DR. SUMAIYA'S HEALTH LIBRARY
Practical nutrition advice from Dr. Sumaiya Petiwala, physician & registered dietitian.
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Digestive Health
Direct Clinical Answer: Chronic constipation in India stems from low soluble fiber, poor water intake, long sitting hours, and laxative overuse. Nightly churnas irritate gut nerves,…
Diet Plans
The Hidden Dangers of Self-Dieting ❌ Generic diet plans ignore your unique needs ❌ Risk of nutrient deficiencies and health complications ❌ Fad diets can lead…
Diet and Nutrition
After the age of 50, adults naturally lose 1 to 2% of skeletal muscle mass every single year—a clinical condition known as Sarcopenia. In India, where…
Patient Education
Many patients know what they should do but struggle to do it.
Bangalore
Most people view nutrition merely through the lens of weight loss. In reality, medical nutrition therapy is metabolic compound interest—an investment that silently repairs cellular damage,…
Gut Health
Type 3 and 4 on the Bristol Stool Chart are the healthy goal: a smooth, sausage-shaped stool that passes without pain or straining. Hard pebbles (Types…
Blood Health
Iron enters your body only through the first part of the small intestine, and the hormone hepcidin decides how much. Animal iron absorbs at 15 to…
Blood Health
Iron absorption is how your gut transfers dietary iron into red blood cells. Plant iron uptake jumps fourfold when paired with vitamin C and citrus foods.…
Weight Gain
Direct Clinical Answer: Late evening hunger stems from daytime protein deficits, stress hormones, and post-dinner sugar drops. When dinner lacks fiber and protein, rapid glucose crashes…
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.
