Medical Advice on "Dietician"

How can a 6 feet tall patient weighing 65 kg gain weight by following a vegetarian diet plan?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You should not be looking forward to gaining fat. What you need to gain is muscle strength. It gives you lots of energy with great looks too. You must include proteins in your diet to gain ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Kindly explain about the pros and cons of the Mediterranean diet.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Mediterranean diet is my favorite and I always recommend my patients to follow this diet. With regards to pros and cons, should focus on what this diet consists of: Mainly of fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

Do nightshade vegetables cause inflammation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Except for tobacco, all other nightshade vegetables can be taken in the recommended amount. Though they contain some chemicals, they are mostly in a very minute amount and are beneficial for health. The side-effect do...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sunil Sekhri

What is the recommended healthy diet for men?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Men can take: berries which are good to heart, steak prepared with lean meat to give full of protein especially for active men, dark leafy greens to get fiber and folic acid for proper functioning of metabolism. Eggs...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

I am a little overweight. How can I regulate it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please share your daily routine and food intake with time. I will suggest a diet plan accordingly. Thank you.  View thread »

Answered by Vishal Kumar Wadi

What are the ways to start living a healthy lifestyle?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry. Everyone makes mistakes, but I will appreciate that you learned from your mistakes so quickly and are willing to learn. It is amazing to find people like you who self-realize ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

How to determine if an individual is overweight if they weigh 140 pounds?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best method to know if you are overweight is to find out your height in meter square (150 centimeters = 1.5 meters ). Divide your weight by your height in meter square. If the value falls between 18.5 to 24.9, the...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Can a diet rich in carbohydrates and proteins help in weight gain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Please mention your age. I would recommend a diet modification before you start any supplements. Firstly, I suggest you get yourself investigated thoroughly to r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

I am a vegetarian. I would like to gain weight without any side effects. Please help.

Hi, It is very important to gain weight in a healthy way (i.e, gaining muscle and not fat). For this, both diet and exercise play a major role. DIET: Include a lot of protein in your diet in the form of nuts, seeds and sprouts. Protein drinks like...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Will eating deep fried foods turn to be bad for health?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any food that is deep fried in oil or that contains oil in considerable amounts is not good for your body. Excessive intake of oil might lead to cholesterol deposition in your blood vessels, which in turn can reduce bloo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S