Please suggest a meal plan for my mother based on her recent reports.

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I saw her reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All her numbers are alright, except a few which are on the borderline. But, no need to worry about it. Her diet should be perfectly balanced according to the climate. Also, exercise and yoga play a significant role in treating her.

Firstly, her weight is perfect according to her height and age. Her diet schedule is not up to the mark. I am sending a few diet tips which are suitable for her lifestyle. Please follow this:

Foods to be included are

1. Fish such as salmon (Saiman), tuna, and sardines (Pedwe) contain omega-3 fatty acids. They help reduce inflammation, improve immunity, and lower the risk of heart disease. Due to the presence of selenium, it improves the functions of the thyroid gland.
2. Nuts like groundnut, almond, cashew nuts, and pistachios are also good sources of selenium.
3. Fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, cherries, carrots, cucumber, onions, beet, etc.
4. Whole grains (gluten-free) such as brown rice, oatmeal, arrowroot, ragi, corn, etc.
5. Dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, paneer, etc. contain vitamin D and other nutrients like iodine, protein, and calcium but should be taken in moderation.

Foods to be avoided are:

1. Soy products such as soybean, tofu, soy milk, and soy paneer inhibit the functions of the enzyme that forms the thyroid hormone.
2. Some vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.
3. Gluten-containing foods such as wheat, bread, barley, etc. Gluten can irritate the small intestine and hinder the absorption of thyroid hormones.
4. Fried and processed foods like french fries, chips, fried chicken, butter, margarine, mayonnaise, cookies, cakes, pasta, bread, etc.
5. Sugary foods and alcohol like sweets, sugar, candy, chocolates, brandy, beer, whiskey, cold drinks, etc.
6. Take your meals with a small gap of two hours.
7. Do not have milk tea on an empty stomach. You can have some dry fruits before that.
8. Finish your breakfast by 9 AM.
9. Include fruits, milk, ghee, etc. regularly.
10. Yoga or exercise is a must every day.

Feel free to contact me in case of further queries.

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For your first question, the diet should be the following.

Foods to be included:

1. Healthy carbohydrates such as fruits (apple, papaya, six to seven grapes, pear, or watermelon), vegetables (green leafy, pumpkin, lady’s finger), etc.
2. Whole grains (brown rice, wheat, oats, ragi) legumes (beans, peas, lentils) and low-fat dairy products.
3. High fiber foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), whole-wheat flour and wheat bran.
4. Good fats like avocados, almonds, walnuts, canola, olive and peanut oils. But, these should be consumed in moderation.
5. Fresh curd is alright to have.

Foods to be avoided:

1. Sweets, sugar, coke, ice cream, canned foods, processed or fried foods, junk foods, caffeine.
2. Acidic foods that include tomatoes and tomato preparations, soft drinks, and citrus fruits.
3. Also, avoid pickled foods which have a high vinegar content.
4. Gluten-containing foods such as bread, pasta, biscuits, cereals, pastries, etc.
5. Cow’s milk, alcoholic beverages.
6. Raw and undercooked green vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.
7. Mint and mint flavored chocolate, soy and soybean oil.

She can have oat khichri. Once she starts her perfect routine, everything will be normal. So, there is no need for a specific diet for cholesterol. And, we cannot expect all the things to happen suddenly. It takes time to get normal.

Her weight loss is probably due to her diet. Now, her weight is perfect, and she just needs to maintain it.