DR. SUMAIYA'S HEALTH LIBRARY
Practical nutrition advice from Dr. Sumaiya Petiwala, physician & registered dietitian.
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Diet and Weight Loss
Direct Clinical Answer: In Indian kitchens, the top hidden calorie traps are unmeasured cooking oils, multiple cups of sugary milk tea, and restaurant gravies. Free-pouring oil…
Nutrition
Weight loss slows down naturally because your body shifts from shedding water weight to burning actual body fat. During Weeks 1 and 2, rapid scale drops…
Weight Management
A therapeutic diet is a medically prescribed nutrition protocol designed to treat specific organ diseases and alter metabolic biochemistry. Unlike commercial weight loss trends, clinical dietary…
Diabetes Management
Diabetes and periodontal gum disease share a dangerous two-way (bidirectional) medical relationship. Elevated blood glucose increases sugar levels in gingival crevicular fluid (gum fluid), accelerating pathogenic…
Diabetes Management
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based medical treatment, not a casual diet plan. Prescribed by a qualified Doctor & Registered Clinical Dietitian, MNT uses targeted…
Alternative Medicine
Yes. Clinical research confirms chamomile tea promotes natural relaxation and deeper sleep. Its primary plant compound, apigenin, binds gently to brain receptors, quieting racing thoughts without…
Diet Tips
Never trust front-of-package marketing slogans like "100% Natural", "Zero Cholesterol", or "Diet Snack". In India, you must examine two mandatory sections on the back: the FSSAI…
Nutrition
"Food as Medicine" is the science of nutritional epigenetics—how dietary molecules program your cellular health. Food is not merely fuel or crude calories; it is biochemical…
Ramadan
Start at 14:10 if you have PCOS, thyroid problems, or high stress. Move to 16:8 for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or a fatty liver. Break your…
Featured Clinical GuideLow appetite during Mounjaro treatment can make meals difficult. Learn practical Indian food options, muscle-support principles, warning signs and how to choose personalised nutrition care.
