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Which is the best time to eat fruits?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to add raw onions, raw garlic, banana, pomegranate, dates, raisins with water, turmeric powder with water, lemon with peel etc., to my diet. Please suggest me the best time of the day to eat these. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Many studies conducted on the properties of garlic show that eating it on an empty stomach makes it a powerful natural antibiotic. 2. The best practice for onions consists of chopping or crushing them five to 15 minutes prior to eating them. 3. The best time to eat... Read Full »
What diet can be followed to help lower cholesterol?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a high borderline cholesterol. Can you suggest me a diet chart? I have attached reports herewith. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Your weight is on the higher side which is one of the reasons for high cholesterol. Here are a few nutritional tips: Stop consuming packed and processed foods like bakery and c... Read Full »
What are the health benefits of Mediterranean diet?
Query: Hello doctor, In a few sentences, what is the Mediterranean diet? What food categories are typically eaten on the Mediterranean diet? In a few sentences, what health benefits come from the Mediterranean diet? And anything else you would like to add. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is way back to our ancient times we are in diet emphasis on eating a primarily plant-based diet like fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and nuts replacing butter with Olive oil using herbs and spices instead of salt. A vegetarian-based, fish and poultry food die... Read Full »
Can I have smoothies instead of the fruit as a whole to help my constipation?
Query: Hello docor, I have been having constipation issues for some time. I know that fruits and vegetables can help this issue, but I do not like to have them as a whole. So, will consuming fruit and vegetable smoothies solve this problem? Also, suggest some medicines for the same? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Fruits and vegetable consumption will help to solve the constipation problem. However, it is best when consumed as a whole rather than smoothies. But, if it is impossible for you, you can have smoothies but cannot say about t... Read Full »