Author: Dr. Nitin Gupte

There Is No Reason to Fear Them! Carbohydrates have become one of the most misunderstood components of modern diets. Whole grains cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables — foods that have nourished human populations for centuries — are now approached with...

Protein Complementation Of Pulses And Cereals! Pulses have long been the backbone of traditional Indian diets, quietly supplying wide ranging nourishment including ample proteins, long before the term “plant protein” became fashionable. Dals or split pulses like moog (green gram),...

Eating The Rainbow! ‘Eating by colour’ or ‘eating the rainbow’ is a simple but powerful concept of including a wide range of colourful vegetables and fruits in our daily food. They provide us with a wide range of invaluable vitamins,...

Yes, Most Diabetics Can Drink Milk! Milk does not worsen diabetes! Most diabetics need not give up milk! Since ancient time, different sections of society have been strongly advocating against using milk as part of adult food, majorly for religious...

Lacto-Vegetarian Diets Are Not Protein Deficient! There are plenty of myths about proteins in vegetarian diets. A common belief is that the there are not much proteins in vegetarian foods. Many vegetarians are worried about the protein sufficiency of their...

The Cluster Of Visceral Fat, Inflammation And Metabolic Syndrome! The interrelationship between inflammation, excess visceral fat, and metabolic syndrome is central to understanding many chronic diseases, especially those involving the heart, blood sugar regulation, and lipid balance. Here’s a clear breakdown...

The Cluster Of Conditions That Define Metabolic Syndrome! Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is also associated with fatty liver disease and PCOS or...

Sudden, Painful Spasms Of Muscles! Muscle cramps is a sudden and very painful condition that most people have experienced some time or another in their lives. Muscle cramps means a sudden, involuntary and very painful contraction of a muscle or...

Occasional Fatigue And Pain In Legs Of Regular Walkers! Many regular walkers experience days of weakness, fatigue or heaviness and pain in legs when they wake up in the morning and want to go out for their regular walk. It...

Effect Of Walking On Muscle Tone! Many people imagine that walking does not help tone up body muscles. But it isn’t true. Walking does improve various lower body group of muscles and also the core muscles. Walking is an excellent...