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Balanced Diet

A diet that contains required amounts of calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins, fats, and fibers, is called a balanced diet. It provides proper nourishment to the body, which helps in proper growth and development, and improves overall health.

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Please suggest a diet for my mother who underwent surgery.

Query: Hello doctor, My mother had undergone a laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy two months ago. She is 52 years old, height 5 feet and 2 inches, weight 154.32 lb. She does not have any other medical issues. She was advised to avoid spicy food for a month. She has fatigue, weakness, constipation an...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother needs a wholesome diet that is rich in protein as well as vitamins, and calcium. 1. Start with a low-fat diet which has moderate levels of carbohydrates, but is rich in protein. 2. Give her four small meals a day, instead of three big ones. 3. Breakfast sho...  Read Full »

Can you give me a custom meal plan for weight gain?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old male, slightly underweight for my height. I believe I eat enough to satiate my appetite but, I still do not gain weight. The quality of my food is good too but, I am just worried about the distribution of nutrients, that is if I am taking a balanced diet or not. I am...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. As you are into hypertensive medication, you are bound to face some weight issues. 2. Take four small meals per day. 3. Never starve yourself. 4. Try to include a lot of milk and dairy products in your diet. 5. Breakfast should be heavy with sandwiches or milk and ...  Read Full »

How to start working out for weight loss?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old and a mother of three kids. I am overweight. I currently weigh 180 lbs and I am 5'1". I have decided that I want to change my life around and start eating healthy, stop smoking, start exercising, etc. I just want to be the best role model for my kids. My question is, wha...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really nice to hear that you want to have a change in your life. This will be an example for other ladies also. Cleansing the body is essential, but before that cleanse your mind with lots of positive attitude towards life. Never forget to pamper yourself. Always t...  Read Full »

I want to take vitamins and supplements and avoid consuming vegetables and fruits. Please advise.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18-years-old female and weigh 98 lbs. I do not like veggies and fruits. I rarely eat it. I can count how many times I eat veggies and fruits in a month or maybe in a few months. I am so concerned about my health and my body condition due to this unhealthy lifestyle. So, can you pleas...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am very sorry to say that it is not going to help you with any supplements without vegetables and fruits. I have seen many people with a tendency not to eat. But you have to take vegetables and fruits in optimum amounts ...  Read Full »

How to stop losing muscle mass in the body?

Query: Hi doctor, I did exercises to relax and tighten the neck muscles. The exercises that I did has affected my entire body. I have lost muscle mass all over my body, and I have gained muscles in thighs and all the wrong places. I eat apples to stop muscle loss, as I read that eating apple stops muscula...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you tell me what kind of exercises you did that resulted in such a situation? If you did exercises of the neck, then it cannot move the muscles on gluteus or back. I suggest you try doing the following. Go for a full body checkup. Stop doing exercises abruptly. Have...  Read Full »

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