of a high-fiber diet

A high-fiber diet has many benefits, which include:

  • Normalizes bowel movements. Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may also help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool. Continue reading “Benefits of a high-fiber diet”