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keep away from illness in this winter season

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Dr. Prachi BansalDietitian/Nutritionist • 17 Years Exp.3 months Internship of Dietitics/Nutrition, PG diploma in Dietitics/Nutrition, M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition
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*patients with cardiac ailments should follow a proper dietary plan. Besides taking a balanced diet, the quality of fat is more important than quantity. One should avoid consumption of oily or fried foods, red meat, sweet preparations like cakes, pastries, margarine and carbonated drinks. Foods rich in magnesium like broccoli, spinach and wheat helps to protect heart.
*those suffering from diabetes and blood pressure should avoid potatoes, sweets, rice and salts.
*body tissues of arthritis patient starts to shrink, therefore, long exposure to cold winds should be avoided.
*the dietary habits of the children should be taken care. 60 per cent of carbohydrates, 15 to 20 per cent of fat and proteins should be consumed regularly. Food with high calorific value should be the part of the diet which includes oil, ghee, sugar and also jaggery. Normally in this season, children suffer from respiratory ailments like asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. Therefore, citrus fruits like oranges and grapes should be avoided. While papaya, apples and banana should be the part of the diet
*every time you eat food, it should be fresh, well cooked and warm. Cold food should be avoided.
*pregnant women should take green leafy vegetables.
*non-vegetarians, boiled or roasted meat is suggested. Besides, oily and spicy food should be avoided.