DR. SUMAIYA'S HEALTH LIBRARY
Practical nutrition advice from Dr. Sumaiya Petiwala, physician & registered dietitian.
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Women's Health
Direct Clinical Answer: Fasting prompts a major hormonal shift after ten to twelve hours without food. Circulating insulin drops steeply. This drop opens fat cells to…
Liver Health
Direct Clinical Answer: Early stages of liver fat are fully reversible with targeted nutrition therapy. Dropping sweet drinks, cutting refined grains, and boosting cellular insulin uptake…
Healthy Eating
Once upon a time, food was medicine. Families thrived on simple home-cooked meals—fresh grains, seasonal vegetables, pulses, fruits, and natural spices. Treats were occasional, not staples.…
Weight Management
Body Composition Analysis (BCA): A Step Towards Better Health
Bangalore
No single food switches immunity on. Your immune system is built from what you eat every week: amla and guava for vitamin C, dal and seeds…
Medications
Direct Clinical Answer: Diet shots slow stomach emptying to mute appetite. But studies show up to forty percent of lost weight is lean muscle. When shots…
Diet and Wellness
Craving sweets after a full meal is usually a sign of insulin resistance (when your cells struggle to absorb blood sugar), not weak willpower. When cells…
Religious Observances
In Islam, health is a trust that lets you pray, fast, give charity and serve your family. The Prophet (ﷺ) taught moderation in food, one third…
Weight Management
Direct Clinical Answer: Crash diets fail because severe calorie cuts slow your burn rate and melt lean muscle. Eating balanced home foods signals safety to 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.
