A diet that is high in protein content is called a protein-rich diet. Foods that contain high protein are chicken, eggs, pork, soy, almonds, tuna, lentils, etc. The recommended daily intake (RDI) for women is 46 grams and for men is 56 grams.
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Kindly suggest a diet plan to reduce weight and belly fat.
Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to reduce my weight and belly fat, but I am not able to reduce my belly fat successfully. I am also getting kidney stones frequently and undergone surgery just two weeks back and also six months back. I want to reduce my belly fat without getting kidney stones. Let me brief... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can practice some brisk home body poses and exercises other than walking or running. Also, reduce your calorie to lose weight with low carbohydrate diet. Have mainly two roti, mix vegetables, citrus fruits and cucumber. Take vegan based diet, less organic... Read Full »
Please suggest a diet plan to lose weight.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a gastric problem. Can you suggest a diet plan to lose weight with consideration of my gastric problem? Please specify any precautions to be taken and mention the source of the food. I am attaching my medical reports, which I have done for the past six months.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You need to follow a high-protein, low-calorie, low-fat, and balanced diet. Do not skip your breakfast. To control gastric problems, you need to take food at the proper interval. Do not let your stomach empty for a longer period of time. For hypertension, avoid table salt i... Read Full »
How can I attain appropriate height and weight for my age?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 20 years old. My weight is 117 lbs, and my height is 5 feet 4 inches. I look small for my age. There is no appropriate growth. Can you suggest any medications or supplements for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and I would like to suggest some natural ways to increase your body's growth. Many factors affect body height and weight, such as gender, age, genetics, lifestyle, diet, etc. If there is no weight gain despite eating calorie-rich food,... Read Full »
I want to increase the muscle strength of my son by giving him a high-protein diet. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to increase the muscle strength of my son by giving him high-protein foods. So, I would like to know a high protein diet given by a dietician to improve his muscle strength better. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I am suggesting the first week's high-protein diet plan. For breakfast (approximately 400 calories), I suggest taking any of these, 1. Take one glass of dry fruit mix milkshake and one bowl of cooked oats. 2.... Read Full »
My wife has not been able to gain weight. What type of foods can help her?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 24 years old. She is 5 feet and 3 inches in height and weighs 42 kg. Since our marriage, her weight has not increased. It is almost static. We are vegetarians. I have a 2-year-old baby born via C-section. She has not been able to gain weight. Kindly suggest anything to rec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the height of your wife, the ideal weight should be between 62 to 65 kg. So, yes she needs to gain some healthy weight. There are many factors that affect the individual weight and height. For example, the age, gender, lifestyle, diet, and genetic factors... Read Full »
I am not gaining weight since childhood, though I eat well. What should I do to gain weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have 9 months old baby. Actually my problem is weight and personality. My weight is 35 kg and I am too thin from my childhood. After marriage, I am some what better with my body. During pregnancy time also I am happy with my weight and body. After delivery again I am... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To increase your body weight you can check your protein intake. Also, if you are breastfeeding your baby, protein becomes the utmost essential for you. You can include nuts, oilseeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybean, sprouts, legumes, beans, cheese, paneer, ... Read Full »
Can you suggest a good anabolic steroid to improve my career in weight lifting?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-years-old male. I am a weightlifter and want to reach my goals and be good in my sports career. So, I am thinking of going for anabolic steroids for weightlifting. Can you suggest a good anabolic steroid and their washing period? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for posting your query. You can make healthy food choices that will be helpful to reach you up to the required calorie. However, the medications will probably exceed the side effects (I would suggest Trenorol; consult your physician before taking it.) I sti... Read Full »
After working out, is it safe to have protein shake?
Query: Hi doctor, I started gym a few days ago. Can I take protein shake (whey protein) after my workout? Is it safe? I do not have any known food allergies. I have attached my anthropometry chart with BMI. I heard that protein will make the person unhealthy after stopping it. Is it true? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I must say that as per your height and weight your BMI (body mass index) is fine. Now you should start taking good quality foods enriched with protein. Once you are taking whey protein, it is like one-sided food. As you need more energy to do a workout, it... Read Full »
Are protein shakes enough for me if I am aspiring to lose weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I am planning to lose weight, and I am a 27-years-old male with a weight 89 kgs and a height 167 cm. With my daily exercise practice, which I started doing three months ago, is it fine to take a protein shake if my goal is to lose weight only? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not want to lose muscle which often happens when people lose weight. Taking a protein shake is fine, but most protein shakes are steroid jacked, and you will gain and lose weight. Take egg white, lentils, and cheese to make up for a protein shake. Read Full »
Kindly suggest a vegetarian paleo diet chart.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40 year old female, and I weigh 88 kg and my height is 160 cm. I am a vegetarian but I eat eggs. I am planning to start paleo diet to reduce my weight and before starting the diet, I got a blood test done. I am attaching my reports. Please suggest a vegetarian diet chart. What ty... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and according to it, you can go on a paleo diet. Which is good for your weight maintenance. But remember a vegetarian diet lacks some essential protein, which can only be supplied by non-veg... Read Full »